N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.25 - CLIENT ACCEPTANCE, ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE CRITERIA

A. The CTC shall develop admission and discharge criteria related to stabilization of behavioral health crises including out-patient and short-term residential stabilization.

B. The CTC shall post operating and admission hours in a location visible from the exterior of the facility.

C. If a client is not admitted to the CTC, the CTC shall maintain documentation of the rationale for the denial of services to the individual and any referrals made.

D. Admission criteria for adults and youth must be available in writing to all clients and visitors to the CTC.

E. Materials describing services offered, eligibility requirements and client rights and responsibilities must be provided in a form understandable to the client with consideration of the client's primary language, and the mode of communication best understood by persons with visual or hearing impairments, as applicable.

F. The CTC shall not refuse to admit a client solely on the basis of the individual living in the community on a court ordered conditional release.

G. The CTC shall conduct an assessment for each client presenting for admission. The admission assessment shall contain an assessment of past trauma or abuse, how the individual served would prefer to be approached should he become dangerous to himself or to others and the findings from this initial assessment shall guide the process for determining interventions.

H. All residential admissions of youth 14 years of age and older must comply with applicable state and federal laws.

I. Staff shall inspect clients, their clothing, and all personal effects for contraband and weapons before admission to the residential component to ensure the safety of the patient and staff.

J. Discharge planning shall begin upon admission.

K. Prior to a client returning to a less restrictive environment, staff, with the consent of the client, shall work with the client's support system, as appropriate, to prepare the client for discharge.

L. Discharge plan and summary information shall be provided to the client at the time of discharge that includes:

(1) significant findings relevant to the client's recovery;

(2) client crisis stabilization plan and progress;

(3) recommendations and documentation for continued care, including appointment times, locations and contact information for providers;

(4) recommendations for community services if indicated with contact information for the services;

(5) documentation of notification to the client's primary care practitioner, if applicable;

(6) evidence of involvement by the client as documented by his signature or refusal to sign; and

(7) signatures of all staff participating in the development of plan.

M. A copy of the discharge plan shall be provided to post discharge service provider(s).

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N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.25

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024