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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.2 - SCOPE

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A. These
				regulations apply to the following:
(1)
				outpatient facilities which are certified by the behavioral health services
				division of the New Mexico health care authority (authority) to provide
				psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with priority given to
				individuals with severe disabling mental illness (SDMI); and
(2) any facility providing services as
				outlined by these regulations which by federal regulation must be certified by
				the behavioral health services division of the authority to obtain or maintain
				full or partial, permanent or temporary federal funding.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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The regulations set forth herein are promulgated pursuant to
				  the general authority granted under Subsection E of Section 9-8-6 NMSA 1978;
				  and the authority granted under Subsection D of Section 24-1-2, Subsection I of
				  Section 24-1-3, and Section 24-1-5 of the Public Health Act, NMSA 1978, as
				  amended. Section 9-8-1 et seq. NMSA 1978 establishes the health care authority
				  as a single, unified department to administer laws and exercise functions
				  relating to health care purchasing and regulation.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.6 - OBJECTIVE

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A. to establish
				minimum standards for licensing of community mental health centers;
B. to monitor community mental health centers
				through surveys to identify any areas which could be dangerous or harmful to
				the clients or staff; and
C. to
				ensure the provision of quality services which maintain or improve the health
				and quality of life to the clients.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Applicant"
means the organization that applies for a license. The
				individual signing the application on behalf of the organization must have
				authority from the organization.
B.
"Branch"
means a part of the certified community mental health
				center, which is part of the corporation or campus that is certified by HCA,
				where client care takes place. Branches of facilities must meet the intent of
				these regulations. The parent facility is responsible for their branches'
				compliance. A separate state license is required for separate geographic
				locations under each certified facility.
C.
"Client"
means any individual
				who is requesting or receiving mental health services from a community mental
				health center as defined in this regulation.
D.
"Community based crisis
				intervention"
means, at a minimum, 24 hour telephone crisis services,
				initial face-to-face crisis intervention and follow-up crisis support
				services.
E.
"Community
				mental health center"
means a facility certified by the health care
				authority to provide and manage a comprehensive array of mental health services
				with priority given to serving adults with severe disabling mental illness
				(SDMI) in a community-based setting. At a minimum, the following core services
				must be available and accessible:
(1)
				professional consultation;
(2)
				community-based crisis intervention;
(3) therapeutic interventions;
(4) medication services; and
(5) psychosocial interventions.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.8 - STANDARD OF COMPLIANCE

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The degree of compliance required throughout these
				  regulations is designated by the use of the words "shall" or "must" or "may."
				  "Shall" or "must" means mandatory. "May" means permissive. The use of the words
				  "adequate," "proper," and other similar words means the degree of compliance
				  that is generally accepted throughout the professional field by those who
				  provide outpatient mental health services to the public in facilities governed
				  by these regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.9 - PROHIBITIONON UNLICENSED OPERATION

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These regulations apply to all community mental health
				  centers operating within New Mexico as set out in 8.321.2 NMAC, above. No
				  community mental health center, or branch thereof, may operate in New Mexico
				  without being duly licensed according to these regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.10 - INITIAL LICENSURE PROCEDURES

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To obtain an initial license for a facility pursuant to these
				  regulations the following procedures must be followed by the applicant.
A.
Application phase:
These
				regulations apply to the design of a new building or renovation or addition to
				an existing building for licensure as a facility pursuant to these regulations.
				Prior to starting construction, renovations or additions to an existing
				building the applicant of the proposed facility shall:
(1) advise the licensing authority in writing
				of intention to open a facility pursuant to these regulations.
(2) submit a set of floor plans for the
				building which must be of professional quality, be on substantial paper of at
				least 18 inches by 24 inches, and be drawn to an accurate scale of one-quarter
				inch to one foot. These plans must include:
(a) proposed use of each room e.g., waiting
				room, counseling/therapy room, office, et cetera;
(b) interior dimensions of all
				rooms;
(c) one building or wall
				section showing exterior and interior wall construction. Section must include
				floor, wall, ceiling, and the finishes, e.g., carpet, tile, gyp board with
				paint, wood paneling;
(d) door
				types, swing, and sizes of all doors, e.g. solid core, hollow core, three feet
				by six feet, eight inches, one and three-quarters inches thick;
(e) if the building is
				air-conditioned;
(f) all
				sinks;
(g) furnaces and hot water
				heaters, and if gas or electric;
(h) windows including size and
				type;
(i) any level changes within
				the building, e.g., steps or ramps;
(j) fire extinguishers, heat and smoke
				detectors and alarm systems;
(k)
				location of the building on a site/ plot plan to determine surrounding
				conditions, include all steps, ramps, parking areas, walks, and any permanent
				structures; and
(l) plans if the
				building is new construction, remodeled or alteration, or an addition. If
				remodeled or an addition, indicate existing and new construction on the
				plans.
(3) Blueprints or
				floor plans must be reviewed by the licensing authority for compliance with
				current licensing regulations, building and fire codes.
(4) If blueprints or plans are approved, the
				licensing authority will advise the applicant that construction may
				begin.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.11 - LICENSES

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A.
Annual
				license:
An annual license is issued for a one year period to a facility
				which has met all requirements of these regulations.
B.
Temporary license:
The
				licensing authority may, at its sole discretion, issue a temporary license
				prior to the initial survey or when it finds partial compliance with these
				regulations.
(1) A temporary license shall
				cover a period of time not to exceed 120 days, during which the facility must
				correct all specified deficiencies.
(2) In accordance with Subsection D of
				Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, no more than two consecutive temporary licenses shall
				be issued.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.12 - LICENSE RENEWAL

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A. Licensee
				must submit a renewal application on forms provided by the licensing authority,
				along with the required fee at least 30 days prior to expiration of the current
				license.
B. Upon receipt of renewal
				application and required fee prior to expiration of their current license, the
				licensing authority will issue a new license effective the day following the
				date of expiration of the current license if the facility is in compliance with
				these regulations.
C. If a licensee
				fails to submit a renewal application with the required fee and the current
				license expires, the facility shall cease operations until it obtains a new
				license through the initial licensure procedures. Subsection A of Section
				24-1-5 NMSA 1978, as amended, provides that no health facility shall be
				operated without a license.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.13 - POSTING OF LICENSE

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The facility's license must be posted on the licensed
				  premises in an area visible to the public.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.14 - NON-TRANSFERABLE RESTRICTION OF LICENSE

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A license shall not be transferred by assignment, or
				  otherwise, to other persons or locations. The license shall be void and must be
				  returned to the licensing authority when any one of the following situations
				  occur:
A. ownership of the facility
				changes;
B. the facility changes
				location;
C. licensee of the
				facility changes;
D. the facility
				discontinues operation; or
E. a
				facility wishing to continue operation as a licensed facility under
				circumstances in Subsections A - D of 8.321.14 NMAC, above must submit an
				application for initial licensure in accordance with 8.321.10 NMAC of these
				regulations at least 30 days prior to the anticipated change.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.15 - AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION OF LICENSE

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A license will automatically expire at midnight on the day
				  indicated on the license as the expiration date, unless renewed, suspended, or
				  revoked, or
A. on the day a facility
				discontinues operation;
B. on the
				day a facility is sold, leased, or otherwise changes ownership or licensee;
				or
C. on the day a facility changes
				location.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.16 - SUSPENSION OF LICENSE WITHOUT PRIOR HEARING

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In accordance with Subsection H of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978,
				  if immediate action is required to protect human health and safety, the
				  licensing authority may suspend a license pending a hearing, provided such
				  hearing is held within five working days of the suspension, unless waived by
				  the licensee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.17 - GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, DENIAL OF INITIAL OR RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, OR IMPOSITION OF INTERMEDIATE ACTIONS OR CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES

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A license may be revoked or suspended, an initial or renewal
				  application for license may be denied, or intermediate sanctions or civil
				  monetary penalties may be imposed after notice and opportunity for a hearing,
				  for any of the following:
A. failure
				to comply with any provision of these regulations;
B. failure to allow survey by authorized
				representatives of the licensing authority;
C. allowing any person active in the
				operation of a facility licensed pursuant to these regulations to be under the
				influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or other behavior altering
				substances;
D. misrepresentation or
				falsification of any information on application forms or other documents
				provided to the licensing authority;
E. repeated violations of these regulations;
				or
F. failure to provide the
				required care and services as outlined by these regulations for the clients
				receiving care at the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.18 - HEARING PROCEDURES

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A. Hearing
				procedures for an administrative appeal of an adverse action taken by the
				licensing authority against a facility's license as outlined in Section 16 and
				17 above will be held in accordance with adjudicatory hearings, New Mexico
				health care authority, 8.370.2 NMAC.
B. A copy of the above regulations will be
				furnished to a facility at the time an adverse action is taken against its
				license by the licensing authority. A copy may be requested at any time by
				contacting the licensing authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.19 - LICENSED FACILITIES

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A. Any
				community mental health center, currently licensed as a limited diagnostic and
				treatment center on the date these regulations are promulgated and which
				provides the services prescribed under these regulations, may continue to be
				licensed as such until that license expires and renewal is required. At that
				time, the facility must seek licensure as a community mental health
				center.
B. Any community mental
				health center, not currently licensed on the date these regulations are
				promulgated and which provides the services prescribed under these regulations,
				must seek licensure as a community mental health center.
(1) Community mental health centers may seek
				variances for those building requirements the facility cannot meet under the
				criteria outlined in these regulations if not in conflict with existing
				building and fire codes.
(2)
				Variances or waivers may be considered for circumstances where the facility
				demonstrates an extreme financial hardship to comply with requirements outlined
				in these regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.20 - NEW FACILITY

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A new facility may be opened in an existing building or a
				  newly constructed building.
A. If
				opened in an existing building, a variance may be granted for those building
				requirements the facility cannot meet under the criteria outlined in these
				regulations if not in conflict with existing building and fire codes. This is
				at the sole discretion of the licensing authority.
B. A new facility opened in a newly
				constructed building must meet all requirements of these regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.21 - FACILITY SURVEYS

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A. Application
				for licensure, whether initial or renewal, shall constitute permission for
				entry into, and survey of, a facility by authorized licensing authority
				representatives at reasonable times during the status of the application and,
				if licensed, during the licensure period.
B. Surveys may be announced or unannounced at
				the sole discretion of the licensing authority.
C. Upon receipt of a written notice of
				deficiency from the licensing authority, the licensee, or their representative,
				will be required to submit a plan of correction to the licensing authority
				within 10 working days stating how the facility intends to correct each
				violation noted and the expected date of correction.
D. The licensing authority may at its sole
				discretion accept the plan of correction as written or require modifications of
				the plan by the licensee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.22 - REPORTING OF INCIDENTS

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All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  report incidents in accordance with the policies established by the division of
				  health improvement of the authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.23 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

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All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must be
				  in compliance with the quality assurance standards established by the division
				  of health improvement of the authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.24 - CLIENT RECORDS

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  maintain a record for each client in accordance with the client record
				  standards set forth by the division of health improvement of the
				  authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.25 - REPORTS AND RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE ON FILE IN THE FACILITY

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  keep the following reports and records on file and make them available for
				  review upon request of the licensing authority:
A. a copy of the latest fire inspection
				report by the fire authority having jurisdiction;
B. a copy of the last survey conducted by the
				licensing authority and any variances granted;
C. record of fire and emergency evacuation
				drills conducted by the facility;
D. licensing regulations: A copy of these
				regulations;
E. a copy of the
				current license, registration or certificate, of each staff member for which a
				license, registration, or certification is required by the state of New Mexico;
				facilities with satellite or branch locations that maintain personnel records
				in a central location may make arrangements with licensing authority inspectors
				for viewing such records.
F. valid
				drug permit as required by the state board of pharmacy; and
G. New Mexico environment department approval
				of private water system and private waste or sewage disposal, if
				applicable.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.26 - CLIENT RIGHTS

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All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations shall
				  support, protect and enhance the rights of clients in accordance with the
				  standards set forth by the division of health improvement of the
				  authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.27 - STAFF RECORDS

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  maintain a complete record on file for each staff member or volunteer working
				  more than half-time. Staff records will be made available for review upon
				  request of the licensing authority.
A.
				Staff records will contain at least the following:
(1) name;
(2) address and telephone number;
(3) position for which employed;
(4) date of employment; and
(5) health certificate stating that the
				employee is free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form as required by New
				Mexico health care authority regulations, control of communicable disease in
				health facility personnel, 7.4.4 NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.28 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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All community mental health centers licensed pursuant to
				  these regulations must have written policies and procedures in accordance with
				  the standards set forth by the division of health improvement of the
				  authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.29 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

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A. New construction, additions and
				alterations: When construction of new buildings, additions, or alterations to
				existing buildings are contemplated, plans and specifications covering all
				portions of the work must be submitted to the licensing authority for plan
				review and approval prior to beginning actual construction. When an addition or
				alteration is contemplated, plans for the entire facility must be submitted.
B. Access to the disabled:
				Community mental health centers licensed pursuant to these regulations must be
				accessible to and useable by disabled employees, staff, visitors, and
				clients.
C. Extent of a facility:
				All buildings of the premises providing client care and services will be
				considered part of the facility and must meet all requirements of these
				regulations. Where a part of the facility services are contained in another
				facility, separation and access shall be maintained as described in current
				building and fire codes.
D.
				Additional requirements: A facility applying for licensure pursuant to these
				regulations may have additional requirements not contained herein. The
				complexity of building and fire codes and requirements of city, county, or
				municipal governments may stipulate these additional requirements. Any
				additional requirements will be outlined by the appropriate building and fire
				authorities, and by the licensing authority through plan review, consultation
				and on-site surveys during the licensing process.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.30 - MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS

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Facilities must maintain the building(s) in good repair at
				  all times. Such maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the
				  following:
A. all electrical,
				mechanical, water supply, heating, fire protection, and sewage disposal systems
				must be maintained in a safe and functioning condition, including regular
				inspections of these systems;
B.
				all equipment and materials used for client care shall be maintained clean and
				in good repair;
C. all furniture
				and furnishings must be kept clean and in good repair; and
D. the grounds of the facility must be
				maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all times.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.31 - HOUSEKEEPING

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A. The facility
				must be kept free from offensive odors and accumulations of dirt, rubbish,
				dust, and safety hazards.
B.
				Counseling/therapy rooms, waiting areas and other areas of daily usage must be
				cleaned as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment for the
				clients.
C. Floors and walls must
				be constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. Floor polishes shall
				provide a slip resistant finish.
D.
				Deodorizers must not be used to mask odors caused by unsanitary conditions or
				poor housekeeping practices.
E.
				Storage areas must be kept free from accumulation of refuse, discarded
				equipment, furniture, paper, et cetera.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.32 - WATER

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A. A facility
				licensed pursuant to these regulations must be provided with an adequate supply
				of water that is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic
				use.
B. If the water supply is not
				obtained from an approved public system, the private water system must be
				inspected, tested, and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior
				to licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to insure that subsequent
				periodic testing or inspection of such private water systems be made at
				intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department or recognized
				authority.
C. Hot and cold running
				water under pressure must be distributed at sufficient pressure to operate all
				fixtures and equipment during maximum demand periods
D. Back flow preventers (vacuum breakers)
				must be installed on hose bibbs, laboratory sinks, janitor's sinks, and on all
				other water fixtures to which hoses or tubing can be attached.
E. Water distribution systems are arranged to
				provide hot water at each hot water outlet at all times. Hot water to hand
				washing facilities must not exceed 120 degrees F.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.33 - SEWAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

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A. All
				sewage and liquid wastes must be disposed of into a municipal sewage system
				where such facilities are available.
B. Where a municipal sewage system is not
				available, the system used must be inspected and approved by the New Mexico
				environment department or recognized local authority.
C. Where municipal or community garbage
				collection and disposal service are not available, the method of collection and
				disposal of solid wastes generated by the facility must be inspected and
				approved by the New Mexico environment department or recognized local
				authority.
D. All garbage and
				refuse receptacles must be durable, have tight fitting lids, must be insect and
				rodent proof, washable, leak proof and constructed of materials which will not
				absorb liquids. Receptacles must be kept clean.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.34 - FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE

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All current applicable requirement of state and local codes
				  for fire prevention and safety must be met by the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.35 - FIRE CLEARANCE AND INSPECTIONS

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Each facility must request from the fire authority having
				  jurisdiction an annual fire inspection. If the policy of the fire authority
				  having jurisdiction does not provide for annual inspection of the facility, the
				  facility must document the date the request was made and to whom. If the fire
				  authorities do make annual inspections, a copy of the latest inspection must be
				  kept on file in the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.36 - STAFF FIRE AND SAFETY TRAINING

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A. All
				staff of the facility must know the location of, and be instructed in, proper
				use of fire extinguishers and other procedures to be observed in case of fire
				or other emergencies. The facility should request the fire authority having
				jurisdiction to give periodic instruction in fire prevention and techniques of
				evacuation.
B. Facility staff must
				be instructed as part of their duties to constantly strive to detect and
				eliminate potential safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, faulty
				equipment, blocked exits or exit pathways and any other condition which could
				cause burns, falls, or other personal injury to the clients or staff.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.37 - EVACUATION PLAN

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Each facility must have a fire evacuation plan posted in each
				  separate area of the building showing routes of evacuation in case of fire or
				  other emergency.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.38 - PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY CALLS

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An easily accessible telephone for summoning help, in case of
				  emergency, must be available in the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.39 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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A.
				Fire extinguishers as approved by the state fire marshal or fire prevention
				authority having jurisdiction must be located in the facility.
B. Fire extinguishers must be properly
				maintained as recommended by the manufacturer, state fire marshal or fire
				authority having jurisdiction.
C.
				All fire extinguishers must be inspected yearly and recharged as specified by
				the manufacturer, state fire marshal, or fire authority having jurisdiction.
				All fire extinguishers must be tagged, noting the date of inspection.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.40 - ALARM SYSTEM

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A manually operated, electrically supervised fire alarm
				  system shall be installed in each facility only as required by national fire
				  protection association (NFPA) 101 (Life Safety Code). Multiple story facilities
				  do require manual alarm systems.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.41 - FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

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The facility must be equipped with smoke detectors as
				  required by the NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and approved in writing by the fire
				  authority having jurisdiction as to number, type and
				  placement.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.42 - JANITOR'S CLOSET(S)

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A. Each
				facility shall have at least one janitor's closet.
B. Each janitor's closet shall contain:
(1) a service sink; and
(2) storage for housekeeping supplies and
				equipment.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.43 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING

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A. A
				facility must be provided with emergency lighting that will activate
				automatically upon disruption of electrical service.
B. The emergency lighting must be sufficient
				to illuminate paths of egress and exits of the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.44 - ELECTRICAL STANDARDS

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A. All
				electrical installation and equipment must comply with all current state and
				local codes.
B. Circuit breakers or
				fused switches that provide electrical disconnection and over current
				protection shall be:
(1) enclosed or guarded
				to provide a dead front assembly;
(2) readily accessible for use and
				maintenance;
(3) set apart from
				traffic lanes;
(4) located in a
				dry, ventilated space, free of corrosive fumes or gases;
(5) able to operate properly in all
				temperature conditions.
(6) Panel
				boards servicing lighting and appliance circuits shall be on the same floor and
				in the same facility area as the circuits they serve.
(7) each panel board will be marked showing
				the services; and
(8) the use of
				jumpers or devices to bypass circuit breakers or fused switches is
				prohibited.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.45 - LIGHTING

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A. All spaces
				occupied by people, machinery, or equipment within buildings, approaches to
				buildings, and parking lots shall have lighting.
B. Lighting will be sufficient to make all
				parts of the area clearly visible.
C. All lighting fixtures must be
				shielded.
D. Lighting fixtures must
				be selected and located with the comfort and convenience of the staff and
				clients in mind.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.46 - ELECTRICAL CORDS AND RECEPTACLES

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A.
Electrical cords and extension
				cords:
(1) Electrical cords and
				extension cords must be U/L approved.
(2) Electrical cords and extension cords must
				be replaced as soon as they show wear.
(3) Under no circumstances shall extension
				cords be used as a general wiring method.
(4) Extension cords must be plugged into an
				electrical receptacle within the room where used and must not be connected in
				one room and extended to some other room.
(5) Extension cords must not be used in
				series.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.47 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

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A. Heating, airconditioning, piping, boilers,
				and ventilation equipment must be furnished, installed and maintained to meet
				all requirements of current state and local mechanical, electrical, and
				construction codes.
B. The heating
				method used by the facility must have a minimum indoor-winterdesign-capacity of
				75 degrees F. with controls provided for adjusting temperature as appropriate
				for client and staff comfort.
C.
				The use of non-vented heaters, open flame heaters or portable heaters is
				prohibited.
D. An ample supply of
				outside air must be provided in all spaces where fuel fired boilers, furnaces,
				or heaters are located to assure proper combustion.
E. All fuel fired boilers, furnaces, or
				heaters must be connected to an approved venting system to take the products of
				combustion directly to the outside air.
F. A facility must be adequately ventilated
				at all times to provide fresh air and the control of unpleasant
				odors.
G. All gas-fired heating
				equipment must be provided with a one hundred percent automatic cutoff control
				valve in event of pilot failure.
H.
				The facility must be provided with a system for maintaining clients and staff's
				comfort during periods of hot weather.
I. All boiler, furnace or heater rooms shall
				be protected from other parts of the building by construction having a fire
				resistance rating of not less than one hour. Door must be self-closing with
				three-quarters of an hour fire resistance.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.48 - WATER HEATERS

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A. Must be able
				to supply hot water to all hot water taps within the facility at full pressure
				during peak demand periods and maintain a maximum temperature of 120 degrees
				F.
B. Fuel fired hot water heaters
				must be enclosed and separated from other parts of the building by construction
				as required by current state and local building codes.
C. All water heaters must be equipped with a
				pressure relief valve (pop-off valve).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.49 - TOILETS AND LAVATORIES

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A. All
				fixtures and plumbing must be installed in accordance with current state and
				local plumbing codes.
B. All
				toilets must be enclosed and vented.
C. All toilet rooms must be provided with a
				lavatory for hand washing.
D. All
				toilets must be kept supplied with toilet paper.
E. All lavatories for hand washing must be
				kept supplied with disposable towels for hand drying or provided with
				mechanical blower
F. The number of
				and location of toilets and lavatories will be mandated by requirements for
				each type facility. Such factors as extent of services provided and size of
				facility will also dictate requirements.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.50 - EXITS

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A. Each facility
				and each floor of a facility shall have exits as required by national fire
				protection association 101 (Life Safety Code).
B. Each exit must be marked by illuminated
				signs having letters at least six inches high whose principle strokes are at
				least three-quarters of an inch wide.
C. Illuminated exit signs must be maintained
				in operable condition at all times.
D. Exit ways must be kept free from
				obstructions at all times.
E. Exit
				doors to exit or exit access doors must be at least 36 inches wide.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.51 - CORRIDORS

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A. Minimum corridor
				width shall be five feet except work corridors less than six feet in length may
				be four feet in width.
B.
				Facilities will often be contained within existing commercial or residential
				buildings and less stringent corridor widths may be allowed other than those
				contained in Subsection A of 8.321.51 NMAC, above if not in conflict with
				building or fire codes and approved by the licensing authority prior to
				occupying the licensed part of the building.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.52 - DOORS

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A. The minimum door
				width for client's use shall be 34 inches in width.
B. Rooms where client treatment takes place
				shall have a minimum door width of 36 inches.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.53 - COMMON ELEMENTS FOR FACILITIES

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A. Entrance shall be able to accommodate
				wheelchairs.
B. Public services
				shall include:
(1) conveniently accessible
				wheelchair storage;
(2) a reception
				and information counter or desk;
(3) waiting areas;
(4) conveniently accessible public toilets;
				and
(5) drinking fountain(s) easily
				accessible to clients or other visitors.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.54 - FLOORS AND WALLS

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A. Floor and
				wall areas penetrated by pipes, ducts, and conduits shall be tightly sealed to
				minimize entry of rodents and insects. Joints of structural elements shall be
				similarly sealed.
B. Threshold and
				expansion joint covers shall be flush with the floor surface to facilitate use
				of wheelchairs and carts.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.55 - GOVERNING BODY

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All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  have a governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for determining,
				  implementing, and monitoring policies governing the total operation of the
				  facility. The governing body must ensure that these policies are administered
				  so as to provide quality health care in a safe environment. When services are
				  provided through a contract with an outside resource, the governing body is
				  responsible for assuring that these services are provided in a safe and
				  effective manner.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.56 - ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR/MANAGER

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Each facility must have an administrator, director or manager
				  hired or appointed by the governing body to whom authority has been delegated
				  to manage the daily operation of the facility and implement the policies and
				  procedures adopted by the governing body.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.57 - STAFF EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT

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A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must be in
				  compliance with staff evaluation and development standards set forth by the
				  division of health improvement of the authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.58 - DIRECT SERVICE STAFF

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A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must be in
				  compliance with direct service staff standards set forth by the division of
				  health improvement of the authority.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.59 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  maintain a list of emergency phone numbers co-located with telephones in the
				  facility. This list must include fire and police departments, ambulance or EMS
				  crew numbers, the New Mexico poison control center and the nearest
				  hospital.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.60 - HOURS OF OPERATION

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must
				  post its hours of operation where it can clearly seen by clients and
				  visitors.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 8.321.6.61 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

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A. Drugs
				must be stored, prepared and administered in accordance to acceptable standards
				of practice and in compliance with the New Mexico state board of
				pharmacy.
B. Outdated drugs and
				biologicals must be disposed of in accordance with methods outlined by the New
				Mexico state board of pharmacy.
C.
				One individual shall be designated responsibility for pharmaceutical services
				to include accountability and safeguarding.
D. Keys to the drug room or pharmacy must be
				made available only to personnel authorized by the individual having
				responsibility for pharmaceutical services.
E. Adverse reactions to medications must be
				reported to the physician responsible for the client and must be documented in
				the client's record.