N.M. Admin. Code § 16.23.14.14

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.23.14.14 - OXYGEN DELIVERY, SET UP, CARE, MONITORING, AND INSTRUCTION

A. Deliver oxygen equipment and supplies.

B. Instruct the patient/family how to order supplies

C. Connect the oxygen tubing or cannula to the oxygen equipment.

D. Instruct the patient/family on the use of the cannula.

E. Instruct the patient/family on how to turn the oxygen unit on.

F. Demonstrate to patient/family how to set the liter flow.

G. Instruct the patient/family on how to connect and clean the humidifier bottle.

H. Instruct the patient/family on oxygen safety.

I. Instruct the patient/family on how to deal with equipment malfunction.

J. Instruct the patient/family regarding the back-up oxygen cylinder.

K. Instruct the patient/family who or where to call in case of emergency.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.23.14.14

16.23.14.14 NMAC - N, 7-10-00, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 23, December 10, 2024, eff. 12/10/2024