N.M. Code R. § 7.20.11.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 16, August 27, 2024

Section 7.20.11.18 - AGENCY IN THE COMMUNITY

A. The agency identifies a defined purpose, uses a multi-disciplinary approach in which services are coordinated within the agency and within the provider community, and collaborates with other agencies in provision of services for its clients.

B. Agency purpose: The agency's statement of purpose includes a description of its primary function as providing services that:

(1) serve those clients in need of treatment who are most vulnerable or at risk;

(2) are habilitative in focus; and

(3) are consistent with the least restrictive means principle.

C. Community access to services:

(1) The agency provides culturally competent services and serves the needs of those clients who are bicultural and/or who are non-English speaking through the use of:

(a) bilingual/bicultural professional and qualified paraprofessional personnel;

(b) translators to meet the clients' communication needs.

(2) The agency provides public information concerning its services to persons in the community who are non-English-speaking. This information is designed to encourage full participation of non-English speaking clients.

N.M. Code R. § 7.20.11.18

7.20.11.18 NMAC - Rp 7 NMAC 20.11.18, 03/29/02