Prior to admission to a facility, the licensee or authorized representative and the child’s parent/s or guardian, shall sign a written admission agreement. The facility shall keep the original agreement in the child’s records and a copy must be provided to the child’s parents or guardian. A standard form may be developed and used. The admission agreement must meet the criteria stated below:

1. A. The services that will be provided by the facility and the charges for such services must be explained in full.
2. B. The method of payment for the services must be clearly stated.
3. C. Terms for termination of the admission agreement either on part of the facility or the parents or guardian must be clearly outlined.
4. D. A new admission agreement must be made whenever any term of the agreement is changed by either the facility or the parents or guardian.

[7.8.3.29 NMAC – N, 05/15/01]