New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Section 8.371.6.12 - EMERGENCY SERVICES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Services in a community living setting may be provided on an emergency basis to any person believed to be developmentally disabled when a community agency determines that there is imminent danger that the physical health or safety of the person will be seriously impaired if the services are not provided, and that the normal admissions procedure, including consent screening and evaluation, cannot be accomplished in time to avoid danger.
B. When emergency services are provided, the community agency should document the nature of the emergency resulting in services being provided.
C. When the person served is receiving emergency services, the community agency should evaluate the person in a timely manner to determine if the person served will continue to receive services from their community agency.
D. Emergency services should not be provided for more than seven days unless an evaluation has begun, or, for more than 21 days in total, unless a court or the authority orders otherwise.
