New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.93 - SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The facility must provide speech pathology and audiology services through direct contact between speech pathologists and audiologist and clients, and working with other personnel, including but not limited to, teachers and direct care staff. Speech pathology and audiology services must include:
A. screening and evaluation of clients with respect to speech and hearing functions;
B. comprehensive audiological assessment of clients, as indicated by screening results that include tests of puretone air and bone conduction, speech audiometry and other procedures as necessary, and the assessment of the use of visual cues;
C. assessment of the use of amplification;
D. provision for procurement, maintenance and replacement of hearing aids, as specified by a qualified audiologist;
E. comprehensive speech and language evaluation of clients, as indicated by screening results including appraisal of articulation, voice, rhythm, and language;
F. participation in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual clients for purposes of beginning, monitoring, and following-up on individualized habilitation programs;
G. treatment services as an extension of the evaluation process that include:
H. participation in inservice training programs for direct care and other staff.