N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.7

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

Section 7.30.6.7 - DEFINITIONS

A."Children's medical service" ("CMS") is a unit of the public health division in the NM department of health that engages in:

(1) identification of children and youth with, or at risk for having, special health care needs (CYSHCN);

(2) provision of preventive, diagnostic, treatment services and care coordination toward the attainment of maximum health for children with special health care needs, and adults with cystic fibrosis;

(3) promotion of the development of quality health care and outcome measures for this population (children and youth with special health care needs);

(4) monitoring these outcomes and the impact of changes in the health care system for this population;

(5) technical assistance and training for individuals serving this population; and

(6) administration of the universal newborn hearing screening program and the newborn genetic screening program, and other necessary administrative services to assess the needs of this population, facilitating access to care, and providing services.

B. "Hospital" means a hospital or other institution having facilities for childbirth.

C. "Neonatal intensive care unit" ("NICU") means an intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants.

D. "Newborn genetic screening program" means a unit of the public health division under children's medical services department that engages in:

(1) surveillance, assurance and policy development;

(2) public and provider education;

(3) follow-up (both short-term and long-term) to assure quality of care for infants who have abnormal results on screening; and

(4) provision of efficient service coordination between families and their infants, between the contracted laboratory and other involved entities.

E. "Primary care physician" ("PCP") means a family practitioner, pediatrician, physicians assistant, nurse practitioner, general practitioner, or midwife that will be assuming the continuing care of the infant after discharge from the birth facility or after homebirth.

F. "Parents or guardians" means persons with legal decision making authority for the child.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.6.7

7.30.6.7 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 30.6.7, 10/30/12