New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Must be able to supply hot water to all hot water taps within the facility at full pressure during peak demand periods and maintain a maximum temperature of 120 degrees farenheit. B. Fuel fired hot water heaters must be enclosed and separated from other parts of the building b…

A. All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations which provide radiological services to include portable and dental units must meet the requirements of the New Mexico environment department for installation and use of the radiological equipment. B. For those facilities pr…

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is specified at the end of a section.

A. All fixtures and plumbing must be installed in accordance with current state and local plumbing codes. B. All toilets must be enclosed and vented. C. All toilet rooms must be provided with a lavatory for hand washing. D. All toilets must be kept supplied with toilet paper. E. …

A. Each facility and each floor of a facility shall have exits as required/permitted by national fire protection association 101 (life safety code). B. Each exit must be marked by illuminated signs having letters at least six inches high whose principle strokes are at least three…

A. Ambulatory surgical centers: (1) Minimum corridor width shall be six feet. (2) In operating room and surgical suites where patients are transported on stretchers or beds, corridors will have a width of eight feet. B. All other facilities: minimum corridor width shall be five f…

A. The minimum door width for patient's use shall be 34" in width. B. Patient room doors in infirmaries shall be 44" in width 1 3/4" solid core. C. Operating rooms and recovery rooms shall have a minimum door width of 44". D. Examination and treatment rooms shall have a minimum d…

The following shall apply to each outpatient facility, with additions or modifications as noted for each specific type of outpatient facility in other sections of these regulations or not applicable based on scope of services provided by the facility. Administration and public ar…

Facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations that provide laboratory services must provide the following: A. laboratory work counter(s) with sink, and electric services; B. lavatory(ies) or counter sink(s) equipped for hand washing; C. storage cabinet(s) or closet(s); D. spe…

A. Floor material shall be readily cleanable and wear resistant. B. In all areas subject to wet cleaning, floor materials shall not be physically affected by liquid germicidal or cleaning solution. C. Floors subject to traffic while wet including showers and bath areas shall have…

A. General purpose examination rooms: For medical, obstetrical, and similar examinations shall meet the following requirements: (1) minimum floor area of 80 square feet, excluding vestibules, toilets, and closets; (2) room arrangement shall permit at least two feet, eight inches …

A. Rooms for minor surgical and cast procedures (if these services are provided) shall have a minimum floor area of 120 square feet, excluding vestibule, toilet, and closets. B. The minimum room dimension shall be 10 feet. C. A lavatory or sink for hand washing shall be provided.…

Those facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations which require an observation room for the isolation of suspect or disturbed patients must meet the following requirements: A. The minimum floor area must be 80 square feet. B. The observation room must be convenient to a nur…

A. Establish minimum standards for licensing of health facilities who provide outpatient medical services and infirmaries. B. Monitor health facilities providing outpatient medical services and infirmaries with these regulations through surveys to identify any areas which could b…

In addition to all other requirements contained in these regulations ambulatory surgical centers will provide the following. A. A covered entrance for pickup of patients after surgery. B. A medical records room equipped for recording, and retrieval of medical records. C. At least…

In addition to all other requirements contained in these regulations Infirmaries will provide the following: A. patient rooms which have a minimum of 100 square feet for single occupancy or 160 square feet for double occupancy; B. patient rooms must have a call system to summon h…

All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must have a governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for determining, implementing, and monitoring policies governing the total operation of the facility and for ensuring that these policies are administered so as…

Each facility must have an administrator/ director/manager hired or appointed by the governing body to whom authority has been delegated to manage the daily operation of a facility and implement the policies and procedures adopted by the governing body.

A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must have a written plan for the orientation, ongoing staff development, supervision and evaluation of all staff members, including but not limited to the following: A. facility's emergency and safety procedures; B. policies and p…

Each staff member who provides direct medical services to patients, such as physicians, dentists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurses, physicians assistants, etc., who are required to be licensed, registered or certified by the state of New Mexico must have a current …

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 …

A. Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must maintain a crash cart or emergency medical tray to provide emergency life saving procedures which may be needed in the facility. B. Crash carts or emergency trays will be supplied with the drugs and biologicals commonly…

Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must post its hours of operation where they can be clearly seen by patients.

Patient care responsibilities must be delineated for all nursing personnel. Nursing services must be provided in accordance with standards of nursing practice as outlined in the current rules and regulations of the New Mexico board of nursing.

A. "Applicant" means the individual who, or organization which, applies for a license; if the applicant is an organization, then the individual signing the application on behalf of the organization must have authority from the organization; the applicant must be the owner. B. "Ce…

A. A physician must examine the patient immediately before surgery to evaluate the risk of anesthesia and of the procedure to be performed. B. Before discharge from the facility each patient must be evaluated by a physician or a certified registered nurse anesthetist for proper a…

A. Drugs and biologicals must be stored, prepared and administered in accordance to acceptable standards of practice and in compliance with the New Mexico state board of pharmacy. B. Outdated drugs and biologicals must be disposed of in accordance with methods outlined by the New…

A. All lab test results performed either at the facility or by contract or arrangement with another entity must be entered into the patients record. B. All laboratory procedures will be conducted in accordance with acceptable standards of practice. C. Special requirements for rur…

A. All authenticated radiological reports shall be filed in the patient's medical record. B. Interpretations of x-rays shall be written or dictated and signed by qualified physician or other individual authorized by the medical director.

A. Each patient will have a hospital type bed complete with: (1) mattress and water proof mattress cover with pad; (2) pillow with pillow case; (3) two sheets and blankets adequate for comfort. B. Each bed will be provided with a bedside table. C. Locker or closet will be provide…

Facilities or agencies subject to these regulations are also subject to other regulations, codes and standards as the same may from time to time be amended as follows: A. Health facility licensure fees and procedures, New Mexico health care authority, 8.370.3 NMAC. B. Health faci…

The degree of compliance required throughout these regulations is designated by the use of the words "shall" or "must" or "may". "Shall" or "must" means mandatory. "May" means permissive. The use of the words "adequate", "proper", and other similar words means the degree of compl…

A. Ambulatory surgical center: means any distinct entity that operates exclusively for the purpose of providing surgical services without anticipation of overnight stay of patients. This type of facility may be integrated with the surgical department of an existing hospital and i…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

No license shall be issued without the following: A. Receipt of the application with all attachments listed in Section 9 of these regulations. B. Survey conducted by the licensing authority.

Upon receipt of a properly completed application and all required documentation an initial survey of the proposed hospice facility or agency will be scheduled by the licensing authority.

Upon completion of the initial survey and determination that the hospice facility or agency is in compliance with these regulations the licensing authority will issue a license.

A. Annual license: An annual license is issued for a one year period to a hospice facility which has met all requirements of these regulations. B. Temporary license: The licensing authority may, at its sole discretion, issue a temporary license prior to the initial survey, or whe…

A. Licensee must submit a renewal application on forms provided by the licensing authority, along with the required fee at least 30 days prior to expiration of the current license. B. Upon receipt of renewal application and required fee prior to expiration of current license, the…

A license shall not be transferred by assignment or otherwise to other persons or locations. The license shall be void and must be returned to the licensing authority when any one of the following situations occur: A. ownership of the facility changes; B. the facility changes loc…

A license will automatically expire at midnight on the day indicated on the license as the expiration date, unless sooner renewed, suspended, or revoked, or: A. on the day a facility discontinues operation; B. on the day a facility is sold, leased, or otherwise changes ownership …

In accordance with Subsection H of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, if immediate action is required to protect human health and safety, the licensing authority may suspend a license pending a hearing, provided such hearing is held within five working days of the suspension, unless waive…

A license may be revoked or suspended, an initial or renewal application for license may be denied, or intermediate sanctions or civil monetary penalties may be imposed after notice and opportunity for a hearing, for any of the following reasons: A. failure to comply with any pro…

A. Hearing procedures for an administrative appeal of an adverse action taken by the licensing authority against a hospice facility as outlined in Section 17 and 18 above will be held in accordance with adjudicatory hearings, New Mexico health care authority, 8.370.2 NMAC. B. A c…

A. These regulations apply to any hospice facility licensed or required to be licensed pursuant to these regulations which provides inpatient hospice services on a 24 hour basis. B. These regulations apply to any hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility w…

A hospice must have a governing body or individual who assumes full legal responsibility for determining, implementing and monitoring policies governing the hospice's total operations. The governing body must also ensure that all services provided are consistent with accepted sta…

The hospice shall establish an interdisciplinary team to provide or supervise the care and services offered by the hospice. A. The hospice must have an interdisciplinary team that includes at least the following disciplines: (1) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy; (2) a registere…

A hospice must ensure that all services described below are provided directly by hospice staff, or under arrangements made by the hospice as specified in Section 23 of these regulations: A. Nursing care provided by or under the supervision of a registered nurse. Nursing care must…

A hospice may arrange for another individual or entity to furnish services to the hospice's patients. Services provided under arrangement must meet the following standards: A. The hospice shall have a written agreement for the provision of such services. B. The hospice ensures th…

A hospice must conduct an annual comprehensive self-assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care provided, including inpatient care. The findings are to be used by the hospice to correct identified problems and to revise hospice policies, if necessary. A mechanism must b…