N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.30 - STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

A. Operator or manager: A boarding home shall be supervised by a full-time manager. Multiple facilities that are located within a 40-mile radius may have one full-time manager. The manager shall:

(1) be at least 21 years of age;

(2) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(3) pass the background check and screening process pursuant to 8.370.5 NMAC;

(4) be able to communicate with the residents in the language understood by the residents;

(5) not work while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs;

(6) have evidence of education and experience directly related to the services that are provided at the boarding home;

(7) provide three notarized letters of reference from persons unrelated to the applicant, and

(8) comply with the pre-employment requirements pursuant to the employee abuse registry, 8.370.8 NMAC;

(9) be responsible for the daily operation of the boarding home and for the safety and well-being of the residents. In the manager's absence, there shall be a responsible designee at least 21 years of age (who is not a resident of the boarding home) to assume the responsibility of the boarding home;

(10) provide orientation to all new employees which shall include resident rights, evacuation and emergency procedures, training in policies and procedures, and competent supervision designed to improve resident care;

(11) not act as, or become, the legal guardian of or have power of attorney for any resident.

B. Direct care staff:

(1) shall be at least 18 years of age;

(2) shall have adequate education, relevant training, or experience to provide for the needs of the residents;

(3) shall comply with the pre-employment requirements pursuant to the employee abuse registry, 8.370.8 NMAC;

(4) shall comply with the current requirements of reporting and investigating incidents pursuant to incident reporting, intake processing and training requirements, 8.370.9 NMAC;

C. if a boarding home provides transportation for residents, the employees of the boarding home who drive vehicles and transport residents shall have copies of the following documents on file at the boarding home:

(1) a valid New Mexico driver's license with the appropriate classification for the vehicle that is used to transport residents;

(2) proof of insurance;

(3) documentation of a clean driving record; and

(4) shall comply with the requirements of the caregivers criminal history screening requirements, 8.370.5 NMAC.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.30

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