New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 17 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTERS
Section 8.370.17.32 - LABORATORY SERVICES

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.17.32

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. A facility that provides on-site laboratory services shall meet all current CLIA regulations and must have a CLIA certificate appropriate to the level of testing (e.g., certificate of waiver, provider performed microscopy (PPM) or certification for moderately complex testing or waiver).

B. A facility that contracts out its laboratory services shall only contract with a laboratory that meets all current CLIA regulations and has CLIA certificates appropriate for all testing requested by the facility.

C. All lab test results performed either at the facility, or by contract, or by other arrangement must be entered into the client record(s).

D. All laboratory procedures shall be conducted in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.

E. Facilities that provide laboratory services or collect specimens for testing by outside CLIA laboratories must provide the following:

(1) laboratory work counter(s) with a sink and electrical outlets;

(2) lavatory or counter sink(s) equipped for hand washing, or alcohol-based hand sanitizer to decontaminate hands;

(3) adequate storage for lab supplies;

(4) specimen collection facilities with a toilet and lavatory;

(5) blood collection facilities shall have seating space, a work counter and hand washing facilities;

(6) appropriate storage facilities to ensure specimens are maintained at correct temperatures and to prevent any deterioration or contamination.

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