N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.57

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

Section 8.370.18.57 - EXAMINATION ROOMS

A. General purpose examination rooms: For medical, obstetrical, and similar examinations shall meet the following requirements:

(1) minimum floor area of 80 square feet, excluding vestibules, toilets, and closets;

(2) room arrangement shall permit at least two feet, eight inches clearance at each side and at the foot of the examination table;

(3) a lavatory or sink for hand washing; and

(4) a counter or shelf space for writing.

B. Special purpose examination rooms: For special examination such as eye, ear, nose, throat, and dental (if provided), shall meet the following requirements:

(1) floor area sufficient to accommodate procedures and equipment used but in no case less than 80 square feet, excluding vestibules, toilets, and closets;

(2) a lavatory or sink for hand washing;

(3) a counter or shelf space for writing.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.57

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