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NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS

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

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Keep a copy or proof of the current license, registration, or certificate for each staff member for whom one is required by the State of New Mexico (F).(NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS)
  • 2Make staff records available for review upon request of the licensing authority within four hours (opening paragraph).(NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS)
  • 3Include the staff member's name, address, position for which employed, and date of employment (A-D).(NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS)
  • 4Maintain a health certificate for all staff having contact with patient/clients stating the employee is free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form as required by the infectious disease bureau (E).(NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS)
  • 5Maintain a complete record on file for each staff member and for all volunteers with in-home contact or working more than half-time (opening paragraph).(NMAC 8.370.22.37 — STAFF RECORDS)

Applies to: personal care

Requires each licensed agency to maintain a complete personnel record for every staff member and for volunteers with in-home contact or working more than half-time. Records must be made available to the licensing authority within four hours and must contain specified items including a tuberculosis-free health certificate and proof of current license, registration, or certification. Framework topic: Records / Documentation.

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