N.M. Code R. § 7.20.12.80 – Administration and Public Areas

A. Entrances are able to accommodate wheelchairs.
B. Public areas include:
(1) conveniently accessible wheelchair storage; and
(2) reception and information counter or desk; and
(3) conveniently accessible public toilets; and
(4) conveniently accessible drinking fountains.
C. Interview space(s) for private interviews related to social services, obtaining medical and/or psychological information, etc., are provided.
D. General or individual office(s) for business transactions, records, administrative, and professional staff are provided.
E. Clerical space or rooms for typing, clerical work, and filing, separated from public areas for confidentiality, are provided.
F. Special storage for staff personal effects with locking drawers or cabinets (may be individual desks or cabinets), are provided. Such storage is near individual work stations and is staff controlled.
G. General storage facilities for supplies and equipment are provided.
H. When indicated, the nurses station(s) has a work counter, communication system, space for supplies, and provisions for charting.
I. A drug distribution station, is provided and includes a work counter, sink, refrigerator, and locked storage for biologicals and drugs, and may be part of the nurses station.
[1/1/99; 7.20.12.80 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.80, 02/28/05]