2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24: Health and Safety
Article 26: Patient Care Monitoring Act, 24-26-1 through 24-26-12
Section 24-26-7: Immunity; unauthorized use.
24-26-7. Immunity; unauthorized use.
A. In any civil action against the facility, material obtained through the use of a monitoring device may not be used if the monitoring device was installed or used without the knowledge of the facility or without the prescribed form.
B. Compliance with the provisions of the Patient Care Monitoring Act shall be a complete defense against any civil or criminal action brought against the patient, surrogate or facility for the use or presence of a monitoring device.
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