N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.84

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

Section 8.371.2.84 - HEALTH, HYGIENE, GROOMING AND TOILET TRAINING

A. Each client must be trained to be as independent as possible in health, hygiene and grooming practices, including bathing, brushing teeth, shampooing, combing and brushing hair, shaving and caring for toenails and fingernails.

B. Each client who does not eliminate appropriately and independently must be in a regular, systematic toilet training program and a record must be kept of their progress in the program.

C. A client who is incontinent must be bathed or cleaned immediately upon voiding or soiling, unless specifically contraindicated by the training program and all soiled items must be changed.

D. The facility must establish procedures for:

(1) weighing each client monthly, unless the special needs of the client require more frequent weighing;

(2) measuring the height of each client every three months until the client reaches the age of maximum growth;

(3) maintaining weight and height records for each client;

(4) insuring that each client maintains a normal weight.

E. At least every three days a physician must review orders prescribing bed rest or prohibiting a client from being outdoors.

F. The facility must furnish, maintain in good repair, and encourage the use of dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, braces, and other aids prescribed for a client by an appropriate specialist.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.84

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