ALF Articles

MEDICATIONS | NM

7.8.2.35                 MEDICATIONS:  Administration of medications or staff assistance with self-administration of medications shall be in accordance with state and federal laws.  No medications, including over-the-counter medications, PRN (when

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CUSTODIAL DRUG PERMITS | NM

7.8.2.34                 CUSTODIAL DRUG PERMITS:  A facility with two (2) or more residents that is licensed pursuant to this rule and that assists with self-administration or safeguards medications

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RESIDENT RIGHTS | NM

7.8.2.33                 RESIDENT RIGHTS:  All licensed facilities shall understand, protect and respect the rights of all residents.             Prior to admission to a facility, a resident and legal representative

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REPORTING OF INCIDENTS | NM

7.8.2.32                 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS:             The facility shall insure that all suspected cases or known incidents of resident abuse, neglect or exploitation are reported in accordance with

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HANDLING OF EMERGENCIES | NM

7.8.2.31                 HANDLING OF EMERGENCIES:             Upon admission, each resident or surrogate decision maker shall designate a primary care practitioner (PCP) to be called in case of a

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HANDLING OF RESIDENT FUNDS | NM

7.8.2.30                 HANDLING OF RESIDENT FUNDS:             Each resident has the right to manage their personal funds in accordance with state or federal laws.             If the facility agrees,

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