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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.29 - STAFF RECORDS

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations
				  maintains a complete record on file for each staff member or volunteer. Staff
				  records are made available for review upon request of the LCA.
A. Staff records contain at a minimum the
				following:
(1) name;
(2) address and telephone number;
(3) position for which employed;
(4) date first employed;
(5) documentation of a minimum of three
				references checked
(6) a person(s)
				to contact in case of an emergency;
(7) a copy of the employees first aid
				certificate;
(8) health certificate
				stating that the employee is free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form as
				required by the New Mexico department of health regulations, Control of
				Communicable Disease in Health Facility Personnel, 7.4.4 NMAC.
(9) A clearance letter from the department
				stating the criminal records check has been conducted with negative results or;
				a signed statement by the administrator, director, or operator attesting to
				direct supervision of an uncleared employee by a cleared employee until
				official clearance is received.
(a) Each
				uncleared employee is identified on the staff schedule.
(b) The staff schedule reflects changes as
				they occur.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.30 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations have
				  written policies and procedures for the following:
A. reporting of suspected child abuse,
				neglect or exploitation, pursuant to these regulations;
B. actions to be taken in case of accidents
				or emergencies involving a child, including death;
C. disciplinary methods utilized by the
				facility;
D. actions to be taken
				when a child is found to be absent without authorization for longer than 24
				hours;
E. the administration of
				medication;
F. confidentiality of
				the childrens records;
G. the use
				of seclusion rooms and/or restraints, if used by the facility;
H. maintenance of building(s) and
				equipment;
I. fire and
				evacuation;
J. administration and
				preparation of drugs;
K. the
				handling of complaints received from clients, parents, guardians or any other
				person;
L. adequate staff coverage
				to meet the acuity needs of the treatment population which are reassessed and
				adjusted when clinically indicated.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.31 - CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PERSONNEL AND STAFF REQUIREMENTS

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A.
				Criminal record checks: The agency conducts appropriate, legally permissible
				and mandated state and federal criminal records inquiries into the background
				of agency personnel, including employees and volunteers, and prospective
				employees and volunteers. Agency personnel means current and prospective
				operators, staff, employees and volunteers.
B. All requests for a federal background
				check will be submitted within one week after commencement of employment or
				volunteer service of those persons who, following receipt of a background check
				clearance, have direct, unsupervised contact with children. The agency verifies
				that the fingerprints were submitted to the state of New Mexico department of
				public safety and the federal bureau of investigation.
(1) An agency staff member who has not
				received a background check clearance works under the direct continuous
				physical supervision of a staff member who has received the mandated federal
				criminal records check clearance until a clearance is obtained.
(a) Exception: A new employee or volunteer
				who has been a resident of the state of New Mexico for no less than five
				continuous years immediately preceding the commencement of employment or
				volunteer service with the agency and has received a background clearance
				(meaning a negative criminal record check), from the state of New Mexico and
				local law enforcement agencies pursuant to a request from the employing agency.
				This exception applies only for 180 days following the original request for a
				federal background clearance check, and is subject to the following
				requirements:
(b) The use of the
				services of an agency contracted by the department of public safety (DPS) who
				can access the DPS database in order to obtain state criminal background checks
				for those applicants who have resided in the state of New Mexico for five years
				or more may be utilized as a means of obtaining state criminal records checks
				prior to employment. Federal finger printing is still required. The use of an
				alternate method to obtain state criminal background checks does not replace
				the federal fingerprinting requirement.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.32 - OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, VEHICLES, AND OTHER LIKE ITEMS

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Facilities providing services to children 12 years of age and
				  younger will have an outdoor play area.
A. The play area is provided with appropriate
				equipment to the age level of the children.
B. A facility play area located adjacent to a
				public street or highway will have the play area fenced with at least one
				latched gate available for emergency exits.
C. All stationary outdoor play equipment for
				children is positioned in a way which helps prevent accidents, permit freedom
				of action, and is securely fastened to the ground.
(1) Outdoor play equipment for children
				include energy-absorbing surfaces underneath and is maintained in good repair
				at all times.
(2) Power-driven
				tools and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, and like items of a dangerous
				nature are kept locked and secured from children. Any use of such items by the
				children is done only under the general supervision of a staff
				member.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.33 - COUNSELING AREA

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A facility will provide a designated room or area to allow
				  private discussions and counseling sessions, as appropriate, between individual
				  children, families, staff and others as appropriate.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.34 - EDUCATION

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations ensures
				  that every child in residence attend(s) an appropriate education program in
				  accordance with New Mexico state law.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.35 - TRANSPORTATION

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Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations, which
				  transports children as part of their program activities, meets the following
				  requirements:
A. Any vehicle used for
				transporting children must carry vehicle liability insurance. The amount of
				coverage is not to be less than the basic limits set by the financial
				responsibility law.
B. Each vehicle
				used for transportation of children is licensed, registered and meet(s) all
				applicable laws of the state of New Mexico.
C. Occupancy in a vehicle cannot exceed the
				capacity recommended by the manufacturer and as appropriate, restraints are
				used during transportation.
D.
				Drivers of vehicles used to transport children are licensed and abide by state
				and local laws.
E. Seat belt
				restraint laws of the state of New Mexico are adhered to at all time.
F. Children must not be transported in the
				back of open trucks.
G. Each
				vehicle used for transportation of children are equipped with a fire
				extinguisher and first aid kit.
H.
				Children are loaded and unloaded at the curb side of the vehicle.
I. Each child remains seated while the
				vehicle is in motion and age-appropriate restraints are used during
				transportation.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.36 - IMMUNIZATIONS

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A. Every child in
				the facility is immunized according to the immunization schedule of the New
				Mexico health department, public health division, immunization
				schedule.
B. When an immunization
				record cannot be obtained for the child at the time of admission or within 30
				days after admission, the facility arranges for all immunizations required by
				the department of health.
C.
				Exemptions from immunizations for religious or other grounds are only accepted
				if approved by the public health division of the department of
				health.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.37 - NOTIFIABLE DISEASES

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A. While
				in a facility, any child who becomes ill from a suspected notifiable disease,
				as defined by the New Mexico department of health is immediately referred to a
				physician or medical facility.
B.
				Each facility reports any notifiable disease occurring to a child to the local
				public health field office. A current list of notifiable diseases published by
				the public health (health services) division of the department of health, can
				be obtained from the public health division upon request.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.38 - MANAGEMENT OF DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

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A. Other than over-the-counter medication, a
				facility does not acquire, store or dispense medications.
(1) Exception: Medication for a particular
				child prescribed by a licensed physician, licensed doctoral level psychologist,
				nurse practitioner, or dentist, such as may be needed for the child's health
				care.
(2) Exception: Facilities
				providing services which require regular use of controlled and/or prescription
				medication for the children under care must hold and display an appropriate
				drug permit as determined by the state board of pharmacy.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.39 - SERVICES AND CARE OF CHILDREN IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES

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A. A facility
				licensed pursuant to these regulations makes every effort to achieve a normal
				homelike environment for the children in care.
B. The health, safety and welfare of children
				must be the primary concern in all activities and services provided by
				facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.40 - CHILDREN'S ROOMS

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Each child's room is provided with, but not limited to, the
				  following:
A. a bed as defined in
				Subsections A - F of 7.20.12.41 NMAC;
B. a dresser or other adequate storage space
				for private use;
C. an individual
				closet or closet areas with a clothes rack and a shelves accessible to the
				child;
D. a table or desk with a
				reading lamp and chair, or a well-lighted area within the facility with desk or
				table for a study area;
E. window
				shades, drapes, or blinds in good repair;
F. exception: any item other than the bed may
				be removed from a child's room if it is documented in the child's record that
				such items would be a danger to the health or safety of the child.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.41 - CHILDREN'S BEDS

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A. Children's
				beds are at least 30 inches wide, of sturdy construction and in good
				repair.
B. If bunk beds are used,
				the vertical distance between the mattresses is sufficient to allow each
				occupant to sit up comfortably in bed.
C. Each bed has a clean, comfortable,
				nontoxic mattress which is waterproof or has a waterproof covering and a
				comfortable mattress pad.
D. Each
				bed is provided with a clean, comfortable pillow and pillow case.
E. Each bed is provided with two clean sheets
				and bedding that is appropriate for weather and climate.
F. Beds are spaced at least 36 inches
				apart.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.42 - LIVING AND/OR MULTI PURPOSE ROOMS

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Each facility includes a living and/or multi purpose room for
				  the children's use. Such rooms are provided with reading lamps, tables, chairs,
				  couches, or settees. These furnishings are well constructed, comfortable and
				  kept in good repair.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.43 - DINING AREA

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A dining room is provided for meals.
A. Tables and chairs for the dining room
				accommodate the number of children for whom the facility is licensed.
B. The living and/or multi purpose room may
				be used as a dining area if the dining area portion does not exceed 50 percent
				of the available floor space and still allows comfortable arrangement of
				necessary furnishings for a living area.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.44 - LAUNDRY AND LINEN SERVICES

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A. The
				facility provides laundry services to the children either on the premises or by
				use of a commercial laundry or linen service. The following minimum
				requirements for clean linen and clothing are:
(1) the sheets and pillow case are changed at
				least one time per week and/or when there is a change of occupant;
(2) the mattress pad, blankets and bedspread
				are laundered at least one time per month and/or when there is a change of an
				occupant; the mattress is turned at least one time per month;
(3) a face towel, bath towel, and washcloth
				are changed at least every other day.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.45 - CLOTHING

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A. Each child has
				his or her own clothing which is clean, neat, in good repair and appropriate to
				the season.
B. If necessary,
				children's clothing is inconspicuously marked with his or her name.
C. The use of a common clothing pool is
				strictly prohibited.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.46 - PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

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A. A
				facility allows a child in care to bring his or her personal belongings to the
				facility and to acquire belongings of their own while living in the
				facility.
B. The facility may,
				within reason, and because of the child's program or treatment plan, limit or
				supervise the use of these items while the child is in residence.
C. Where extraordinary limitations are
				imposed, the child is informed by the facility of the reasons, and the reasons
				are recorded in the child's record.
D. The facility makes provisions for the
				protection of the children's property.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.47 - PETS

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A. Pets are
				permitted and encouraged in a facility licensed pursuant to these regulations
				for the enjoyment of the children.
B. Pets are not permitted in the kitchen or
				food preparation areas.
C. Pets are
				inoculated as required by state or local law and records of inoculation kept on
				file in the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.48 - PERSONAL HYGIENE

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Each child is provided with his or her own clearly identified
				  toothbrush, comb, hair brush and other items for personal
				  hygiene.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.49 - MEDICAL CARE

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A. A
				residential facility licensed pursuant to these regulations arranges for a
				general medical examination by a physician for each child in care within 30
				calendar days of admission unless the child has received such an examination
				within 12 months before admission and the results of the examination are
				available to the facility. These examinations conform to the requirements of
				the EPSDT screen.
(1) The facility arranges
				to secure timely and medically appropriate treatment for any condition
				discovered by the medical examination.
(2) The facility arranges periodic medical
				examination of all children at intervals recommended by the
				physician.
(3) The facility ensures
				that children receive timely, competent medical care when they are ill and that
				they continue to receive necessary follow-up medical care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.50 - NUTRITION

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Each residential treatment service facility licensed pursuant
				  to these regulations provides to the children a planned, nutritionally adequate
				  diet.
A. When the food service of the
				facility is not directed by a nutritionist or dietitian, regular, planned
				consultation with a nutritionist or dietitian is obtained by the facility. The
				nutritionist or dietitian approves the clients nutrition plan and reviews and
				revises when indicated.
B. A copy
				of the current week's menu is posted in the kitchen of the facility.
C. Posted menus are followed and any
				substitution is of equivalent nutritional value and is recorded on the posted
				menu.
D. The facility provides at
				least three meals a day served at regular times, as follows:
(1) normally not more than a 14-hour span
				between the evening meal and breakfast the following day;
(2) normally not less than 8 hours between
				breakfast and the evening meal of the same day;
(3) the same main dishes are not served
				within a week period; identical menus are not served on a one-week-cycle
				basis;
(4) time allowed for meals
				is sufficient to enable the children to eat at a leisurely rate, encourage
				socialization and to provide a pleasant mealtime experience.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.51 - FOOD MANAGEMENT

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Each facility meets the requirements of all state and local
				  regulations governing food service, posts inspection reports in a conspicuous
				  place and maintains a file of any deficiencies noted in an inspection.
A. Exception: Those facilities which have a
				written exemption from the environmental improvement division or recognized
				local authority.
B. Each facility
				has a copy of the current applicable food service regulations as published by
				the environmental improvement division. Exception: Those facilities which have
				a written exemption from the environmental improvement division or recognized
				local authority.
C. Dry and
				evaporated milk may be reconstituted only if used for cooking purposes. All
				milk for drinking is grade-A pasteurized and served directly from its original
				container or from a dispenser approved by the environmental improvement
				division.
D. Potentially hazardous
				food such as meat, milk and custard are kept at 45 degrees F. or below. Hot
				food is kept at 140 degrees F. or above during preparation and
				service.
E. Each refrigerator and
				freezer contains an accurate thermometer reading within 2 degrees F., located
				in the warmest part of the appliance in which food is stored. The temperature
				of the refrigerator is 45 degrees F. or below. The temperature for the freezer
				is 0 degrees or below.
F.
				Refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other food storage areas are kept clean
				and sanitary at all times.
G.
				Drugs, biologicals, poisons, stimulants, detergents, and cleaning supplies are
				not kept in the same storage area used for storage of foods.
H. Dishes and utensils are properly washed,
				sanitized, and stored in accordance with food service regulations.
I. All garbage and rubbish are stored in
				containers which are waterproof, easily cleaned, and have tight- fitting
				lids.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.52 - CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES

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The following standards apply to residential treatment
				  services: Building requirements:
A.
				Access to the disabled: All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations
				are accessible to, and usable by, disabled employees, staff, visitors, and
				clients.
B. Prohibition of mobile
				homes: Trailers and mobile homes are not used for living or activity areas for
				children.
C. Design and selection
				of building(s) for the special needs of children: In the design or selection of
				a building, attention is given to the special needs of the children and staff.
				Conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and welfare of the children
				are avoided.
D. Extent of a
				facility: All buildings on the premises providing services are considered part
				of the facility and meet all requirements of these regulations. Children living
				in any building on the premises are counted in the capacity of the facility.
				Where a part of the facility's services is contained in another facility,
				separation and access are maintained as described in current building and fire
				codes.
E. Additional requirements:
				A facility applying for licensure pursuant to these regulations may be subject
				to additional requirements not contained herein. The complexity of building and
				fire codes and other applicable standards of city, county, or municipal
				governments establishes such additional requirements. Applicable standards may
				be incorporated by the LCA in its licensing process.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.53 - MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES

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Facilities maintain the building(s) in good repair at all
				  times. Such maintenance includes, but is not limited to, the following.
A. All electrical, signaling, mechanical,
				water supply, heating, fire protection, and sewage disposal systems are
				maintained in a safe and functioning condition, including regular inspections
				of these systems.
B. All equipment
				used for client care is kept clean and in good repair.
C. All furniture and furnishings are kept
				clean and in good repair.
D. The
				grounds of the facility are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition at all
				times.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.54 - HOUSEKEEPING

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A. The facility is
				kept free from offensive odors and accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust, and
				safety hazards.
B. Children's
				rooms, examination rooms, meeting rooms, waiting rooms and other areas of daily
				usage are cleaned daily.
C. Floors
				and walls are constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. The floor
				polishes will provide a slip resistant finish.
D. Bathrooms, lavatories, and drinking
				fountains are cleaned daily and as often as necessary to maintain a clean and
				sanitary condition.
E. Deodorizers
				are not used to mask odors caused by unsanitary conditions or poor housekeeping
				practices.
F. Combustibles such as
				cleaning rags and compounds are kept in closed metal containers in areas
				providing adequate ventilation and away from clients rooms and common
				areas.
G. Poisonous or flammable
				substances are not stored in residential sleeping areas, food preparation
				areas, or food storage areas. All poisonous substances must be kept in a locked
				cabinet or other container inaccessible to the children and away from living
				and common areas.
H. Storage areas
				are kept free from accumulations of refuse, discarded equipment, furniture,
				paper, and the like.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.55 - WATER

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A. A facility
				licensed pursuant to these regulations is provided with an adequate supply of
				water which 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 is inspected,
				tested, and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to
				licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to ensure that subsequent
				periodic testing or inspection of such private water system is made at
				intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department or other
				recognized authority. The facility maintains copies of all inspection reports
				and certificates pertaining to its water supply.
C. Hot and cold running water are distributed
				at sufficient pressure to operate all fixtures and equipment during maximum
				demand periods.
D. Back flow
				preventors (vacuum breakers), are 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 provided to hand washing facilities does not exceed 120
				degrees F.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.56 - SEWAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

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A. All
				sewage and liquid wastes are disposed of into a municipal sewage system where
				such facilities are available.
B.
				Where a municipal sewage system is not available, the system used is inspected
				and approved by the New Mexico environment department or recognized local
				authority. The facility maintains copies of all inspection reports and
				certificates issued pertaining to its waste disposed system(s).
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 is inspected and approved by
				the New Mexico environment department or recognized local authority.
D. Infectious waste: Facilities licensed
				pursuant to these regulations which generate infectious waste ensure that the
				method of disposal of such wastes meets the requirements of the New Mexico
				environment department or recognized local authority.
E. All garbage and refuse receptacles are
				durable, have tight fitting-lids, are insect/rodent proof, washable, leakproof
				and constructed of materials which do not absorb liquids. Receptacles are kept
				clean.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.57 - FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE

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All current applicable requirements of state and local codes
				  for fire prevention and safety must be met by the facility. The facility
				  maintains a copy of all applicable inspection reports and
				  certifications.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.58 - FIRE CLEARANCE AND INSPECTIONS

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A. Each facility requests from the fire
				authority having jurisdiction an annual inspection of the facility. If the
				policy of the fire authority having jurisdiction does not provide for an annual
				inspection of the facility, the facility documents the date the request was
				made and to whom. If the fire authority does conduct annual inspections, a copy
				of the latest inspection is kept on file in the facility.
B. Written documentation from the state fire
				marshals office or fire authority having jurisdiction evidencing a facility's
				compliance with applicable fire prevention codes is submitted to the LCA prior
				to issuance of an initial license.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.59 - STAFF FIRE AND SAFETY TRAINING

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A.
				All staff of the facility knows the location of, and is instructed in, proper
				use of fire extinguishers procedures to be observed in case of fire or other
				emergency. The facility requests the fire authority having jurisdiction to give
				periodic instruction in fire prevention and techniques of evaluation.
B. Facility staff is instructed as part of
				their duties to constantly strive to detect and eliminate potential safety
				hazards, such as loose handrails, frayed electrical cords, faulty equipment,
				blocked exits or exit ways, and any other condition which could cause burns,
				falls, or other personal injury to the clients or staff.
C. Each child is, upon being accepted into
				the facility, given an orientation tour of the facility to include, but not be
				limited to, the location of the exits, fire extinguishers, and telephones, and
				is instructed in accordance with their abilities on actions to be taken in case
				of fire or other emergencies.
D.
				Fire and evacuation drills: The facility conducts a least one fire and
				evacuation drill each month.
(1) Logs are
				maintained by the facility showing the date, time, names of staff participating
				in the drill and outlining any problems noted in the conduct of the
				drill.
(2) Fire drills are held at
				different times of the day.
(3) In
				the conduct of fire drills, emphasis is placed upon orderly evacuation, under
				proper discipline, rather than upon speed.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.60 - EVACUATION PLAN

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Each facility has an evacuation plan conspicuously posted in
				  each separate area of the building showing routes of evacuation in case of fire
				  or other emergency.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.61 - PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY CALLS

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A.
				An easily accessible telephone for summoning help in case of an emergency is
				available in the facility.
B. A
				list of emergency numbers, including, but not limited to, fire department,
				police department, ambulance services, and poison control center are
				prominently posted by each telephone.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.62 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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A.
				Fire extinguishers, as approved by the state fire marshal or fire prevention
				authority having jurisdiction, are located in the facility.
B. Fire extinguishers and other firefighting
				equipment are properly maintained as recommended by the manufacturer, state
				fire marshal or fire authority having jurisdiction.
C. All fire extinguishers are inspected
				annually and recharged as specified by the manufacturer, state fire marshal, or
				fire authority having jurisdiction. All fire extinguishers are tagged, noting
				the date of inspection.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.63 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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A manually-operated, electrically monitored fire alarm system
				  is installed in each facility as required by the national fire protection
				  association 101 (Life Safety Code). Multiple-story facilities require manual
				  alarm systems.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.64 - FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

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The facility is 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 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.65 - CARPETS

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Carpeting, if used in new facilities is of at least class II
				  rating. Existing facilities, as they replace carpeting, replace it with carpet
				  having a class II rating.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.66 - SMOKING

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Smoking, if permitted in a facility, is done only in areas
				  designated by the facility and approved by the state fire marshal or fire
				  authority having jurisdiction. Smoking is not allowed in a kitchen or food
				  preparation area.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.67 - LIGHTING AND LIGHTING FIXTURES

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The facility meets the following requirements for
				  lighting:
A. All areas of the facility
				including storerooms, stairways, hallways, and entrances are lighted
				sufficiently to make all parts of each area clearly visible.
B. Exits, exit-access ways, and other areas
				used by children and staff are illuminated.
C. All spaces occupied by people, machinery,
				or equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings, and parking lots are
				lighted.
D. Lighting is sufficient
				to make all parts of each area clearly visible.
E. All lighting fixtures are
				shielded.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.68 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING

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A. A
				facility provides emergency lighting which activates automatically upon
				disruption of electrical service.
B. The emergency lighting is sufficient to
				illuminate paths of egress and exits of the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.69 - EXITS

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A. Each facility
				and each floor of a facility has exits as required/permitted by the national
				fire protection association 101 (Life Safety Code).
B. Each facility has at least two approved
				exits, remote from each other.
C.
				Each exit is clearly marked with signs having letters at least six inches high
				whose principal strokes are at least 3/4 of an inch wide. Exit signs are
				visible at all times.
D. Exits,
				exit paths, or means of egress do not pass through hazardous areas, storerooms,
				closets, bedrooms, or spaces subject to locking.
E. Sliding doors are not acceptable as a
				required exit.
F. When illuminated
				exit signs are present, they are maintained in operable condition.
G. Exit ways are kept free from obstructions
				at all times.
H. Exit doors are at
				least 36" wide.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.70 - 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 overcurrent protection
				must 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) located on the same floor and in the same
				facility area as the circuits they serve;
(7) marked showing the area each circuit
				breaker or fused switch services.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.71 - ELECTRICAL CORDS AND ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES

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A. Electrical 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 are extension
				cords used as a general wiring method.
(4) Extension cords are plugged into an
				electrical receptacle within the room where used and are not connected in one
				room and extended to another room.
(5) Extension cords must not be used in
				series.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.72 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

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A. Heating, air-conditioning, piping,
				boilers, and ventilation equipment are 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 has a minimum indoor winter design capacity of 70
				degrees F. with controls provided for adjusting the temperature as appropriate
				for client and staff comfort.
C.
				The use of unvented heaters, open flame heaters or portable heaters is
				prohibited.
D. A supply of outside
				air sufficient to assure proper combustion 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 are connected to an approved venting system to
				take the products of combustion directly to the outside air.
F. Each facility is adequately ventilated at
				all times to provide fresh air and the control of unpleasant odors by either
				mechanical or natural means.
G. All
				gas-fired heating equipment is provided with a 100 percent automatic cutoff
				control valve that operates in the event of pilot failure.
H. The facility is provided with a system for
				maintaining clients and staffs comfort during periods of hot weather.
I. All boilers, furnaces or heater rooms are
				protected from other parts of the building by construction having a fire
				resistance rating of not less than one hour. The doors are self-closing with a
				three- quarters hour fire resistance.
J. All central ventilation and air condition
				systems are provided filters having efficiencies greater than 25
				percent.
K. All gas-burning heating
				and cooking equipment are connected to an approved venting system to take the
				products of combustion directly to the outside air.
L. All openings to the outer air used for
				ventilation are screened with screening material of not less than 16 meshes per
				lineal inch.
M. Screen doors are
				equipped with self-closing devices.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.73 - WATER HEATERS

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A.
				Fuel-fired hot water heaters are enclosed and separated from other parts of the
				building by construction as required by current state and local building codes.
				Any inspection report or certificate is maintained by the facility.
B. All water heaters are equipped with a
				pressure relief valve (pop-off-valve) vented to the outside or a drain in the
				building.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.74 - TOILETS, LAVATORIES AND BATHING FACILITIES

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A. All fixture and plumbing are installed in
				accordance with current state and local plumbing codes.
B. All toilets are enclosed and
				vented.
C. All toilet rooms are
				provided with a lavatory for hand washing.
D. All toilet rooms are kept supplied with
				toilet paper.
E. All lavatories for
				hand washing are kept supplied with disposable towels for hand drying or
				provided with a mechanical blower. The use of a common towel is
				prohibited.
F. The location, type
				and minimum number of toilets, lavatories and bathing facilities are as
				follows.
(1) Toilets and sinks for children
				in a residential facility are provided in a ratio of at least one toilet and
				one sink for every six children in care.
(2) If a residential treatment facility
				provides service to both sexes, separate facilities are provided for each sex
				in the same ratio as stated in Paragraph (1) of Subsection F of 7.20.12.74 NMAC
				of these regulations.
(3) Showers
				or tubs in a residential facility are provided for the children's use in the
				same ratio as stated in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection F of 7.20.12.74
				NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.75 - CORRIDORS

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A. Corridors in
				each facility have a minimum width of 36 inches. Corridors in newly constructed
				facilities have a minimum width of 44 inches.
B. Corridors have a clear ceiling height of
				not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projection from the
				ceiling.
C. Corridors remain clear
				and free of obstructions at all times.
D. In facilities contained within existing
				commercial or residential buildings, less stringent corridor widths are allowed
				if not in conflict with the building or fire codes and approved by the LCA
				prior to occupying the facility.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.76 - DOORS

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A. All exit doors
				must have a minimum width of 36 inches.
B. All sleeping room doors are at least one
				and three quarter inches bonded solid core, with a minimum width of 30
				inches.
C. All doors to toilet and
				bathing facilities have a minimum width of 24 inches.
D. Locks on doors to toilets are of such type
				that the lock can be released from the outside.
E. Exit doors leading to the outside of a
				facility with a capacity of ten or more children open outward.
F. Exit doors leading to the outside of a
				facility are provided with a night latch, dead bolt or security chain, provided
				such devices open from the inside without the use of a key or tool and are
				mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches above the finished floor.
G. Sleeping room doors for non-mobile
				children are at least one and three quarter inches bonded solid core, with a
				minimum width of 44 inches.
H. Each
				sleeping room housing non-mobile children must have a 44-inch exit door
				directly to the outside.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 7 - HEALTH › Chapter 20 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 12 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES › Section 7.20.12.77 - MINIMUM ROOM DIMENSIONS

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A. All
				habitable rooms in a facility must have a ceiling height of not less than seven
				feet, six inches. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments must have
				a ceiling height of not less than seven feet.
B. All habitable rooms other than a kitchen
				are not less than seven feet in any dimension.
C. Any room with a sloped ceiling is subject
				to review and approval or disapproval by the LCA, based upon Uniform Building
				Code computation of minimum area.