2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 24-17A-4 — Service delivery system; components; principles.

24-17A-4. Service delivery system; components; principles.

The interagency committee on long-term care shall take into consideration, within available resources, the following principles in the design, development and implementation of the integrated long-term care delivery system to:   

A.     ensure the dignity and respect of consumers in the treatment and support provided;   

B.     tailor home- and community-based long-term care services and programs to provide full access and coordination to meet the individual needs of consumers;   

C.     develop and provide home- and community-based long-term care services and programs of the highest quality;   

D.     provide for consumer self-determination by providing options for individual choice and consumer input in home- and community-based long-term care;   

E.     implement a state policy that defines the state's obligation regarding long-term care by integrating applicable state and federal mandates related to long-term care services;   

F.     diversify institutional care options that explore and enhance appropriate alternatives to institutional care; and   

G.     integrate various funding sources to provide quality, affordable services to the consumer.