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 8.370.20.9 - INITIAL LICENSURE PROCEDURES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
To obtain an initial license for an adult day care facility pursuant to these regulations, the following procedures must be followed by the applicant:
A. These regulations must be thoroughly understood by the applicant and used as reference prior to applying for licensure.
B. Application form: Will be provided by the licensing authority.
C. Fees: All applications for license must be accompanied by the required fee.
D. Floor plans: All applications for initial licensure must be accompanied by a set of floor plans for the facility.
E. Zoning and building approvals:
F. Fire authority approval: All initial applications must be accompanied by original written approval of the appropriate fire prevention authority having jurisdiction: i.e., city, county, or state fire marshal's office. Exception: Adult day care homes are not required to submit fire authority approval.
G. New Mexico environment department approval: All initial applications must be accompanied by original written approval of the New Mexico environment department for the following:
H. Health certificates: Copies of health certificates of the licensee, caregivers, and staff must accompany all initial application.
I. Custodial drug permit: Any facility licensed pursuant to these regulations which supervises self-administration of medication for the participants or safeguards medication for participants, must have an appropriate custodial drug permit as determined by the state board of pharmacy.
J. A list of equipment for adult activities that the facility will provide on the first day of operation must accompany all initial applications.
K. A description of the facility's proposed activities and daily schedule must accompany all initial applications.
L. Initial survey: An initial survey of the proposed facility will be scheduled by the licensing authority upon receipt of a properly completed application with all supporting documentation, as outlined in these regulations.
M. Issuance of license: A license will be issued by the licensing authority if the initial survey determines that the facility is in compliance with these regulations.