New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 4 - HEALTH FACILITY SANCTIONS AND CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES
Section 8.370.4.8 - TYPES OF INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS AND CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON ANY LICENSED HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A directed plan of correction: The licensing authority may direct a licensee to correct violations in a time specified, detailed plan.
B. Facility monitors: The licensing authority may select a facility monitor for a specified period of time to closely observe a health facility's compliance efforts. The facility monitor shall have authority to review all applicable facility records, policies, procedures and financial records; and the authority to interview facility staff and residents. The facility monitor may also provide consultation to the facility management and staff in the correction of violations. The health facility must pay all reasonable costs of a facility monitor.
C. Temporary management: The licensing authority may appoint temporary management with expertise in the field of health services to oversee the operation of the health facility. The management appointed will ensure that the health and safety of the facility's patients, residents, or clients is protected. The health facility must pay all reasonable costs of temporary management.
D. Restricted admissions or provision of services: The licensing authority may restrict the health facility from providing designated services and from accepting any new patients, residents, or clients until deficiencies are corrected.
E. Reduction of licensed capacity: The licensing authority may reduce the licensed capacity of a health facility.
F. Civil monetary penalty: The licensing authority may impose on any health facility a civil monetary penalty.
