N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.66

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.18.66 - MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

A. Ambulatory surgical centers:

(1) Personnel trained in the use of emergency equipment and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be available whenever there is a patient in the facility.

(2) Surgical staff of qualified physicians who have been granted clinical privileges by the governing body of the facility must perform all surgical procedures. A physician must be on duty whenever there is a patient in the facility.

(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist or registered nurse must be available for emergency treatment whenever there is a patient in the facility.

B. Diagnostic and treatment centers:

(1) A physician must be on duty or on immediate call whenever primary medical services are being provided to patients.

(2) A certified registered nurse anesthetist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must be on duty whenever patients are in the facility.

(3) Personnel trained in the use of emergency equipment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be on duty whenever a patient is in the facility.

C. Limited diagnostic and treatment centers:

(1) A physician must be on call whenever medical services are being given to patients.

(2) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must be on duty whenever patients are in the facility receiving medical services.

(3) Personnel trained in the use of emergency equipment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be on duty whenever a patient is in the facility.

D. Rural health clinic:

(1) The physician responsible for the medical direction of the facility must be available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.

(2) A physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse must be available to furnish patient care services at all times during the facility's regular hours of operation.

E. Infirmaries:

(1) A physician is on duty or on immediate call whenever primary medical services are being provided to patients.

(2) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant must be on duty whenever patients are in the facility. This includes nighttime hours when patients are being kept overnight for observation or treatment.

(3) Personnel trained in the use of emergency equipment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be on duty whenever a patient is in the facility.

F. New or innovative clinic:

(1) Will meet the staffing requirements of Subsection B of 8.370.18.66 NMAC of these regulations.

(2) Additional staffing or modification of staffing may be determined by the licensing authority during the initial phase of the licensing process as outlined in Paragraph (3) of Subsection A of 8.370.18.10 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.66

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024