Aspiration Prevention Program
The CSB manages the statewide Aspiration Prevention Program in the interest of reducing preventable aspiration in people with developmental disabilities. This program assists in the identification of risk factors, recognition of symptoms and implementation of prevention interventions. Accurate and updated Mealtime Procedure Packets, Health Care Plans and Crisis Prevention Plans are critical to this prevention effort.

The New Mexico Supports and Assessment for Feeding and Eating (SAFE) Clinic helps with this effort by providing multidisciplinary evaluation services to individuals at risk. Healthcare professionals, Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) and family members can make referrals to the Statewide Aspiration Risk List (SARL). Contact by email aspiration.Coord@state.nm.us for more information.

Statewide Aspiration Risk List (SARL)

The aspiration risk list called the Statewide Aspiration Risk List (SARL) improves supports and monitoring for individuals at risk for aspiration who are served by the NM Developmental Disability Medicaid Waiver.

Services Available Through the Program

Persons whose names are referred to this list are required to have a Mealtime Procedure Packet and must be monitored closely by an eating specialist and by their case manager. 

How to Make a Referral

Healthcare professionals, interdisciplinary teams (IDT) and family members can make referrals to the SARL.  Please contact the Aspiration Coordinator at aspiration.coord@state.nm.us for more information.

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