New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 27 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Part 5 - CERTIFICATION OF AIR AMBULANCE
Section 7.27.5.6 - OBJECTIVE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The purpose of this document is to inform the public and air ambulance services about the requirements and standards for the certification of air ambulance services operating within New Mexico, and the process and procedures to become certified as specified below.
A. These rules provide the minimum criteria and process for the certification of both fixed and rotor wing air ambulance services that operate within the state of New Mexico, based upon the recommendations of the air medical transport advisory committee; to provide minimum standards for certified services to abide by; and, to assist in the provision of a comprehensive system of emergency medical services in the state of New Mexico.
B. These rules are designed to assist air ambulance services in preparing for, achieving, and maintaining certification as a certified air ambulance service in the state of New Mexico. Air ambulance services that have and maintain the commission on accreditation of medical transport systems (CAMTS) accreditation meet the standards for air ambulance certification in the state of New Mexico. The bureau shall certify an air ambulance service with CAMTS accreditation following review and approval of the application and inspection, if necessary, as determined by the bureau, and payment of necessary fees and approval by the bureau.
