Section 52. Children And Adolescent Mental Health Services

GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: The following standards apply to residential treatment services: Building requirements: A. Access to the disabled: All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations are accessible to, and usable by, disabled employees, staff, visitors, and clients. B. Prohibition of mobile homes: Trailers and mobile homes are not used for living or activity areas for children. C. Design and selection of building(s) for the special needs of children: In the design or selection of a building, attention is given to the special needs of the children and staff. Conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and welfare of the children are avoided. D. Extent of a facility: All buildings on the premises providing services are considered part of the facility and meet all requirements of these regulations. Children living in any building on the premises are counted in the capacity of the facility. Where a part of the facility’s services is contained in another facility, separation and access are maintained as described in current building and fire codes. E. Additional requirements: A facility applying for licensure pursuant to these regulations may be subject to additional requirements not contained herein. The complexity of building and fire codes and other applicable standards of city, county, or municipal governments establishes such additional requirements. Applicable standards may be incorporated by the LCA in its licensing process. [1/1/99; 7.20.12.52 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.52, 02/28/05] 7.20.12.53 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: Facilities maintain the building(s) in good repair at all times. Such maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the following. A. All electrical, signaling, mechanical, water supply, heating, fire protection, and sewage disposal systems are maintained in a safe and functioning condition, including regular inspections of these systems. B F BUILDING AND GROUNDS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: Facilities maintain the building(s) in good repair at all times. Such maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the following. A. All electrical, signaling, mechanical, water supply, heating, fire protection, and sewage disposal systems are maintained in a safe and functioning condition, including regular inspections of these systems. B. All equipment used for client care is kept clean and in good repair. C. All furniture and furnishings are kept clean and in good repair. D. The grounds of the facility are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all times.