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NMAC 8.370.22.28 — SUPERVISING PERSONNEL

New MexicoregulationNew Mexico Health Care Authority· effective 2024-07-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The agency shall ensure the supervising staff member or a similarly qualified alternate is available at all times during operating hours (B).(NMAC 8.370.22.28 — SUPERVISING PERSONNEL)
  • 2The supervising staff member or alternate shall participate in all activities relevant to the services provided, including developing qualifications for assignments of personnel (C).(NMAC 8.370.22.28 — SUPERVISING PERSONNEL)
  • 3The agency shall ensure medically directed services are supervised by a licensed professional or appropriately qualified staff member (A).(NMAC 8.370.22.28 — SUPERVISING PERSONNEL)

Applies to: personal care

Requires that medically directed services provided by a home health agency be supervised by a licensed professional or appropriately qualified staff member, with a similarly qualified supervisor or alternate available during all operating hours. The supervisor or alternate must participate in all activities relevant to services provided, including developing qualifications for personnel assignments. Framework topic: Personnel / Supervision.

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