ALF Articles

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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TRANSPORTATION | NM

7.8.2.29                 TRANSPORTATION:  The facility shall either provide transportation or assist the resident in using public transportation.             The facility’s motor vehicle transportation assistance program shall include the following

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PERSONAL POSSESSIONS | NM

7.8.2.28                 PERSONAL POSSESSIONS:             Each resident shall be permitted to keep personal property in their possession at the facility, if it is not detrimental to the health

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