New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 18 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INFIRMARIES
Section 8.370.18.57 - EXAMINATION ROOMS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.18.57

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

A. General purpose examination rooms: For medical, obstetrical, and similar examinations shall meet the following requirements:

(1) minimum floor area of 80 square feet, excluding vestibules, toilets, and closets;

(2) room arrangement shall permit at least two feet, eight inches clearance at each side and at the foot of the examination table;

(3) a lavatory or sink for hand washing; and

(4) a counter or shelf space for writing.

B. Special purpose examination rooms: For special examination such as eye, ear, nose, throat, and dental (if provided), shall meet the following requirements:

(1) floor area sufficient to accommodate procedures and equipment used but in no case less than 80 square feet, excluding vestibules, toilets, and closets;

(2) a lavatory or sink for hand washing;

(3) a counter or shelf space for writing.

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