Section 28. Philosophy, Objectives And Goals

Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must have a written outline of the philosophy, objectives, and goals it is striving to achieve that includes, at least: A. the facility's role in the state comprehensive program for the mentally retarded; B. the facility's goals for its clients to include but not limited to: an integrated active treatment program, homelike living environments and consumer protections; C. the facility's concept of its relationship to the parents or legal guardians of its residents; 8.371.2 NMAC 9 D. the facility's outline of the above must be available for distribution to staff, consumer representatives, and the interested public; E. the facility's promotion of informed decision making by the consumer; F. the facilities policies on utilization of community supports and how clients will be involved in the community. [8.371.2.28 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024}