N.M. Admin. Code § 7.29.3.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 7.29.3.10 - PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT

A. Duty of the department: To the extent funds are made available for the purposes of the act, Section 24-1A-3.1A NMSA 1978, the department may contract, in accordance with applicable procurement procedures, with New Mexico nonprofit entities to assist communities in the recruitment, placement, and retention of health care personnel in health care underserved areas of the state and to coordinate such effort with health professional education programs. Such efforts shall be consistent with priorities set out by the department. The department will monitor the performance of the contractor to ensure compliance with the intent of the act.

B. Eligibility: In order to contract pursuant to this part of the rules, the entity shall meet the following requirements:

(1) be a New Mexico nonprofit entity which has obtained and maintains a federal internal revenue service 501c(3) tax exempt status;

(2) have a governing board of directors which is representative of the geographic areas and ethnic populations in New Mexico and is comprised of both health care providers and consumers;

(3) have the capability to carry out the purposes of Subsection A of 7.29.3.8 NMAC of these rules, including qualified professional staff;

(4) not be a health care provider or association of health care providers; and

(5) meet other requirements as determined by the department.

C. Reports: The department will monitor the performance of the contractor(s) to ensure compliance with the intent of the act. The contractor shall submit to the department all financial and program reports required by the contract.

D. Selection of candidates: The contractor shall conduct all recruitment activities based upon the following considerations:

(1) all candidates shall be considered on an equal opportunity basis without regards to race, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or disability or religion or ethnicity; and

(2) whenever possible, emphasis will be placed upon assisting native New Mexicans, New Mexico residents and graduates from New Mexico health professional education programs in relocating to health care underserved areas.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.29.3.10

7.29.3.10 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 29.3.8, 10/16/06