N.M. Admin. Code § 8.26.2.14

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

Section 8.26.2.14 - HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

A. The resource parent shall observe the child in care's behavior and signs of emotional or physical health problems, daily. Any concerns shall be reported to PSD immediately.

B. There shall be a designated licensed physician and dentist for each child so that a coordinated plan of care is assured. Resource parents shall obtain medical attention for any sick or injured child. Resource parents, in their role as an adjunct representative of state government, shall not rely solely on spiritual or religious healing for children in foster care.

8.26.2.14 NMAC - N, 5/29/09, Amended and Renumbered from 8.26.2.13 by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 18, September 29, 2015, eff. 9/29/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/25/2021