# 8.370.16.6 NMAC: Section 6. Objective

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.370.16.6 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 8 (SOCIAL SERVICES) / Chapter 370 (OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED) / Part 16 (REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES) / Section 6

## Text

A. Establish minimum standards for long term care facilities in the state of New Mexico. B. Monitor long term care facilities with these regulations through surveys to identify any areas which could be dangerous or harmful to the residents or staff. C. Encourage the maintenance of long term care facilities that will provide quality services which maintain or improve the health and quality of life to the residents.

## Nearby sections

- [8.370.16.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S1.md)
- [8.370.16.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S2.md)
- [8.370.16.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S3.md)
- [8.370.16.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S5.md)
- [8.370.16.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S6.md)
- [8.370.16.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S7.md)
- [8.370.16.8 NMAC Section 8. Licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S8.md)
- [8.370.16.9 NMAC Section 9. Types Of License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S9.md)
- [8.370.16.10 NMAC Section 10. Scope Of License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S10.md)
- [8.370.16.11 NMAC Section 11. Separate Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S11.md)
- [8.370.16.12 NMAC Section 12. License Renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S12.md)
- [8.370.16.13 NMAC Section 13. Posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S13.md)
- [8.370.16.14 NMAC Section 14. Report Of Changes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S14.md)
- [8.370.16.15 NMAC Section 15. Non-Transferable Restriction On License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S15.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C370_P16_S6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.