N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.84

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

Section 8.321.11.84 - PERSONNEL RECORDS

Each CTC licensed pursuant to these regulations intending to work with youth must maintain a complete record on file for each staff member or volunteer including:

A. Completed CYFD criminal records and background check, including the FBI-approved electronic fingerprint for each employee that serves as direct service staff working with youth including licensed and certified staff. (supervisors, physicians, nurses, therapists, client care workers, coordinators, or other agency personnel who work in immediate direct unsupervised contact with youth.) The agency must have received the background clearance from the CYFD background check unit prior to the employee's direct, unsupervised contact with youth.

B. The date the employee was first employed and dates of transfers or changes in position.

C. Documentation that of a minimum of three references were checked.

D. A clearance letter from CYFD stating the applicant's background check has been conducted with negative results or a signed statement by the administrator, director, or operator attesting to direct supervision of an uncleared employee by a cleared employee until official clearance is received.

E. Documentation that each uncleared employee is identified on the staff schedule.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.84

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