N.M. Admin. Code § 7.4.6.8

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

Section 7.4.6.8 - GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE HRP APPLICATION APPROVAL AND REVOCATION PROCESSES

A. Any entity, other than HRPs already designated herein, seeking to become a HRP must submit an application to the hepatitis and harm reduction program. The application must include, at a minimum:

(1) name of the entity;

(2) primary contact information, including: name, telephone number and email address;

(3) mailing address;

(4) definition of the geographic area to be served;

(5) a statement confirming that if approved, the entity will participate in training and evaluation activities as required by the harm reduction program;

(6) relevant experience in providing disease prevention services, health care services, social services or substance use treatment services to individuals injecting substances; and

(7) any other information required by the harm reduction program.

B. The hepatitis and harm reduction program shall review applications to determine whether they meet the statutory and regulatory requirements. Upon approval of the application, the entity will be authorized by the harm reduction program as an HRP.

C. All organizations that provide direct services to individuals who use substances, including law enforcement, emergency medical response, medical providers, substance use treatment programs, and correctional institutes shall be considered an HRP for the sole purpose of providing fentanyl test strips or other devices approved by the department to check for potential adulterants. Organizations utilizing this limited option do not need to meet the HRP requirements outlined in section 7.4.6.9 of these rules.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.4.6.8

9/30/99; Recompiled 10/31/01, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 24, December 30, 2016, eff. 12/30/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 22, November 29, 2022, eff. 11/29/2022