N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.38

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

Section 8.370.15.38 - NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN

Prior to admission, the licensee shall determine whether the boarding home's program can meet the prospective resident's service needs.

A. If the resident is to be admitted, then prior to admission, the licensee shall complete a written needs and services plan.

B. The following individuals shall be included in developing the plan:

(1) the resident, and the resident's legally authorized person or their authorized representative, if any;

(2) any relative participating in the placement;

(3) the boarding home manager or designee responsible for boarding home admissions;

(4) the placement or referral entity, if any;

(5) optional: a health care professional who knows the resident, such as a community support worker, social worker, or therapist;

(6) optional: the hospice or home health clinician, if resident is receiving services from a hospice or home health provider respectively;

(7) any individual the resident believes would be beneficial to inform the needs and services plan.

C. The needs and services plan shall include:

(1) The resident's desires and background, obtained from the resident, the resident's family or their authorized representative, if any, and licensed professional, where appropriate, regarding the following:

(a) medical conditions;

(b) dietary restrictions;

(c) prescribed medications;

(d) physical/mental and social function.

(2) Specific service needs, if any.

(3) Boarding home plans for providing services to meet the individual needs identified above.

(a) Objectives, within a time frame, that relate to the resident's problems or needs.

(b) Plans for meeting the objectives.

(c) Identification of any individuals or agencies responsible for implementing each part of the plan.

(d) Method of evaluating progress.

D. The written needs and services plan shall be updated as frequently as necessary to ensure its accuracy, and to document significant occurrences that result in changes in the resident's physical, mental or social functioning. If modifications to the plan identify an individual resident service need which is not being met by the general program of boarding home services, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) Consultation shall be secured from a dietitian, physician, social worker, psychologist, or other consultant as necessary to assist in determining if such needs can be met by the boarding home within the boarding home's program of services.

(2) If it is determined that the resident's needs cannot be met, the licensee shall inform the resident and their authorized representative, if any, or responsible person, if there is no authorized representative, of this fact and shall request that the resident relocate.

(3) If the resident refuses to relocate, the licensee may evict the resident in accordance with admission and discharge agreement.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.38

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