N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.29

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

Section 7.20.12.29 - STAFF RECORDS

Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations maintains a complete record on file for each staff member or volunteer. Staff records are made available for review upon request of the LCA.

A. Staff records contain at a minimum the following:

(1) name;

(2) address and telephone number;

(3) position for which employed;

(4) date first employed;

(5) documentation of a minimum of three references checked

(6) a person(s) to contact in case of an emergency;

(7) a copy of the employees first aid certificate;

(8) health certificate stating that the employee is free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form as required by the New Mexico department of health regulations, Control of Communicable Disease in Health Facility Personnel, 7.4.4 NMAC.

(9) A clearance letter from the department stating the criminal records check has been conducted with negative results or; a signed statement by the administrator, director, or operator attesting to direct supervision of an uncleared employee by a cleared employee until official clearance is received.

(a) Each uncleared employee is identified on the staff schedule.

(b) The staff schedule reflects changes as they occur.

B. A daily attendance record of all staff is kept in the facility.

C. The facility keeps daily, weekly and monthly schedules of all staff. These schedules are kept on file for at least 12 months.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.29

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