N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.20.12.24 - REPORTING OF INCIDENTS

All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must report to the LCA within 24 hours, any serious incident or unusual occurrence which has, or could threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the clients or staff of the facility. Such incidents may include, but are not limited to:

A. fire, flood, or other natural disaster which creates structural damages to the facility or poses health hazards;

B. any outbreak of contagious disease dangerous to the public health;

C. any human act(s) by staff members of the facility which presents or poses possible physical and/or psychological health hazards;

D. any human act(s) by staff member(s) of the facility which results in the serious illness, injury, or physical and/ or psychological impairment of a client;

E. any death of a client;

F. any suspected client abuse, neglect or exploitation of a client, as defined in these regulations;

G. incidents that include acts of physical harm to a client or by staff or other clients;

H. absence of clients without permission, including not returning from a pass, for longer than 24 hours past the designated return time;

I. any non-informational call made to poison control involving potential harm to a client or resulting in treatment of a client.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.24

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