Section 69. Staff/Client Ratios

For each facility regardless of organization or design must have, as a minimum, overall staff/client ratios (allowing for a five day work week plus holiday, vacation and sick time) as shown below: A. Those facilities serving children under the age of six years, severely and profoundly retarded, severely physically handicapped, or client's who are aggressive, assaultive, or security risks, or who manifest severely hyperactive or psychotic-like behavior, the overall ratio is one staff member to three point two (3.2) clients. 8.371.2 NMAC 19 B. Those facilities serving moderately retarded clients requiring habit training, the overall ratio is one staff member to four clients. C. Those facilities serving clients in vocational training programs and adults who work in sheltered employment situation, the overall ratio is one staff member to six point four (6.4) clients. [8.371.2.69 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024}