New Mexico Administrative Code

January 20, 2003, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part governs the prescribing of controlled substances in the treatment of pain and other conditions to ensure that they are prescribed for appropriate doses and durations and after a thorough medical evaluation.

A. "Acute pain" means the normal, predicted physiological response to a noxious chemical or thermal or mechanical stimulus, typically associated with invasive procedures, trauma or disease and is generally time-limited. B. "Addiction" is a neurobehavioral syndrome with genetic an…

The intent of the New Mexico medical board in requiring participation in the PMP is to assist practitioners in balancing the safe use of controlled substances with the need to impede harmful and illegal activities involving these pharmaceuticals. A. Any practitioner who holds a f…

The following regulations shall be used by the board to determine whether a health care practitioner's prescriptive practices are consistent with the appropriate treatment of pain. A. The treatment of pain with various medicines or controlled substances is a legitimate medical pr…

New Mexico Medical Board hereafter called the board.

A. Pursuant to Section 61-6-10 NMSA 1978, a physician may supervise as many physician assistants as the physician can effectively supervise and communicate within the circumstances of their particular practice setting. B. All supervising physicians shall submit written notice of …

Supervision of a physician assistant must be rendered by a licensed supervising physician. A. Responsibility of supervising physician. (1) Provide direction to the physician assistant to specify what medical services should be provided. This may be done through a written utilizat…

A. graduation from a program for physician assistants accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation (CAHEA) of the American medical association, the accreditation review committee on education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) or its successor agency…

Each applicant for a collaborative physician assistant license shall submit the required fees and following documentation. A. A completed application for which the applicant has supplied all information and correspondence requested by the board on forms and in a manner acceptable…

A. A physician assistant may request a change from supervised to collaborative status by submitting verification of at least three years of clinical practice supervised by a licensed physician and provide proof of current malpractice liability insurance. This change will allow th…

A. Interim permits are issued to qualified applicants who have completed the application process and complied with all other licensure requirements except certification by the NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the board. (1) Physician assistants not currently certified…

A. Unless otherwise provided by law, physician assistants may provide medical services within the scope of the physician assistants' education and experience. B. A physician assistant may assist a designated supervising physician or collaborating physician in an inpatient or surg…

Practice limitations are determined by the supervising physician's or specialty and practice setting in addition to the physician assistant's education and training.

A. Physician assistant licenses expire on March 1 of the year following expiration of certification by NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the board. To avoid additional penalty fees, a completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fees, proof of current cer…

If a military service member, the spouse of a military service member, or a recent veteran submits an application for a physician assistant license and is a qualified applicant pursuant to this part, the board shall expedite the processing of such application and issue the approp…

This part applies to physician assistants and their supervising physicians.

A. A physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant or surgeon assistant educational program accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation or by its successor shall be exempt from licensure while functioning as a physician assistant stude…

The board may waive documentation requirements for any new or pending applications when the disaster delays or prohibits the procuring of the required documents. The board will determine the length of time the emergency provisions will be in effect for each major disaster that re…

This part is adopted pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, Sections 61-6-1 through 61-6-35 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 16, 2018, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part regulates the licensing and practice of physician assistants and their supervision by or collaboration with licensed physicians.

A. "AAPA" means American academy of physician assistants. B. "Interim license" means permission issued by the board that allows a physician assistant to practice for one year pending completion of all licensing requirements. C. "Effective supervision" means the exercise of physic…

A. graduation from a program for physician assistants accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation (CAHEA) of the American medical association, the accreditation review committee on education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) or its successor agency…

Each applicant for a license as a physician assistant under supervision shall submit the required fees and following documentation. A. A completed application for which the applicant has supplied all information and correspondence requested by the board on forms and in a manner a…

New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called the board.

This part applies to physician assistants.

This part is promulgated pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, Sections 61-6-1 through 61-6-35 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

September 10, 2019 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part sets forth the manner in which a physician assistant may prescribe, administer, dispense and distribute dangerous drugs.

A. "Administer" means to apply a drug directly to the body of a patient by any means. B. "Dispense" means to deliver a drug directly to a patient and includes the mixing, labeling and repackaging of a drug from a bulk or original container. C. "Distribute" means to administer or …

A. Physician assistants may prescribe, administer, dispense and distribute dangerous drugs; including Schedule II-V controlled substances, where there is an established physician assistant-patient relationship. Physician assistants must comply with all other state and federal law…

New Mexico Medical Board hereafter called the board.

A. Improper management of medical records, including failure to maintain timely, accurate, legible and complete medical records constitutes a violation of 61-6-15.D(33). Physicians must provide every patient with a written copy of their policy or their employer's policy for medic…

This part governs the use management of medical records that are created and maintained as part of the practice of a physician who has physical possession or ownership of the records.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to and in accordance with the Medical Practice Act, sections 61-6-1 through 61-6-35 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

. July 1, 2006, unless a laterdate is cited at the end of a section.

This part establishes requirements and procedures for management of medical records.

A. "Electronic medical billing" means all data defined in Subsection D of this section that is kept by computer hard drive or disk, server hard drives or other media which is printer capable upon request. B. "Electronic medical records" means all information contained in Subsecti…

Physicians must provide complete copies of medical records to a patient or to another physician in a timely manner when legally requested to do so by the patient or by a legally designated representative of the patient. This should occur with a minimum of disruption in the contin…

Due care should be taken when closing or departing from a practice to ensure a smooth transition from the current physician to the new treating physician. This should occur with a minimum of disruption in the continuity and quality of medical care being provided to the patient. W…

New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called the board.

. If a military service member, the spouse of a military service member, or a recent veteran submits an application for a medical license and is a qualified applicant pursuant to this part, the board shall expedite the processing of such application and issue the appropriate lice…

A. Pursuant to Session Laws of 2001, Ch. 311, Section 9, an anesthesiologist may not supervise more than three anesthesiologist assistants, except in emergency cases. An anesthesiologist shall not supervise, except in emergency cases, more than four anesthesia providers if at lea…

For periods of time not to exceed fourteen days a supervising anesthesiologist may delegate supervisory responsibilities to another anesthesiologist who meets the same requirements specified under "definitions" in the act and who is familiar with the rules governing the supervisi…

A. To identify themselves to patients and others as an anesthesiologist assistant, and to wear a nametag or other identification when on duty clearly stating that they are an anesthesiologist assistant. B. Register annually with the board on or before July 1. C. Work only when un…

A. Anesthesiologist assistant licenses expire on July 1of each odd-numbered year. A New Mexico anesthesiologist assistant license that has not been renewed by July 1 of the renewal year will remain temporarily active with respect to medical practice until September 30 of the rene…