N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.14.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 16.12.14.11 - PATIENT RECORDS, CONFIDENTIALTIY, AND ADVERTISING

A. Every patient encounter in an aesthetic healthcare facility must generate a healthcare record.

B. Individuals receiving aesthetic healthcare procedures from licensees in an aesthetic healthcare facility are considered patients and care must be provided to ensure confidentiality of patient information and healthcare records.

C. Use of patient information, including images, is subject to HIPAA and other legal protections, and use of such information must be authorized by the patient.

D. Advertising and marketing of aesthetic healthcare procedures is regulated and may not be deceptive, false, or misleading. Licensees must only use references to their active license and shall not represent to offer services that they do not hold an active license to provide.

E. Licensees working at an aesthetic healthcare facility who are aware of misuse of patient information or advertising have an obligation to protect patient confidentiality and take reasonable steps to address such issues with the clinical supervisor or other management.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.14.11

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 10, May 21, 2024, eff. 5/21/2024