New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.52 - TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES

A. Toilets and sinks for residents in a facility must be provided in a ratio of at least one toilet and one sink for every eight clients.

B. If a facility has a capacity greater than five and provides service to both male and female clients, separate facilities must be provided for each sex in the same ratio as stated above.

C. Showers or tubs must be provided for the clients use in the same ratio as stated in Subsections A and B above. At least one tub and one shower must be provided to allow for residents bathing preference.

D. The combination type tub and shower is permitted.

E. Toilets, tubs, and showers must be provided with grab bars.

F. If a facility has live-in staff, a separate toilet, hand washing, and bathing facilities for staff must be provided.

G. Tubs and showers must have a slip resistant surface.

H. Toilet, hand washing, and bathing facilities must be readily available to the clients. No passage through a client room by another client to reach a toilet, bath, or hand washing facility is permitted.

I. All facilities must have at least one toilet and bathing facility which meets requirements for handicapped.

J. Toilet paper and soap must be provided in each toilet room.

K. The use of a common towel is prohibited.