N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.25.9.12 - PREMISES - EMERGENCY CLINICS

A. Emergency clinics are facilities which advertise or otherwise purport to provide veterinary medical services when these services are not normally available through other facilities. Nothing contained in this rule is intended to prohibit any licensed facility from providing services of an emergency nature.

B. The minimum staffing requirements for an emergency facility shall include a licensed veterinarian on the premises at all times during the posted hours of operation.

C. Advertisements shall clearly state:

(1) a licensed veterinarian is on the premises during the posted emergency hours;

(2) the hours the facility will provide emergency services; and

(3) the address and telephone number of the facility.

D. In addition to the equipment for veterinary hospitals and clinics, all emergency facilities shall have the equipment necessary to perform standard emergency medical procedures including but not limited to:

(1) the capability to render timely diagnostic radiological services on premises;

(2) the capacity to render timely laboratory services on premises; and

(3) the ability to provide diagnostic cardiac monitoring.

E. Emergency clinics shall meet the same standards as fixed veterinary premises.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.12

16.25.9.12 NMAC - Rp 16.25.9.12 NMAC, 01-17-2014