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NMAC 8.370.22.20 — ACCEPTANCE OF PATIENTS/CLIENTS
New MexicoregulationNew Mexico Health Care Authority· effective 2024-07-01
What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1The agency must accept a patient/client for treatment only when there is a reasonable expectation that the patient/client's health care or supportive service needs can be met adequately in the patient/client's place of residence.(NMAC 8.370.22.20 — ACCEPTANCE OF PATIENTS/CLIENTS)
Applies to: personal care
A home health agency may accept a patient/client for treatment only when there is a reasonable expectation that the person's health care or supportive service needs can be adequately met in their place of residence. Framework topic: Intake / Admission & Service Delivery.
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