A. The department shall develop and maintain a quality assurance system to improve and enhance the quality of support and services for persons with developmental disabilities. The management information system portion of the quality assurance system shall track and maintain information concerning the characteristics of the persons served, support and services received and the length of time support and services are provided.
B. The program evaluation portion of the quality assurance system shall consist of a comprehensive collection of data from providers and analysis of measures of effectiveness, efficiency and consumer satisfaction.
C. The department shall adopt regulations that ensure compliance with recognized professional standards for support and services.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 50, ยง 14.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 16A - Developmental Disabilities
Section 28-16A-1 - Short title.
Section 28-16A-2 - Legislative authorization.
Section 28-16A-3 - Definitions.
Section 28-16A-4 - Developmental disabilities council; creation; membership; terms.
Section 28-16A-5 - Powers and duties.
Section 28-16A-6 - Eligibility.
Section 28-16A-7 - Comprehensive review and analysis.
Section 28-16A-8 - Reporting on community services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Section 28-16A-9 - Information and referral system; coordination and continuation.
Section 28-16A-10 - Developmental disabilities council; staff.
Section 28-16A-11 - Developmental disabilities council; reports.
Section 28-16A-12 - Developmental disabilities council; compensation.
Section 28-16A-14 - Quality assurance system.
Section 28-16A-16 - Determination of rates for payment for support and services.
Section 28-16A-17 - Independent status of service providers.
Section 28-16A-18 - Developmental disabilities early childhood evaluation system.
Section 28-16A-19 - Information and referral task force creation.