N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.10.17

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

Section 8.321.10.17 - IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF OTP OPERATING APPROVAL

A. The HCA, at its discretion, may immediately suspend the approval of any OTP found to be in a substantial violation of this regulation that results in danger to the health and welfare of any patient or of the public, until such time as the violation(s) are corrected to the satisfaction of the HCA.

B. In the event of such suspension, the OPT shall immediately:

(1) cease accepting new patients; and

(2) consult with the HCA regarding the orderly transfer of patients to other OTPs and implementation of the program closure action plan required under the "preparedness planning" section of these regulations in order to minimize adverse impact on its patients; notwithstanding the suspension of the approval, the HCA may allow the OTP to conduct limited operations of its program as the HCA finds necessary to minimize adverse impact on patients.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.10.17

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024