New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 27 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Part 9 - TRAUMA SYSTEM FUND
Section 7.27.9.12 - DEVELOPING TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING PROGRAM
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The purpose of this program is to support the development of new trauma centers to enhance the overall statewide trauma system.
A. Eligibility: Any facility that has submitted a letter of intent to the bureau to become a designated trauma center under 7.27.9 NMAC prior to the issuance of the application for this developing trauma center funding program shall be deemed eligible to apply.
B. Application process: Annually prior to the start of each state fiscal year, hospitals or healthcare facilities that have submitted a timely letter of intent to become a designated trauma center and desired level of designation, may apply to participate in the developing trauma center funding program. Such hospitals/healthcare facilities shall submit the application forms in a timely manner, as prescribed by the authority and distributed by the bureau. Such application forms will include, but not be limited to:
C. Funding amounts: Based upon the allocation decision by the authority in 7.27.9.2 NMAC, the authority will annually establish an award for each developing trauma center. The authority will consider the merits of each application under the developing trauma center funding program and will determine the actual award for each applicant.
D. Award of funds: The authority shall approve the applications and the funding amounts for each developing trauma center no later than July 31st. The department shall prepare a written agreement with each developing trauma center awarded funding under this rule that reflects the term and amount of the award, and the expectations and conditions for receiving the award, including fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
E. Use of funds: Funds awarded under the developing trauma center funding program must be used to support the developing trauma program as determined by the authority.
F. Accumulation: It is anticipated that the entire amount of the annual award to each developing trauma center will be spent during the fiscal year in which it is awarded. In the event that the entire amount cannot or will not be expended, the developing trauma center must return the unexpended balance to the department, unless it submits an accumulation and expenditure plan that is approved by the authority, prior to the end of the fiscal year in which it is awarded. The authority may approve up to one additional fiscal year to expend the balance.
G. Eligibility limit: Under the developing trauma center program there is a limit of two fiscal years during which designation as a trauma center must be achieved by a developing trauma center. If designation is not achieved during this time period, the authority shall review the circumstances and all pertinent information determining what amount if any, the department shall recover, from developing trauma center.