LAUNDRY SERVICES | NM
7.8.2.37 LAUNDRY SERVICES: General requirements. The facility shall provide laundry services for the residents, either on the premises or through a commercial laundry and linen service. (1) On-site laundry facilities shall be located in areas separate from the resident units and shall be provided with necessary washing and drying equipment. (2) Soiled laundry shall be kept separate from clean […]
NUTRITION | NM
7.8.2.36 NUTRITION: The facility shall provide planned and nutritionally balanced meals from the basic food groups in accordance with the “recommended daily dietary allowance” of the American dietetic association, the food and nutrition board of the national research council, or the national academy of sciences. Meals shall meet the nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the […]
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 needed) medications, or treatment shall be started, changed or discontinued by the facility without an order from the physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner and with entry into the resident’s […]
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 for residents shall have a current custodial drug permit issued by the state board of pharmacy. Procurement, labeling and storage. The facility shall provide assistance to the resident in obtaining the […]