N.M. Admin. Code § 7.21.2.10
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 7.21.2.10 - BROAD STANDARDSA.Commitment to persons served: The BHE and provider shall provide or ensure that:(1) service delivery is individually centered and family-centered, and furthers an individual's capacity for recovery and resiliency;(2) all services are designed to enhance, promote and expand the recovery, resiliency, independence, self-sufficiency, self-esteem and quality of life of the persons served;(3) individuals served are involved in the individual planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of services provided;(4) agents under an advance directive, family members, guardians or treatment guardians, caregivers, or other persons critical to the consumer's life and well-being are involved in the individual planning, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of services provided, subject to requirements or principles of confidentiality and individual choice;(5) the system offers a full range of appropriate behavioral health services for multi-diagnosed clients, including facilitating access to and coordinating care with appropriate medical care providers;(6) services are based on evidence of effectiveness;(7) services consider the individual consumer's and family's preferences;(8) services and providers comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (regarding education programs and activities); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act.B.Collaboration and system of care requirements: The BHE shall be responsible for developing a system of care that offers acceptable access and appropriate, effective care to all individuals and families served. The BHE shall coordinate and collaborate with the collaborative in the implementation of the requirements of this or other rules and the requirements of any contracts between the BHE and the collaborative. The BHE shall work with the BHPC and, upon request, with LCs to seek advice and comment during the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services. The BHE shall consult with the BHPC to identify service gaps and needs, including provider training, coaching and supervision needs and opportunities.C.Reporting requirements: The BHE shall provide to the collaborative such reports as may be required by the BHE contract. The BHE shall verify the accuracy and completeness of data and other information in reports submitted.D.Behavioral health data: For reporting purposes, behavioral health data shall be collected and reported as required by contract for any consumer or family member receiving any behavioral health service provided by a behavioral health practitioner, regardless of setting or location as required by the collaborative, including behavioral health licensed professionals, practicing within the BHE. The BHE shall monitor and ensure the integrity of data. Findings shall be reported to the collaborative as required by the BHE contract.E.Emergency response requirements: The BHE shall participate in disaster behavioral health planning and emergency response with the collaborative and in a manner consistent with the protocol of described in the New Mexico department of health emergency operations plan, psychosocial annex. The BHE shall ensure that its network providers are likewise prepared to be responsive and appropriate to the specific needs of an event calling for emergency response and psychosocial support services.F.Sexual assault: The BHE shall ensure that its providers have the capacity to provide comprehensive, confidential and sensitive services to victims of sexual assault as mandate by the Sexual Crimes and Prosecution and Treatment Act Sections 29-11-1 through 29-11-7, NMSA 1978.G.Advance directives: The BHE shall have and implement policies and procedures for advance directives. The BHE shall require its providers to honor advance directives within its utilization management protocols.H.Forensic evaluations: The BHE shall ensure that network and non-network providers providing forensic evaluations shall assure that such evaluations shall be performed pursuant to court authority and either the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the District Courts, 5-602.B, NMSA 1978, or other legal authority. Each evaluation file shall have a copy of the court order from the state district court.I.Special coordination requirements: The BHE shall ensure effective coordination with other service systems and providers. Such coordination shall include at least the following:(1) physical and behavioral health services;(7) CYFD, including children in CYFD custody;(8) New Mexico corrections department;(9) court-ordered or parole board-ordered treatment;(10) children in tribal custody or under tribal supervision;(11) adolescents transitioning into the adult system;(13) medicaid eligibility outreach and assistance;(14) medicaid waiver and non-medicaid disability programs;(15) aging and long-term services department programs;(16) HIV/AIDS treatment providers;(17) individuals with special health care needs;(18) supported employment.J. The BHE shall ensure that consumers with both a developmental disability and a mental illness, including consumers with autism spectrum disorders, receive covered services in a manner that meets their unique needs and in accordance with the specific requirements of the BHE contract.K. The BHE shall comply with all applicable standards, procedure manuals, practice guidance, clinical protocols, orders or regulations issued by the collaborative or by collaborative member agencies or departments.L. The BHE shall hold subcontractors to all standards, procedure manuals, practice guidance, clinical protocols, orders or regulations issued by the collaborative or by collaborative member agencies or departments and shall monitor and assure compliance. Subcontracts of the BHE shall allow the BHE to observe or review administrative or clinical practices for contract compliance, quality management and outcomes.N.M. Admin. Code § 7.21.2.10
7.21.2.10 NMAC - N, 9-1-11