New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 25 - STATE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
Part 2 - DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF EMPLOYEES
Section 7.25.2.8 - TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. All direct care health care providers shall be deemed employed in safety-sensitive positions to be tested for drug or alcohol abuse prior to employment, and subject to both random and for cause drug and alcohol testing thereafter pursuant to the rules promulgated by the state personnel board set forth at 1.7.8 NMAC, which rules are hereby incorporated by reference.
B. Any safety-sensitive employee may be tested without prior notice for drug or alcohol abuse upon reasonable suspicion of impairment.
C. Drug or alcohol test results shall be reported in writing only to the department's substance abuse coordinator or designee. Positive test results will be provided in writing to the prospective new hire or employee along with a copy of this rule including 1.7.8 NMAC.