New Mexico Administrative Code

A. "FCVS" means the federation credential verification service of the federation of state medical boards. B. "HSC" means the hospital services corporation, a New Mexico corporation, and a certified credential verification organization serving hospitals and health plans located in…

A. Application fee of $400. B. Triennial license renewal fee of $450 plus a triennial fee to support the impaired physicians program of $150. C. Temporary license fee for a temporary camp or school license of $50. D. Temporary license fee for a temporary teaching/research license…

A. Application fee of $150. B. Biennial renewal of licensure fee of $150. C. Change of primary supervising physician fee of $25. D. Late fee of $50 for physician assistants who renew their license, or provide required documentation, after March 1 but by April 15 of the renewal ye…

New Mexico Department of Health.

A. Introduction: (1) The division prescribes the following regulations establishing requirements for CE to be met by the licensee to protect the health and well-being of the citizens of New Mexico and to promote current midwifery knowledge and practice. (2) Philosophy of CE: The …

A. Scope of practice: Practice by CNMs encompasses independently providing a full range of primary health care services for clients from adolescence to beyond menopause. These services include primary care; sexual and reproductive health care; gynecologic health; family planning …

The department may deny, revoke, or suspend any license held or applied for or reprimand or place a license on probation on the grounds of incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or other grounds listed in this section, pursuant to Subsection V of Section 24-1-3, NMSA 1978. A. Grou…

The department shall appoint a CNM advisory board to make recommendations to the department regarding the regulation of CNMs: A. The board may be comprised of: (1) up to four New Mexico licensed CNMs, at least two of whom are actively practicing midwifery; (2) one New Mexico lice…

If any part or application of these rules is determined to be illegal, the remainder of these rules shall not be affected.

This rule applies to any person seeking to practice or currently practicing as a certified nurse-midwife in the state of New Mexico.

This rule is authorized by Subsection E of Section 9-7-6 NMSA 1978, Subsection S and Subsection V of Section 24-1-3 NMSA 1978 and Section 24-1-4.1 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 7, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This rule governs the licensure and practice of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in New Mexico.

A. Definitions beginning with "A": (1) "ACNM" means the American college of nurse-midwives. (2) "AMCB" means American midwifery certification board. (3) "Addiction" is a neurobehavioral syndrome with genetic and environmental influences that results in psychological dependence on…

A. ACNM "core competencies for basic midwifery practice". B. ACNM "standards for the practice of midwifery". C. ACNM handbook: "the home birth practice manual".

A. Licensure requirements: A CNM practicing in New Mexico shall hold an active license that meets the New Mexico board of nursing's requirement to practice as a registered nurse in New Mexico and shall hold current certification by AMCB or its designee. The department may deny li…

New Mexico Department of Health, Public Health Division, Maternal Health Program.

A. General provisions: (1) A licensed midwife may provide any care or services allowed by these regulations. (2) The division requires full disclosure of past midwifery or other professional licensure, suspensions, and revocations which will be considered before granting any lice…

A. Grounds for action:(1) Incompetence. Charges of incompetence may be based upon a single act of incompetence or upon a course of conduct or series of acts or omissions which extend over a period of time and which, taken as a whole, demonstrate incompetence. It shall not be nece…

New Mexico retains a state apprentice process to become a midwife; the division will provide a division-approved student workbook as a tool in determining the acceptability of an applicant's educational experience. The main purpose of the education program is to establish entry-l…

The division will administer a state jurisprudence examination for licensure of midwives at least quarterly. This examination must be taken by all applicants applying for licensure in New Mexico. Proof of passing NARM exam within one year or current CPM certification is required …

A. Scope of practice: The licensed midwife may independently manage health care services related to the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period for people without general health or obstetrical complications. The LM may provide normal newborn care for up to six weeks of age…

The division shall appoint a licensed midwifery advisory board to make recommendations to the department regarding the regulation of LMs. A. The board's activities will be:(1) review complaints and mortalities, set forth in Subsection G of 16.11.3.14 NMAC, involving LMs as reques…

If any part or application of the regulations governing the practice of licensed midwifery is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.

These regulations apply to any licensed midwife practicing in the state of New Mexico or licensed by the New Mexico department of health, public health division.

The regulations set forth herein are promulgated by the secretary of the department of health by authority of Subsection E of Section 9-7-6 NMSA 1978, Subsection V of Section 24-1-3 NMSA 1978, and Section 24-1-21 NMSA 1978. The public health division ("division") of the departmen…

Permanent.

December 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The regulations establish policy, standards, and criteria relating to: the educational and examination requirements, issuing of permits and licenses, midwifery practice, and continuing education of persons who practice licensed midwifery.

A. Definitions beginning with "A": "Apprentice midwife" means a person age 18 years or older, holding a high school diploma or a GED as minimum educational requirement who: (1) wishes to make application in the state of New Mexico for basic education in midwifery by apprenticeshi…

A. "Department of health practice guidelines for New Mexico licensed midwives" B. "Standards and core competencies of practice for licensed midwives in New Mexico"

A. General provisions: (1) If caring for New Mexico residents, an apprentice or student midwife must be on one of three pathways: (a) New Mexico state process; (b) NARM's portfolio evaluation process (PEP); or (c) accredited midwifery school enrollment. (2) A permit or modified p…

New Mexico Board of Nursing.

A. Organization: (1) The board shall annually elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. The term of office begins immediately after the conclusion of the meeting at which the election occurred unless a later date is indicated in the election. (2) All members of the board, includi…

A. Verification of license or certificate: (1) The board staff shall make informal verification of licensure or certification status available immediately on the board website. (2) Any employer or other interested person or entity may request informal verification of the status o…

A. Advisory function: To assist and advise the board in its functions and mission, the board may appoint and utilize, at its discretion, advisory committees consisting of at least one board member and at least two members that are experts in the pertinent field to assist in the p…

A. High ethical standards: Pursuant to the mission of the board, all members of the board, employees of the board, and committee members shall act in their official capacities in the interest of the public and not for personal gain or the benefit of the members of a particular pr…

A. Use of legal name: A licensee or certificate holder must use the licensee or certificate holder's legal name on all applications and licenses. B. Name changes:(1) A licensee or certificate holder may submit a name change to the board at any time. (2) A licensee or certificate …

These rules apply to the board and all those licensed by or subject to the jurisdiction of the board.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act, Sections 61-3-1 to -30 NMSA 1978 and the Lactation Care Provider Act, Sections 61-36-1 to -6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

December 13, 2022 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 1 is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practice of nursing, lactation care providers, certified medication aides, certified hemodialysis technicians, approve schools of nursing and medication aide and he…

A. Definitions beginning with the letter A: (1) "administration of medications", means a process whereby a prescribed drug or biological agent is given to a patient/client by a person licensed or certified by the board to administer medications; (2) "advanced practice registered …

A. APRN: Advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. CNP, CNS, CRNA); B. CE: Continuing education; C. CHT: Certified hemodialysis technician; D. CMA: Certified medication aide; E. CNP: Certified nurse practitioner; F. CNS: Clinical nurse specialist; G. COA: Council on accreditation …

The mission of the board is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practice of nursing, schools of nursing, hemodialysis technicians, medication aides, and lactation care providers in New Mexico. The board is not an advocacy organ…

New Mexico Board of Nursing.

A. Improper management of medical records, including failure to maintain timely, accurate, legible and complete medical records constitutes a violation of 61.3.28 A (6). B. Destruction of medical records must be such that confidentiality is maintained. Records should be shredded …

This rule governs the use management of medical records that are created and maintained as part of the practice of a certified nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist.