New Mexico Register - Volume XXXV - Issue 10 - May 21, 2024 - Amendment to 16.12.4 NMAC

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New Mexico Register amendment updating 16.12.4 NMAC, effective 5/21/2024, revises requirements for hemodialysis technicians’ fees, examinations, endorsement, recertification standards, supervision/direction, and disciplinary action. It also sets approval requirements for hemodialysis technician programs and minimum training program standards, including establishment of an advisory committee. The amendment further provides detailed definitions, including roles, training, certification, supervision concepts, and program components such as curriculum, clinical experience, and contact hours.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Amendment Effective May 21, 2024

Objective and scope for hemodialysis technicians

Definitions (A-J)

Definitions (delegation, direct supervision, and reserved items)

New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 10 / May 21, 2024 This is an amendment to 16.12.4 NMAC, Sections 6, 7, 9 and 10 effective 5/21/2024. [16.12.4.6](16.12.4.6) OBJECTIVE: Pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act, this part establishes the requirements for fees, examinations, endorsement, recertification standards and functions, [~~supervision/director~~] supervision, direction and disciplinary action for hemodialysis technicians. It also establishes requirements for approval of hemodialysis technician programs, minimum standards for hemodialysis training programs, and the hemodialysis technician advisory committee. [ [16.12.4.6](16.12.4.6) NMAC-Rp, [16.12.4.6](16.12.4.6) NMAC, 12/13/2022, A, 5/21/2024] [16.12.4.7](16.12.4.7) DEFINITIONS: A. Definitions beginning with the letter A: (1) ”administrator”, means an operating officer of an agency with the authority to make notification of change to the New Mexico board of nursing; (2) “agency”, means a business, organization or facility at specified location that is approved by the New Mexico board of nursing to train hemodialysis technician students; (3) “approval”, means action taken by the board to accept and grant specific recognition. (4) “audit”, means a verification of continuing education documents and work hour requirements. B. Definitions beginning with the letter B: “board”, means New Mexico board of nursing (NMBON) . C. Definitions beginning with the letter C: (1) “central venous catheter”, means a synthetic tube place into a high flowing central vein used to provide hemodialysis; (2) “certificate”, means a document issued by the board identifying legal privilege and authorization to perform specific certified hemodialysis technician functions and procedures in the state of New Mexico; (3) “certification examination”, means a board-approved tool designed to evaluate an applicant’s knowledge of a specific subject; (4) “certified hemodialysis technician (CHT)”, refers to a person who has received national certification and is certified by the board to assist in the direct care of patients undergoing hemodialysis, under the supervision and at the direction of a registered nurse according to the rules adopted by the board; (5) “certified hemodialysis technician I (CHT I )”, refers to a person who is certified by the board to assist in the direct care of patient undergoing hemodialysis under the supervision and direction of a registered nursing according to the rules adopted by the board; (6) “certified hemodialysis technician II (CHT II)”: refers to a person who has met the requirements of a certified hemodialysis technician (CHT) and has successfully completed the training for the expanded scope of practice as defined in the rules from an approved hemodialysis technician training program and receives certification from the board for the expanded scope of practice; (7) “clinical experience”, refers to the supervised skills component of the hemodialysis training program; (8) “clinical preceptor”, means a registered nurse who supervises and observes hemodialysis technician students providing hemodialysis patient care: (9) “competency”, means the demonstration of knowledge in a specific area and the ability to perform specific skills and tasks in a safe, efficient manner: (10) “continuing education (CE)”, means a planned learning experience for certified hemodialysis technicians which includes experiences designed to promote the development, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the enhancement of care to the patient and may be offered by the nurse educator of the agency; (11) “contact hour”, means a unit of measurement to describe an approved organized learning experience. One contact hour is equivalent to a continuous 60 minute clock hour: (12) “curriculum”, means a detailed course outline, description or syllabus, which, includes objectives, content, teaching-learning activities and evaluation strategies, and includes the minimum

FAQs

What becomes effective under this amendment to 16.12.4 NMAC?

The amendment to 16.12.4 NMAC takes effect 5/21/2024 and updates requirements for fees, examinations, endorsement, recertification standards, supervision/direction, and disciplinary action for hemodialysis technicians.

What requirements does the amendment set for training programs?

It establishes requirements for approval of hemodialysis technician programs and minimum standards for hemodialysis training programs, including the hemodialysis technician advisory committee.

How does the document define direct supervision for hemodialysis technicians?

Direct supervision is supervision by a licensed nurse who is physically present and readily accessible while providing patient care, including observing, evaluating, and directing care.

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