These provisions set forth herein are promulgated by the secretary of the department of health by authority of NMSA 1978 Section 9-7-6(E) and in conformity with the Public Health Act, particularly NMSA 1978 Sections 24-1-3 C, 24-1-7, and 24-1-15 and pursuant to the Hospital-Acquired Infection Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 24-29-1 through 24-29-6. Administration and enforcement of these rules are the responsibility of the epidemiology and response division of the department of health.
N.M. Admin. Code § 7.4.3.3