Section 28-17-9 - Referrals. - New Mexico Statutes

28-17-9. Referrals.

A.     When abuse, neglect or exploitation of a patient, resident or client of a long-term care facility is suspected, the office shall make a referral to adult protective services and licensing and certification, where appropriate. The office shall coordinate with adult protective services and licensing and certification pursuant to any investigation of abuse, neglect or exploitation undertaken by those agencies.   

B.     The following state agencies or boards shall endeavor to give priority to any complaint referred to them by the office:   

(1)     licensing and certification;   

(2)     the children, youth and families department;   

(3)     the New Mexico board of medical examiners;   

(4)     the board of nursing;   

(5)     the board of nursing home administrators; or   

(6)     the board of pharmacy.   

The office shall coordinate its efforts with those of any state agency or board to which it makes investigation referrals.   

C.     Any state agency or board which responds to a complaint against a long-term care facility or licensed individual that was referred to the agency by the office shall forward to the office copies of related inspection reports and plans of correction, notice of any citations and sanctions levied against the long-term care facility or the licensed individual.