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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.9 - LICENSURE PROCESS FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT UNDER SUPERVISION

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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 acceptable to the board. Applications are valid
				for one year from the date of receipt.
B. Two letters of recommendation from
				physicians licensed to practice medicine in the United States or physician
				assistant program directors, or the director's designee, who have personal
				knowledge of the applicant's moral character and competence to
				practice.
C. Verification of
				licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to
				practice as a physician assistant, or other health care profession.
				Verification must be sent directly to the board from the other state
				board(s).
D. Verification of all
				work experience in the last two years, if applicable, provided directly to the
				board.
E. Upon receipt of a
				completed signed application and fee, a member or agent of the board will
				review the application and may approve the license. The applicant may be
				scheduled for a personal interview before the board, a board member designated
				by the board, or an agent of the board.
F. The initial license is valid until March 1
				of the year following expiration of certification by NCCPA or other certifying
				agency approved by the board.
G.
				All applicants for initial licensure as a physician assistant are subject to a
				state and national criminal history screening at their expense.
(1) Applications for licensure will not be
				processed until receipt of the background check requirements
				verification.
(2) Applications will
				be processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background
				screening and may be granted while the screening is still pending.
(3) If the criminal background screening
				reveals a criminal arrest or charge, the applicant/licensee will be notified to
				submit copies of legal documents and other related information to the board.
				Failure to report a criminal arrest or charge is a violation of the Medical
				Practice Act.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.10 - APPROVAL OF SUPERVISING PHYSICIANS

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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 intent to supervise a physician assistant on forms prescribed
				by the board.
C. Within 30 days
				after an employer terminates the employment of a physician assistant, the
				supervising physician or the physician assistant shall submit a written notice
				to the board providing the date of termination and reason for
				termination.
D. A physician
				assistant who is employed by the United States government and who works on land
				or in facilities owned or operated by the United States government or a
				physician assistant who is a member of the reserve components of the United
				States and on official orders or performing official duties as outlined in the
				appropriate regulation of that branch may be licensed in New Mexico with proof
				that their supervising physician holds an active medical license in another
				state.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.11 - SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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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 utilization plan or by other direct communications.
(2) Provide a means for immediate
				communication between the physician assistant and the supervising
				physician.
(3) Comply with the
				quality assurance requirements specified in Subsection B of 16.10.15.11
				NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.12 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR COLLABORATIVE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE

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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, or passed the physician assistant national
				certifying examination administered by NCCPA prior to 1986 and has proof of
				continuous practice with an unrestricted license as a physician assistant in
				another state for four years prior to application;
B. current NCCPA certification or
				certification by another certifying agency approved by the board;
C. practice primary care as defined in
				Subsection J of
				16.10.15.7
				NMAC;
D. completed three years of
				clinical practice as a physician assistant with supervision by a licensed
				physician;
E. maintain a policy of
				malpractice liability insurance;
F. good moral and professional character;
				and
G. any other proof of
				competency as may be requested by the board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.13 - LICENSURE PROCESS FOR A COLLABORATIVE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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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 to the board. Applications are valid
				for one year from the date of receipt.
B. Two letters of recommendation from
				physicians licensed to practice medicine in the United States or physician
				assistant program directors, or the director's designee, who have personal
				knowledge of the applicant's moral character and competence to
				practice.
C. Verification of
				licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to
				practice as a physician assistant, or other health care profession.
D. Verification of three years of clinical
				practice as a physician assistant.
E. Verification of current malpractice
				liability insurance.
F. All
				applicants may be scheduled for a personal interview before the board or the
				board's designee for an interview and must present original documents, as the
				board requires.
G. The initial
				license is valid until March 1 of the year following expiration of NCCPA or
				other certifying agency approved by the board.
H. License by endorsement from New Mexico
				board of osteopathic examiners. Applicants who are currently licensed in good
				standing by the New Mexico board of osteopathic examiners may be licensed by
				endorsement upon receipt of a verification of licensure directly from the New
				Mexico board of osteopathic examiners; verification of three years of clinical
				practice as a physician assistant, and verification of current malpractice
				liability insurance as well as meet other listed requirements.
I. All applicants for initial licensure as a
				physician assistant are subject to a state and national criminal history
				screening at their expense.
(1) Applications
				for initial licensure will not be processed until receipt of the background
				check requirements verification.
(2) Applications for initial licensure will
				be processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background
				screening and may be granted while the screening is still pending.
(3) If the criminal background screening
				reveals a criminal arrest or charge, the applicant/licensee will be notified to
				submit copies of legal documents and other related information to the board.
				Failure to report a criminal arrest or charge is a violation of the Medical
				Practice Act.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.14 - COLLABORATIVE AND SUPERVISED STATUS

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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 the
				physician assistant to work as a collaborative or supervised physician
				assistant.
B. A physician assistant
				may request a change from collaborative to supervised status by submitting a
				supervising physician form to the board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.15 - INTERIM AND TRAINING PERMITS

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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 by NCCPA or other certifying
				agency approved by the board, have a one-time grace period of one year from the
				date of graduation from a program approved by ARC-PA or its successor agency to
				become certified.
(2) Interim
				permits expire at the end of the one year grace period. Upon expiration of the
				interim permit the physician assistant may no longer practice, but may reapply
				upon certification by NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the
				board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.16 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

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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 surgical health care institution within the
				institution's bylaws or policies including act as a first surgical assistant in
				the performance of surgery, when permitted by the institution's bylaws or
				regulations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.17 - PRACTICE LIMITATIONS

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Practice limitations are determined by the supervising
				  physician's or specialty and practice setting in addition to the physician
				  assistant's education and training.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.18 - LICENSE EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, CHANGE OF STATUS

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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 certification of NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the
				board, and other documentation must be submitted through the online renewal
				system, post-marked or hand-delivered on or before March 1 of the expiration
				year. A New Mexico physician assistant license that has not been renewed by
				March 1 of the renewal year will remain temporarily active with respect to
				medical practice until June 1 of the renewal year at which time, the board
				shall suspend the license for non-renewal and the status shall be changed to
				lapsed.
B. The board assumes no
				responsibility for renewal applications not received by the licensee for any
				reason. It is the licensee's responsibility to assure the board has accurate
				address information and to make a timely request for the renewal application if
				one has not been received prior to license expiration.
C. Renewal applications postmarked or
				hand-delivered after March 1 but prior to April 15 must be accompanied by the
				completed renewal application, proof of current certification of NCCPA or other
				certifying agency approved by the board, the renewal fee and late fee indicated
				in
				16.10.9.9
				NMAC.
D. Renewal applications
				postmarked or hand-delivered on or after April 16 but prior to May 30 must be
				accompanied by the completed renewal application, proof of current
				certification of NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the board, the
				renewal fee and late fee indicated in
				16.10.9.9
				NMAC.
E. A physician assistant who
				has not passed the NCCPA recertification exam or been recertified by another
				certifying agency approved by the board, prior to the date of license
				expiration may apply to the board for an emergency deferral of the requirement.
				A designee of the board may grant deferrals of up to one year.
(1) A physician assistant who is granted an
				emergency deferral shall pay the renewal fee and additional late fee indicated
				in
				16.10.9.9
				NMAC.
(2) The license of a
				physician assistant who is granted an emergency deferral shall expire two years
				after the original renewal date, regardless of the duration of the emergency
				deferral.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.19 - EXPEDITED MEDICAL LICENSURE FOR MILITARY AND SPOUSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION

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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 appropriate
				  license as soon as practicable. Any qualified applicant seeking expedited
				  consideration pursuant to this section shall submit a copy of form DD214 or its
				  equivalent with their application.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.20 - EXEMPTION FROM LICENSURE

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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 student.
B. A physician assistant employed by the
				United States government and who works on land or in facilities owned or
				operated by the United States government or a physician assistant who is a
				member of the reserve components of the United States and on official orders or
				performing official duties as outlined in the appropriate regulation of that
				branch.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.15.21 - PROVISIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE DURING A DECLARED DISASTER

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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 results in
				  applications for a federal emergency license.
A.
Federal emergency license.
The board may waive specific requirements in Subsections B and D of
				16.10.15.9
				NMAC if the applicant is unable to obtain the documentation from individuals or
				institutions located in the disaster area.
B.
License expiration.
Initial
				federal emergency licenses shall be valid for not less than three months or
				more than fifteen months. Licenses shall be renewed on March 1 following the
				date of issue, pursuant to
				16.10.15.18
				NMAC. The board reserves the right to request additional documentation,
				including but not limited to recommendation forms and work experience
				verification forms prior to approving license renewal. At the time a federal
				emergency license is approved for renewal it will be transferred to a full
				medical license.
C.
License
				renewal.
The temporary federal emergency license may be renewed one time
				for a period of not more than twelve months with a prorated fee of $75.00,
				provided the federal emergency is still in effect.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called the
				  board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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This part is promulgated pursuant to the Medical Practice
				  Act, Sections
				  61-6-1
				  through
				  61-6-35
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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September 10, 2019 unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part sets forth the manner in which a physician
				  assistant may prescribe, administer, dispense and distribute dangerous
				  drugs.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.7 - DEFINITIONS

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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 supply to a patient under the
				direct care of the distributing physician assistant prepared or repackaged
				drugs or the manufacturer's original container(s), containing a quantity
				suitable for the prescribed treatment or condition.
D.
"Established physician
				assistant-patient relationship"
means a relationship between a physician
				assistant and a patient that is for the purpose of maintaining the patient's
				well-being. At a minimum, this relationship is established by an interactive
				encounter between patient and physician assistant involving an appropriate
				history and physical or mental status examination sufficient to make a
				diagnosis and to provide, prescribe or recommend treatment, with the informed
				consent from the patient and availability of the physician assistant or
				coverage for the patient for appropriate follow-up care. A medical record must
				be generated by the encounter.
E.
"Physician assistant"
means a health professional who is licensed
				by the board to practice as a physician assistant.
F.
"Prescribe"
means to issue an
				order individually for the person for whom prescribed, either directly from the
				prescriber to the pharmacist or indirectly by means of a written or electronic
				order signed by the prescriber, bearing the name and address of the prescriber,
				license classification, the name and date of birth of the patient, the name of
				the drug prescribed, direction for use and the date of issue.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 16 - ADMINISTERING, PRESCRIBING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS › Section 16.10.16.8 - PRESCRIBING, ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING AND DISTRIBUTING DANGEROUS DRUGS

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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 laws regulating prescribing, administering,
				dispensing and distributing dangerous drugs including Schedule II-V controlled
				substances.
B. A physician
				assistant may only provide pharmaceuticals within the extent of their scope of
				practice and training. Physician assistants may not provide dangerous drugs to
				individuals for other than those that they have a physician assistant-patient
				relationship.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.2 - SCOPE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to and in accordance
				  with the Medical Practice Act, sections
				  61-6-1
				  through
				  61-6-35
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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.
July 1, 2006, unless a laterdate is cited at
				  the end of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.8 - RELEASE OF MEDICAL RECORDS

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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 continuity and quality of
				  medical care being provided to the patient. If the medical records are the
				  property of a separate and independent organization, the physician should act
				  as the patient's advocate and work to facilitate the patient's request for
				  records.
A. Medical records may not be
				withheld because an account is overdue or a bill for treatment, medical
				records, or other services is owed.
B. A reasonable cost-based charge may be made
				for the cost of duplicating and mailing medical records. A reasonable charge is
				not more than $30 for the first 15 pages, and $0.25 per page thereafter.
				Patients may be charged the actual cost of reproduction for electronic records
				and record formats other than paper, such as x-rays. The board will review the
				reasonable charge periodically. Physicians charging for the cost of
				reproduction of medical records shall give consideration to the ethical and
				professional duties owed to other physicians and their patients.
C. Psychotherapy notes must be maintained
				separately from the patient's medical record, and may be withheld from the
				patient. The patient does not have the right to read, amend or have a copy of
				psychotherapy notes. Release of psychotherapy notes to other health care
				providers requires express authorization from the patient.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.9 - CLOSING, SELLING, RELOCATING OR LEAVING A PRACTICE

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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. Whenever
				  possible, notification of patients is the responsibility of the current
				  treating physician.
A. Whenever
				possible, active patients and patients seen within the previous three years
				must be notified at least 30 days before closing, selling, relocating or
				leaving a practice. The method of notification is established in Subsection C
				of this section.
B. The executor of
				the physician's estate or his designee shall notify patients within at least
				thirty (30) days after the death of the physician and indicate how to obtain
				patient records from the closed practice. The method of notification is
				established in Subsection C of this section.
C. Notification may be satisfied using any of
				the following methods:
(1) by placing a
				notice in at least one newspaper in the local practice area; notice should
				advise patients where their medical records will be stored; notice should
				include any pertinent information the patient may need for obtaining or
				transferring the records, including the name, mailing address and telephone
				number of a contact person with access to the stored records; notification
				should run a minimum of two times per month for three months to reach a maximum
				number of patients; or
(2) by
				written or electronic mail; or
(3)
				by individual correspondence to the patient's last known physical or electronic
				mail address.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 17 - MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS › Section 16.10.17.10 - RETENTION, MAINTENANCE AND DESTRUCTION OF MEDICAL RECORDS

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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 medical record retention, maintenance and
				destruction.
B. Written medical
				record policy shall include:
(1) responsible
				entity/agent name of contact to obtain records or request transfer of records,
				telephone number and mailing address;
(2) how the records can be obtained or
				transferred;
(3) how long the
				records will be maintained before they are destroyed; and
(4) cost of obtaining copies of records, and
				of recovering records/transferring records.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called the
				  board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.2 - SCOPE

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This part applies anesthesiologist assistants and their
				  supervising anesthesiologists.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to and in accordance
				  with the Anesthesiologist Assistants Act, Session Laws of 2001, Ch. 311,
				  Sections 1 through 11.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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8/11/01, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part regulates the licensing and practice of
				  anesthesiologist assistants and their supervision by
				  anesthesiologists.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A. "Lapsed" means a
				license that has not been renewed by September 30 of the expiration year and
				has been suspended for non-renewal. A license that has lapsed is not valid for
				practice in New Mexico.
B.
				"Military service member" means a person who is serving in the armed forces of
				the United States or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United
				States, including the national guard.
C. "Recent veteran" means a person who has
				received an honorable discharge or separation from military service within the
				two years immediately preceding the date the person applies for an
				anesthesiologist assistant license pursuant to section 16.10.19.10. The veteran
				shall submit a copy of Form DD214, or its equivalent, as part of the
				application process.
D.
				"Supervising anesthesiologist" means an anesthesiologist currently and actively
				licensed in the state of New Mexico who meets the requirements of the act, who
				will function as the supervisor of the anesthesiologist assistant, and whose
				application to do so is accepted by the board.
E. "Suspended for non-renewal" means a
				license that has not been renewed by September 30 of the expiration year, and
				has at the discretion of the board, been lapsed.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.8 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

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A.
				Completion of a graduate level training program for anesthesiologist assistants
				accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation
				(CAHEA) of the American medical association or its successor agency.
B. Successful completion of the certification
				examination of the national commission on certification of anesthesiologist
				assistants (NCCAA).
C. Current ACLS
				certification.
D. Be of good moral
				and professional character.
E. Not
				have had a anesthesiologist assistant registration or license refused,
				suspended, or revoked by any other state for reasons that relate to the ability
				to perform skillfully and safely.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.9 - LICENSURE PROCESS

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Each applicant for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant
				  shall submit the required fees as defined in Subsection A of
				  16.10.9.10
				  NMAC 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 to
				the board. Applications are valid for one year from the date of
				receipt.
B. Two letters of
				recommendation from board certified anesthesiologists licensed to practice
				medicine in the United States who have served as a supervisor of the applicant
				or anesthesiologist assistant program directors who have personal knowledge of
				the applicant's moral character and competence to practice. Letters of
				recommendation must be sent directly to the board from the individual
				recommending the applicant.
C.
				Verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a
				license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant, or other health care
				profession. Verification must be sent directly to the board from the other
				state board(s). Verification must include an original seal; attest to current
				status, issue date, license number, and all other related
				information.
D. Applicants may be
				required to personally appear before the board or the board's designee for an
				interview and may present original documents, as the board requires.
E. The initial license is valid until July 1
				of the next odd-numbered year.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.10 - EXPEDITED MEDICAL LICENSURE FOR MILITARY AND SPOUSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION

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. 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 license
				  as soon as practicable. Any qualified applicant seeking expedited consideration
				  pursuant to this section shall submit a copy of form DD214 with their
				  application.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.11 - SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

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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 least one is an anesthesiologist
				assistant.
B. The supervising
				anesthesiologist shall submit written notice of intent to supervise an
				anesthesiologist assistant on forms prescribed by the board. These forms must
				be submitted and approved before the anesthesiologist assistant begins work.
				Supervising anesthesiologists who are notifying the board of their intent to
				supervise an anesthesiologist assistant with less than one year of experience
				will include a plan for providing enhanced supervision during the first year of
				practice.
C. An anesthesiologist
				assistant shall only work under the supervision of an anesthesiologist approved
				by the board.
D. Failure of the
				supervising anesthesiologist to comply with the Medical Practice Act and the
				rules may result in denial of approval for current or future anesthesiologist
				assistant supervision.
E. Except in
				cases of emergency, the supervising anesthesiologist must be present in the
				operating room during induction of a general or regional anesthetic and during
				emergence from a general anesthetic, and the presence of the supervising
				anesthesiologist must be documented in the patient record.
F. The supervising anesthesiologist must be
				present within the operating suite and immediately available to the operating
				room when an anesthesiologist assistant is performing anesthesia
				procedures.
G. The supervising
				anesthesiologist shall ensure that all activities, functions, services and
				treatment measures are properly documented in writing and that all anesthesia
				records are reviewed, countersigned and dated.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.12 - TEMPORARY DELEGATION OF SUPERVISION

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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 supervision of an
				  anesthesiologist assistant.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.13 - RESPONSIBILITY OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

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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 under the supervision of a
				board approved anesthesiologist, or as delegated under the provisions of
				16.10.19.11 NMAC.
D. Immediately
				report to the supervising anesthesiologist any unexpected or adverse
				peri-operative events, or incidents when the prescribed anesthetic deviates
				from its expected course.
E. Assure
				that except in cases of emergency, the supervising anesthesiologist is present
				in the operating room during induction of a general or regional anesthetic and
				during emergence from a general anesthetic, and the presence of the supervising
				anesthesiologist is documented in the patient record.
F. Practice within the defined scope of
				authority and all provisions of Session Laws of 2001, Ch. 311, Sections 1
				through 11.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.14 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL

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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
				renewal year at which time, at the discretion of the board, the license may be
				suspended for non-renewal and the status changed to lapsed. Primary supervising
				anesthesiologist will be notified.
B. A completed renewal application,
				post-marked on or before July 1 of the renewal year, shall include the required
				fees as defined in Subsection B of 16.10.9.10 NMAC and certification of
				required continuing education.
C.
				The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications not received by
				the licensee for any reason. It is the licensee's responsibility to make timely
				request for the renewal application if one has not been received.
D. Renewal applications postmarked or
				hand-delivered after July 1 will be subject to late penalties as defined in
				Subsection D of 16.10.9.10 NMAC.
E.
				The board may suspend for non-renewal and change the status to lapsed, on
				October 1 of the renewal year, the license of any anesthesiologist assistant
				who has failed within ninety days after the license renewal date either to
				renew their license, or to change the license status, or to pay all required
				fees, or to comply with NCCAA certification requirements, or to provide
				required documentation.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.15 - INACTIVE STATUS AND REINSTATEMENT

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A. Upon request an anesthesiologist assistant
				may place the license on inactive status. Licensing or renewal fees already
				paid to the board will not be refunded, regardless of the date of the status
				change. A license placed in inactive status does not require payment of renewal
				fees.
B. An anesthesiologist
				assistant with a license in inactive status may not practice as an
				anesthesiologist assistant.
C.
				Re-instatement within two years. An inactive, lapsed, voluntarily lapsed or
				suspended license may be placed on active status upon completion of a renewal
				application in which the applicant has supplied all required fees and proof of
				current competence.
D.
				Re-instatement after two years. An inactive, lapsed, voluntarily lapsed or
				suspended license may be placed on active status upon completion of a
				re-instatement application for which the applicant has supplied all required
				fees, information and correspondence requested by the board on forms and in a
				manner acceptable to the board. Applicants may be required to personally appear
				before the board or the board's designee for an interview.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION

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A. Proof
				of forty hours of continuing education is required for each bi-annual
				renewal.
B. Current certification
				in advanced cardiac life support is also required for license renewal and the
				hours spent in refresher courses count as part of the required education
				hours.
C. Required continuing
				education will be prorated during the initial licensing period. Individuals
				licensed less than one year will require no continuing education for the
				initial renewal. Individuals licensed more than one year, but less than two
				years must submit proof of twenty hours of continuing education, including ACLS
				certification.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 19 - QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS › Section 16.10.19.17 - SEVERABILITY

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If any provision of this rule is determined to be void or
				  illegal by a court of law or other authority, the remainder of the rule shall
				  remain in full force and effect notwithstanding.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 20 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGISTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.20.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called the
				  board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 20 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGISTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.20.2 - SCOPE

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This part applies to polysomnographic technologists,
				  polysomnographic technicians, polysomnographic trainees, polysomnographic
				  students and other persons who may provide sleep-related
				  services.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 20 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGISTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.20.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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This part is promulgated pursuant to and in accordance with
				  the Polysomnography Practice Act, Sections
				  61-6B-1
				  through
				  61-6B-10
				  and the Medical Practice Act, Sections
				  61-6-1
				  through
				  61-6-35
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 20 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGISTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.20.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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January 1, 2010, unless a different date is cited at the end
				  of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 20 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGISTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.20.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part regulates the licensing and practice of
				  polysomnographic technologists.