N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.58

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

Section 8.370.14.58 - DINING AREA

A. A dining area shall be provided for meals. Each dining area shall be designed and have furnishings to meet the individual needs of the residents.

(1) Facilities with 60 or fewer residents shall have tables and chairs in the dining area to accommodate the total number of residents in one sitting.

(2) Facilities with more than 60 residents shall provide seating for at least 60 residents at one time, but may serve meals in shifts to accommodate the total capacity of the facility.

(a) No more than three shifts are permitted for each meal.

(b) Facilities with more than 60 residents and serving meals in shifts must have other social areas for residents to congregate during the meal service.

(c) All seating arrangements during meals shall allow clear access to the exits.

B. The living or multi-purpose room may be used as a dining area if the dining area portion does not exceed fifty percent of the available floor space and still allows a comfortable arrangement of the necessary furnishings for a living area.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.58

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024