New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.32 - ADMISSION AGREEMENT
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Prior to admission to a facility, the licensee or authorized representative and the client or client's parent/s or guardian shall sign a written admission agreement. The facility shall keep the original agreement in the client's record and a copy must be provided to the client or client/s parent/s or guardian. A standard form may be developed and used. The admission agreement must meet the criteria stated below:
A. The services that will be provided by the facility and the charges for such services must be explained in full.
B. The method of payment for the services must be clearly stated.
C. Terms for termination of the admission agreement either on part of the facility or the client or parent/s or guardian must be clearly outlined.
D. A new admission agreement must be made whenever any term of the agreement is changed by either the facility or the client or the parent/s or guardian of the client.