New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Section 8.371.6.9 - CONSENT SCREENING FOR PERSONS ENTERING COMMUNITY LIVING FACILITIES
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Prior to admission into a community living setting, community agencies shall convene an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to determine if the person served has the ability to consent to a residential placement or is likely to need consent screening. This determination and its justification is to be documented in writing. If the IDT determines:
B. The community living setting will have a written review process that provides an expedient means to re-evaluate the person's ability to give consent. The process shall describe steps in the procedure and timelines governing the procedure.
C. If the person served is found able to give consent then they should have the option to accept or reject the community agency's services.
D. At any time the person served or guardian believes the person served has the ability to give consent, they can have their consent status reviewed and request a new consent screening.
E. The need for consent screening should be reviewed by the IDT at least once a year.