N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.22.16

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.10.22.16 - VERIFICATION OF CME

A. Each naturopathic doctor renewing a license shall attest that they have obtained the required hours of CME. The board shall select renewal applications for audit to verify completion of acceptable CME. The board may audit CME records at any time. Licensees must maintain full and accurate CME records, including verification of attendance, for a period of at least six years.

B. The board, or a designee of the board, may offer any naturopathic doctor who is unable to provide required documentation upon request a settlement in lieu of initiating disciplinary action. Settlements may include a letter of reprimand and a $500 fine, reportable to the healthcare integrity and protection data bank.

C. Any naturopathic doctor who fails to respond to a CME audit constitutes unprofessional and dishonorable conduct for failure to provide the board with information requested by the board. Potential sanctions include fines, letters of reprimand, or license suspension or revocation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.22.16

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 06, March 24, 2020, eff. 3/24/2020