2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 10B - Emergency Medical Services System
Section 24-10B-13 - Certification of STEMI receiving and referring centers.
24-10B-13. Certification of STEMI receiving and referring centers.
A. As used in this section, "STEMI" means ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.
B. In accordance with department rules, the department shall certify an acute care hospital as a STEMI receiving center or STEMI referring center if that hospital has been accredited as a STEMI receiving center or STEMI referring center by the society of cardiovascular patient care or another nationally recognized organization that provides STEMI receiving or referring accreditation.
C. The department shall post information regarding certification on the department's web site.
D. If a hospital loses its national accreditation as a STEMI receiving center or STEMI referring center, the secretary shall revoke the hospital's certification.
E. The secretary may adopt rules:
(1) relating to STEMI certification and revocation of certification by the department; and
(2) to assist and encourage STEMI receiving centers to enter into coordinated STEMI care agreements with STEMI referring centers and other health care facilities throughout the state to provide appropriate access to care for acute heart attack patients.
History: Laws 2013, ch. 6, 1.
