N.M. Stat. § 24A-6-2

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 24A-6-2 - Definitions

As used in the Long-Term Care Facility Dementia Training Act:

A. "direct care service" means services provided to long-term care facility residents that maintain or improve the health and quality of life of the residents;

B. "direct care service staff member" means a person employed by or contracted with a long-term care facility to provide in-person direct care services to long-term care facility residents. "Direct care service staff member" does not include a registered nurse licensed pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 3 NMSA 1978] or a physician licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978] who has received specialized training or education in geriatric care; and

C. "long-term care facility" means a long-term care facility licensed by the state that is not otherwise required to provide at least four hours of dementia care training under state or federal law. "Long-term care facility" does not include a facility licensed pursuant to the Health Care Code [Chapter 24A NMSA 1978] as an intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities.

NMS § 24A-6-2

Renumbered from § 24-17B-2 by 2024, c. 39,s. 49, eff. 7/1/2024.

Laws 2021, ch. 111, § 2.

Amended by 2023, c. 163,s. 1, eff. 6/13/2023.