# 7.20.12.6 NMAC: Section 6. Objective

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** 7.20.12.6 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 6. Objective
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 7 (HEALTH) / Chapter 20 (MENTAL HEALTH) / Part 12 (LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH) / Section 6

## Text

A. Establish minimum standards for licensing of health facilities that provide residential mental health services in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of children and adolescents in need of such services. B. Provide for monitoring of facility compliance with these regulations through surveys to identify any factors that could affect the health, safety, and welfare of the clients or the staff. C. Assure that the agency/ facility establishes and follows written policies and procedures which specify how this is met. D. To assure that adequate supervision must be provided at all times. Failure to provide a child or adolescent with the care, supervision and services outlined in these regulations is a violation of these regulations which could result in suspension, revocation or denial of licensure.

## Nearby sections

- [7.20.12.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S1.md)
- [7.20.12.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S2.md)
- [7.20.12.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S3.md)
- [7.20.12.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S5.md)
- [7.20.12.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S6.md)
- [7.20.12.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S7.md)
- [7.20.12.8 NMAC Section 8. Related Regulations, Laws And Codes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S8.md)
- [7.20.12.9 NMAC Section 9. Standard Of Compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S9.md)
- [7.20.12.11 NMAC Section 11. Initial Licensure Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S11.md)
- [7.20.12.12 NMAC Section 12. Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S12.md)
- [7.20.12.13 NMAC Section 13. License Renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S13.md)
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- [7.20.12.15 NMAC Section 15. Non-Transferable Restrictions On A License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S15.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T7_C20_P12_S6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.