New Mexico Register / Volume XXXV, Issue 20 / October 22, 2024

 

 

This is an amendment to 16.2.16 NMAC, Section 10, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27 and 28 effective 10/22/2024.

 

16.2.16.10             CERTIFIED AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION APPLICATION:  Upon [approval] submission of a complete application for certified auricular detoxification specialist [application] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall issue a certified auricular detoxification specialist certification that will be valid until July 31 following the initial certification.  [In the interim between regular board meetings, whenever a qualified applicant for certified auricular detoxification specialist certification has filed his or her application and complied with all other requirements of this section, the board’s chairman or an authorized representative of the board may grant an interim temporary certified auricular detoxification specialist certification that will suffice until the next regular meeting of the board.] In no event shall the applicant begin the practice of auricular detoxification until the certified auricular detoxification specialist certification [or interim temporary certified auricular detoxification specialist certification] is issued by the board.  [The application requirements for certified auricular detoxification specialist certification shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the auricular detoxification specialist certification application fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC; and

                B.            [an] a application for certified auricular detoxification specialist certification that is complete and in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, date of birth and social security number if the applicant has one; and

                [C.           two passport-type photographs of the applicant taken not more than six months prior to the submission of the application; and

                D.] C.     a copy of the applicant’s high school diploma or high school general equivalency diploma (GED) or diploma of higher education; and

                [E.] D.    a copy of the applicant’s certificate of successful completion of a board approved auricular detoxification specialist training program; and

                [F.] E.    the name of the auricular detoxification supervisor(s) registered with the board who will supervise the applicant if known; and

                [G.] F.    an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist application form as to whether the applicant:

                                (1)           has been subject to any disciplinary action in any jurisdiction related to the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine, the practice of auricular detoxification, the provision of medical or counseling services for disease prevention, harm reduction or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency, or related to any other profession including other health care professions for which the applicant is licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized to practice including resignation from practice, withdrawal or surrender of applicants license, certificate or registration during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings or investigation for potential disciplinary proceedings; or

                                (2)           has been a party to litigation in any jurisdiction related to the applicants practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine, the practice of auricular detoxification, the provision of medical or counseling services for disease prevention, harm reduction or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency, or related to any other profession including other health care professions for which the applicant is licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized to practice; or

                                (3)           is in arrears on a court-ordered child support payment; or

                                (4)           has violated any provision of the act or the rules; and

                [H.] G.   an affidavit as provided on the certified detoxification specialist application form attesting the disciplinary record of the applicant with regard to each jurisdiction where the applicant has been licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized to practice any profession, including health care professions, in any jurisdiction, under any authority other than the New Mexico Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act; and

                [I.] H.     an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist application form certifying that all documents submitted with the form are true and faithful copies of the original; and

                [J.] I.      an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist application form certifying a record free of convictions for drug or alcohol related offenses for at least two consecutive years before the submission of the certified auricular detoxification specialist application; and

                [K.] J.    an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist application form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           an applicant who has been subject to any action or proceeding comprehended by Subsection G of 16.2.16.10 NMAC may be subject to disciplinary action at any time, including denial, suspension or revocation of certification, pursuant to the provisions of the act, Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978; and subject to the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 NMSA 1978, et seq., and subject to the Criminal Offender Employment Act, Section 28-2-1 NMSA 1978, et seq.; and

                                (2)           an applicant who provides the board with false information or makes a false statement to the board may be subject to disciplinary action, including denial, suspension or revocation of certification, pursuant to the provisions of the act, Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978, and the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 NMSA 1978, et seq.; and

                                (3)           the applicant is responsible for reading, understanding and complying with the state of New Mexico laws and rules regarding this application as well as the practice of auricular detoxification; and

                                (4)           the certified auricular detoxification specialist certification must be renewed annually by July 31; and

                                (5)           if the relationship with an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor terminates for any reason, to continue working, the certified auricular detoxification specialist must arrange to be supervised by another auricular detoxification specialist supervisor and notify the board within [five] 30 working days; and

                                (6)           the applicant must notify the board within ten days if the applicant’s address changes; and

                                (7)           the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke any license, certified auricular detoxification specialist certification or auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978, for reasons authorized in Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978 of the act and clarified in 16.2.12 NMAC; and

                [L.] K.    an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist application form stating that the applicant understands that a certified auricular detoxification specialist is authorized to perform only the following, for the purpose of harm reduction or treating and preventing alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency and only within a board approved treatment program that demonstrates experience in disease prevention, harm reduction, or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency:

                                (1)           auricular acupuncture detoxification using the five auricular point national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) procedure or other board approved auricular procedures; and

                                (2)           the application to the ear of simple board approved devices that do not penetrate the skin using the five auricular point national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) procedure or other board approved auricular procedure and that the board approved devices that do not penetrate the skin are: seeds, grains, stones, metal balls, magnets and any small sterilized, spherical object that is non-reactive with the skin; and

                [M.] L.   a board approved clean needle technique examination and the board approved jurisprudence examination covering the act and the rules with passing scores of not less than 90%;

                [N.] M.   an accurate translation in English of all documents submitted in a foreign language; each translated document shall bear the affidavit of the translator certifying that he or she is competent in both the language of the document and the English language and that the translation is a true and faithful translation of the foreign language original; each translated document shall also bear the affidavit of the translator certifying that the translation is a true and faithful translation of the original; each affidavit shall be signed before a notary public; the translation of any document relevant to an application shall be at the expense of the applicant.

[16.2.16.10 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.10 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.13             CERTIFIED AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST RENEWAL:  Upon [approval] submission of a complete renewal application for certified auricular detoxification specialist [renewal application] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall renew the certification, which shall be valid until July 31 of the next year. [The application requirements for certification renewal shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the auricular detoxification specialist certification renewal fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC paid [by check or money order] in U.S. funds, [or by credit card in U.S. funds if using the board’s online renewal process]; and

                B.            a complete renewal application for certified auricular detoxification specialist [renewal application that is complete and] in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, date of birth and social security number, or individual tax identification number; and

                C.            the name of the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor(s) registered with the board who will supervise the applicant if known and notice of which of these is to be the primary supervisor; and

                D.            an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist renewal form as to whether the applicant since last receiving or renewing his or her certification with the board:

                                (1)           has been subject to any disciplinary action in any jurisdiction related to the practice of auricular detoxification, or related to any other profession including other health care professions for which the applicant is licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized to practice including resignation from practice, withdrawal or surrender of applicants license, certificate or registration during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings or investigation for potential disciplinary proceedings; or

                                (2)           has been a party to litigation in any jurisdiction related to the applicant's practice of auricular detoxification, or related to any other profession including other health care professions for which the applicant is licensed, certified, registered or legally recognized to practice; or

                                (3)           is in arrears on a court-ordered child support payment; or

                                (4)           has violated any provision of the act or the rules; and

                E.            an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist renewal form certifying a record free of convictions for drug or alcohol related offenses for a minimum of one year prior to application for renewal; and

                F.            an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist renewal form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           an applicant who has been subject to any action or proceeding comprehended by Subsection C of 16.2.8.10 NMAC may be subject to disciplinary action at any time, including denial, suspension or revocation of licensure, pursuant to the provisions of the act, Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978; and subject to the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 NMSA 1978, et seq. and subject to the Criminal Offender Employment Act, Section 28-2-1 NMSA 1978, et seq; and

                                (2)           an applicant who provides the board with false information or makes a false statement to the board may be subject to disciplinary action, including denial, suspension or revocation of licensure, pursuant to the provisions of the act, Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978, and the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 NMSA 1978, et seq.; and

                G.            an affidavit as provided on the certified auricular detoxification specialist renewal form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           the applicant is responsible for reading, understanding and complying with the state of New Mexico laws and rules regarding this application as well as the practice of auricular detoxification and supervision; and

                                (2)           the certification must be renewed annually by July 31; and

                                (3)           the applicant must notify the board within ten days if the applicant’s address changes; and

                H.            if the applicant renews using the board’s online application process, the applicant shall check all appropriate affidavit check boxes in the online application and the applicant’s agreement to pay by credit card shall be equivalent to the applicant’s witnessed signature and notary’s stamp and signature normally required by the above affidavits; and

                I.             an accurate translation in English of all documents submitted in a foreign language; each translated document shall bear the affidavit of the translator certifying that he or she is competent in both the language of the document and the English language and that the translation is a true and faithful translation of the foreign language original; each translated document shall also bear the affidavit of the translator certifying that the translation is a true and faithful translation of the original; each affidavit shall be signed before a notary public; the translation of any document relevant to an application shall be at the expense of the applicant; and

                J.             satisfactory proof as determined by the board of completion of any continuing education requirements established by the board.

[16.2.16.13 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.13 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.17             AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

                A.            The auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall:

                                (1)           be a licensed doctor of oriental medicine;

                                (2)           be registered with the board as an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor;

                                (3)           supervise no more than 30 certified auricular detoxification specialists;

                                (4)           be accessible for consultation directly or by telephone to a certified auricular detoxification specialist under his or her supervision;

                                (5)           directly visit each certified auricular detoxification specialist under [his] their supervision at the treatment program site at intervals of [not more than] at least once every [six] 12 weeks with the first visit occurring not more than [two] four weeks after supervision has begun for the first year, then at least once per year thereafter at the supervisor’s discretion with regular meetings by electronic methods (telephone, email, teleconferencing as examples) at intervals to be determined by the supervisor;

                                (6)           be responsible for having each certified auricular detoxification specialist under their supervision require each patient to complete a written, signed consent form outlining the responsibilities of the certified auricular detoxification specialist, the nature of the treatment, expected outcomes, and the scope and limits of practice;

                                (7)           ensure that the certified auricular detoxification specialist is following a board approved treatment protocol; and

                                (8)           notify the board in writing, within five working days, when a certified auricular detoxification specialist enters into a supervisory relationship with the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor, or the supervisory relationship is terminated; and

                B.            an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall be responsible for the delivery of competent, professional services and ensuring that patient consents are obtained; and

                C.            the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall terminate the supervisory relationship if the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor has the reasonable belief that the certified auricular detoxification specialist has violated the act or the rules; in such case the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall notify the board and the certified auricular detoxification specialist’s employer, in writing, within five working days that the supervisory relationship is terminated and give in writing the reasons for the termination.

[16.2.16.17 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.17 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.18             AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION:  Upon [approval] submission of [an] a complete application for auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration [application] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall issue an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration [that will be valid until July 31 following the initial registration.  In the interim between regular board meetings, whenever a qualified applicant for auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration has filed their application and complied with all other requirements of this section, the board’s chair or an authorized representative of the board may grant an interim temporary auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration that will suffice until the next regular meeting of the board.]  In no event shall the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor begin supervising a certified auricular detoxification specialist until the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration [or interim temporary auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration] is issued by the board.  [The application requirements for an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration application fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC;

                B.            proof of successful completion of an official national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) course, or another board-approved training program, or a CV demonstrating experience, or education in the field of harm reduction and alcoholism, substance abuse and chemical dependency at least equivalent to that provided in a NADA training, and three letters of reference attesting to the applicant’s competence and experience in the field of auricular treatment for harm reduction, auricular treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency;

                C.            [an] a complete application for auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration [that is complete and] in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, date of birth and social security number, or individual tax identification number;

                D.            the names of all certified auricular detoxification specialists certified with the board who are under the supervision of the applicant;

                E.            an affidavit as provided on the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration application form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           a certified auricular detoxification specialist is authorized to perform only the following, for the purpose of harm reduction or treating and preventing alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency and only within a board approved substance abuse treatment program that demonstrates experience in disease prevention, harm reduction, or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency:

                                                (a)           auricular acupuncture detoxification using the five auricular point national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) procedure or other board approved procedure; and

                                                (b)           the application to the ear of simple board approved devices that do not penetrate the skin using the five auricular point national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) procedure and that the board approved devices that do not penetrate the skin are: seeds, grains, stones, metal balls, magnets and any small sterilized, spherical object that in non-reactive with the skin; and

                                (2)           the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall not be a member of the certified auricular detoxification specialist’s family or a member of the certified auricular detoxification specialist’s household or have a conflict of interest with the certified auricular detoxification specialist as defined in 16.2.16.21 NMAC; exceptions may be made by the board on an individual basis due to limited availability of certified auricular detoxification specialists or supervisors; and

                                (3)           the applicant is responsible for reading, understanding and complying with the state of New Mexico laws and rules regarding this application as well as the practice of auricular detoxification and supervision; and

                                (4)           the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke any license or auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978, for reasons authorized in Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978 of the Act and clarified in 16.2.12 NMAC; and

                F.            an affidavit as provided on the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor registration application form stating that the applicant understands that the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall:

                                (1)           be registered with the board as an auricular detoxification specialist supervisor;

                                (2)           supervise no more than 30 certified auricular detoxification specialists;

                                (3)           be accessible for consultation directly or by telephone to a certified auricular detoxification specialist under their supervision;

                                (4)           [directly] visit each certified auricular detoxification specialist under his supervision at the treatment program site at intervals of not more than six weeks for the first year, then at least once per year thereafter at the supervisor’s discretion with regular meetings by electronic methods (telephone, email, teleconferencing as examples) at intervals to be determined by the supervisor;

                                (5)           verify that each certified auricular detoxification specialist under their supervision has had each patient sign a consent form outlining the responsibilities of the certified auricular detoxification specialist, the nature of the treatment, expected outcomes, and the scope and limits of practice;

                                (6)           ensure that the certified auricular detoxification specialist is using a board approved treatment protocol;

                                (7)           notify the board in writing, within [five] 30 days working days, when a certified auricular detoxification specialist enters into a supervisory relationship with the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor or the supervisory relationship is terminated;

                                (8)           be responsible for the delivery of competent professional services and ensuring that patient consents have been obtained;

                                (9)           terminate the supervisory relationship if the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor has the reasonable belief that the certified auricular detoxification specialist has violated the act or the rules or if a conflict of interest arises during the supervision; the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor shall notify the board and the CADS’s employer, in writing, within [five] 30 working days that the supervisory relationship is terminated and give in writing the reasons for the termination; and

                                (10)         notify the board within ten days if the auricular detoxification supervisor’s address changes or phone number changes.

[16.2.16.18 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.18 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.19             CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR:  If the auricular detoxification specialist supervisor relationship terminates for any reason, each party must notify the board in writing within [five] 30 working days of this fact.

[16.2.16.19 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.19 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.26             AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVAL:  Upon [approval] submission of [an] a complete application for auricular detoxification specialist training program approval [application] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall issue an auricular detoxification specialist training program approval that will be valid until July 31 following the initial registration.  [In the interim between regular board meetings, whenever a qualified applicant for auricular detoxification specialist training program approval has filed an application and complied with all other requirements of this section, the board’s chairman or an authorized representative of the board may grant an interim temporary auricular detoxification specialist training program approval that will suffice until the next regular meeting of the board.  The application requirements for an auricular detoxification specialist training program approval shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the auricular detoxification specialist training program approval application fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC; and

                B.            [an] a complete application for auricular detoxification specialist training program approval [that is complete and] in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, fax number and email address, if available; and

                C.            a curriculum that shall include at least:

                                (1)           30 hours of classroom didactic education covering the following subjects related to auricular detoxification:  history and overview of the auricular detoxification profession; point descriptions, and locations and use of the NADA five auricular point national acupuncture detoxification association (NADA) procedure or other board approved procedures; acupuncture needle description, insertion and removal techniques, the use of devices that do not penetrate the skin of the ear; trial treatment (explanation of what happens during a treatment and practice on class members); public health and laws and regulations; exposure control; clean needle technique training; occupational health and safety administration (OSHA) requirements; integration of auricular detoxification within the treatment program; concepts of acupuncture and oriental medicine as related to addiction and recovery (the concept of “empty fire”, etc.); client management issues and strategies (special populations); ethical and legal issues (confidentiality, HIPAA, the pertinent laws and rules of the state of New Mexico, etc.); and the nature of addiction and recovery; and

                                (2)           40 client hours (40 successfully completed treatments) under direct supervision by a board approved CADS supervisor at a site and with a supervisor pre-approved in writing by the training program, documented by a HIPAA-compliant form in which the privacy of clients is respected; and

                D.            an affidavit as provided on the auricular detoxification specialist training program approval application form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program must provide each person who successfully completes the approved program with a certification of completion; and

                                (2)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program registration must be renewed annually by July 31; and

                                (3)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program must notify the board within ten days if the program’s address or phone number changes; and

                                (4)           the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke any auricular detoxification specialist training program approval in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978, for reasons authorized in Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978 of the Act and clarified in 16.2.12 NMAC; and

                E.            the name or names of the trainer(s) who shall be teaching in the program and copies of their qualifications as trainers from NADA or other oriental medicine and auricular acupuncture drug detoxification, harm reduction, substance abuse or relapse-prevention-related education and experience approved by the board to train auricular detoxification specialist trainers; and

                F.            approval of a training program shall entail recognition that its trainers have the status of certified auricular detoxification specialists and CADS supervisors within and for the purpose of and for the duration of a training course.

[16.2.16.26 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.26 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.27             AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM RENEWAL:  Upon [approval] submission of [an] complete renewal application for auricular detoxification specialist training program [renewal application] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall renew the approval, which shall be valid until July 31 of the next year. [The application requirements for approval renewal shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the auricular detoxification specialist training program approval renewal fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC paid [by check or money order] in U.S. funds [or by credit card in U.S. funds if using the board’s online renewal process]; and

                B.            [an] complete renewal application for auricular detoxification specialist training program approval [renewal that is complete and] in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, fax number and email address, if available; and

                C.            an affidavit as provided on the auricular detoxification specialist training program renewal of approval application form stating that the program continues to provide at a minimum the curriculum required by the board in 16.2.16.26 NMAC; and

                D.            an affidavit as provided on the auricular detoxification specialist training program renewal of approval application form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program must provide each person who successfully completes the approved program with a certificate of completion; and

                                (2)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program registration must be renewed annually by July 31; and

                                (3)           the auricular detoxification specialist training program must notify the board within 10 days if the program’s address or phone number changes; and

                                (4)           the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke any auricular detoxification specialist training program approval in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978, for reasons authorized in Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978 of the act and clarified in 16.2.12 NMAC; and

                E.            if the applicant renews using the board’s online application process, the applicant shall check all appropriate affidavit check boxes in the online application and the applicant’s agreement to pay by credit card shall be equivalent to the applicant’s witnessed signature and notary’s stamp and signature normally required by the above affidavits.

[16.2.16.27 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.27 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]

 

16.2.16.28             TREATMENT PROGRAM APPROVAL:  All treatment programs focused on disease prevention, harm reduction or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency that are officially recognized by a federal, state or local government agency shall automatically be approved by the board.  Upon [approval] submission of a complete application for a treatment program [application for approval] that fulfills the requirements listed below, the board shall issue a treatment program approval.  In the interim [between regular board meetings, whenever a qualified applicant for a treatment program approval has filed an application and complied with all other requirements of this section, the board’s chairman or an authorized representative of the board may grant an interim temporary treatment program approval that will suffice until the next regular meeting of the board.  The application requirements for a treatment program approval shall be receipt of the following by the board:]

                A.            the treatment program approval application fee specified in 16.2.10 NMAC;

                B.            [an] complete application for treatment program approval [that is complete and] in English [on a form provided by the board] that shall include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, fax number and email address, if available, and:

                                (1)           affidavit that the treatment program is for disease prevention, harm reduction or the treatment or prevention of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency;

                                (2)           whether the facility is at a fixed address or is mobile;

                                (3)           the name of the director of the program;

                                (4)           the number and qualifications of the treatment staff; and

                                (5)           the name of the auricular detoxification supervisor and the certified auricular detoxification specialist, if known; and

                C.            an affidavit as provided on the treatment program approval application form stating that the facility has access to a toilet and a sink; and

                D.            an affidavit as provided on the treatment program approval application form stating that the applicant understands that:

                                (1)           the treatment program must notify the board within 10 days if the program’s address or phone number changes; and

                                (2)           the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke any treatment program approval in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978, for reasons authorized in Section 61-14A-17 NMSA 1978 of the act and clarified in 16.2.12 NMAC.

[16.2.16.28 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.16.28 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]