Section 29. Policies And Procedures

Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must have written policies and procedures covering the following areas: A. client's civil rights; B. delegation of client's civil rights; C. handling of client funds; D. admission criteria and evaluations; E. personnel policies; F. prohibitions against mistreatment, neglect or abuse of clients by employees or other persons; G. staff training and evaluations; H. control and discipline of clients, including behavior management; I. use of physical and chemical restraints; J. quality assurance; K. procurement, handling, storage, safeguarding and accountability of medications; L. maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment; M. transfer of client to hospital or other facility; N. release of client medical records; O. fire and disaster. [8.371.2.29 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024}