N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.1.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.21.1.8 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

A. For the purpose of clarification of the Podiatry Act, Subsection C of Section 61-8-2 NMSA 1978, the practice of podiatry:

(1) in regard to surgical treatment shall include the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the thigh and all structures distal to the knee.

(2) does include amputation of any portion of the foot;

(3) does allow the use of the services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist; and

(4) a licensed podiatrist may assist a licensed medical or osteopathic physician in the performance of any surgery of the lower extremities.

B. A podiatric physician shall be recognized and permitted to supervise and administer hyperbaric oxygen following the published recommendations of the undersea and hyperbaric medical society, inc. "UHMS" and within the credentials and bylaws of the facility that operates the hyperbaric unit with the following stipulation; prior to administering hyperbaric oxygen, a podiatric physician must have on file with the New Mexico board of podiatry, documentation certifying compliance with the above requirements.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.1.8

16.21.1.8 NMAC - Rp, Rule IX, 10-15-04; A, 7-15-07; A, 07-29-11, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 08, April 23, 2019, eff. 5/3/2019