New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.71 - ACTIVE TREATMENT SERVICES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Each client must receive a continuous active treatment program, which includes aggressive, consistent implementation of a program of specialized and generic training, treatment, health services, and related services as described in these regulations, that is directed toward:
A. the acquisition of the behaviors necessary for the client to function with as much self determination and independence as possible;
B. the prevention of deceleration of regression or loss of current optimal functional status;
C. clients who are admitted by the facility must be in need of receiving active treatment services;
D. active treatment does not include services to maintain generally independent clients who are able to function with little supervision or in the absence of a continuous active treatment plan.
