N.M. Admin. Code § 8.312.2.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.312.2.12 - REQUIRED NURSING FACILITY SERVICES

A NF is required to provide the following to a MAP eligible recipient or member resident.

A. Room and board.

B. Professional nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Professional nursing services are those services which are performed directly by a RN or a licensed practical nurse (LPN), under the direction of a MAD enrolled, and, as appropriate, MCO contracted medical practitioner.

C. Services of a RN are on an eight hours a day, seven days a week basis, and at least the services of a LPN at all other times.

D. Personal assistance services on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis. Personal assistance services are those services, other than professional nursing services, that are provided to an eligible recipient who, because of age, infirmity, physical or behavioral health limitations, requires assistance to accomplish activities of daily living.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.312.2.12

8.312.2.12 NMAC - Rp, 8.312.2.12 NMAC, 8/1/14