Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The following procedures must be followed by the applicant
for initial licensure of an ICF/MR facility.
A. Initial phase: These regulations should be
thoroughly understood by the applicant and used as a reference for design of a
new building or renovation or addition to an existing building for licensure as
an ICF/MR facility pursuant to these regulations. Prior to starting
construction, renovations, or additions to an existing building the applicant
of the proposed facility shall:
(1) advise the
licensing authority of intention to open a ICF/MR facility pursuant to these
regulations;
(2) submit a complete
set of construction documents (blueprints) for the total building;
(3) blueprints will be reviewed by the
licensing authority for compliance with current licensing regulations, building
and fire codes;
(4) if blue prints
or plans are approved the licensing authority will advise the applicant that
construction may begin.
B. Construction phase: During the
construction of a new building or renovations or additions to an existing
building, the applicant must coordinate with the licensing authority and submit
any changes to the blueprints or plans for approval before making such
changes.
C. Licensing phase: Prior
to completion of construction, renovation or addition to an existing building
the applicant will submit to the licensing authority the following:
(1) Application form:
(a) will be provided by the licensing
authority;
(b) all information
requested on the application must be provided;
(c) will be printed or typed;
(d) will be dated and signed;
(e) will be notarized.
(2) Fees: All applications for licensure must
be accompanied by the required fee.
(a) Fees
must be in the form of a certified check, money order, personal or business
check made payable to the state of New Mexico.
(b) Fees are non-refundable.
(3) Zoning and building approval:
(a) All initial applications must be
accompanied with written zoning approval from the appropriate authority (city,
county, or municipality).
(b) All
initial applications must be accompanied with written building approval
(certificate of occupancy) from the appropriate authority (city, county, or
municipality).
(4) Fire
authority approval: All initial applications must be accompanied with written
approval of the fire authority having jurisdiction.
(5) New Mexico environment department
approval: All initial applications must be accompanied by written approval of
the environmental improvement division for the following:
(a) private water supply, if
applicable;
(b) private waste or
sewage disposal, if applicable;
(c)
kitchen approval.
(d) Exception:
Facilities utilizing the kitchen as a training site for clients to develop
personal skills in meal planning and preparation may be exempt from this
requirement if the New Mexico environment department waives the requirement and
a letter of exemption is on file in the facility.
(6) Copy of appropriate drug permit issued by
the state board of pharmacy.
(7)
Initial survey: Upon receipt of a properly completed application with all
supporting documentation as outlined above an initial survey of the proposed
facility shall be scheduled by the licensing authority.
(8) Issuance of license: Upon completion of
the initial survey and determination that the facility is in compliance with
these regulations the licensing authority shall issue a license.
