New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 20 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.20.28 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must have written policies and procedures covering the following areas:
A. actions to be taken in case of accidents or emergencies involving a participant;
B. policies and procedures on reporting suspected adult abuse or neglect;
C. policies and procedures for admission and disenrollment of participants;
D. policies and procedures for action to be taken in the event a participant is found missing from the facility;
E. policies and procedures for handling of medications;
F. policies and procedures for handling of complaints received from guardians or any other person;
G. the facility must have policies and procedures prohibiting the following:
H. If at any time a participant's rights are restricted in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the participant the reasons for the restriction of the rights must be clearly documented in the participant's record.
I. Policies and procedures for the use of restraints.
J. These policies and procedures may be adopted from other sources.