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 shall be given a written description of the legal rights of the resident, translated into another language, if necessary, to meet the resident’s understanding. If the resident has no legal […]
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 7.1.13 NMAC. (1) The facility shall also report any incident or unusual occurrence which has or could threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the residents and staff to the licensing […]
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 medical necessity. Each resident or representative shall also designate a concerned person to be called in case of an emergency. The facility shall establish a policy to secure medical assistance if the resident’s own […]
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, the resident may entrust his or her personal funds to the facility for safekeeping and management. In such cases, the facility shall: (1) have written authorization from the resident or his or her […]