1. A. “AASM” means the American academy of sleep medicine, a national organization that establishes accreditation standards for sleep centers and sleep labs.
2. B. “AAST” means the American association of sleep technologists, a national organization that provides continued development of educational, technical and clinical assistance related to the sleep technology profession.
3. C. “ABSM” means the American board of sleep medicine, a national organization developed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining standards of board certification for physicians practicing sleep disorders medicine.
4. D. “Act” means the Polysomnography Practice Act.
5. E. “Board” means the New Mexico medical board.
6. F. “BRPT” means the board of registered polysomnographic technologists, a national agency for credentialing polysomnographic technologists.
7. G. “CAAHEP” means the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs, a national agency for accrediting polysomnographic educational programs.
8. H. “Committee” means the polysomnography practice advisory committee.
9. I. “Contact hour” means sixty (60) minutes of actual instructional time. Breaks, meals, evaluations, wrap-up or registration are not included when calculating hours.
10. J. “Direct supervision” means that the polysomnographic technologist providing supervision shall be present in the area where the polysomnographic procedure is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure.
11. K. “Expired” means a license was not renewed by the biennial renewal date of March 1 or at the end of the grace period of May 1, and the licensee is not eligible to practice within the state of New Mexico.
12. L. “General supervision” means that the polysomnographic procedure is provided under a physician’s direction and control, but the physician’s presence is not required during the performance of the procedure.
13. M. “Grace period” means the sixty (60) day period following the renewal date when a polysomnographic technologist may renew a license that was not renewed by the renewal date, by paying the required renewal fee, the late fee and meeting the renewal requirements. A licensee may continue to practice during the grace period.
14. N. “Grace period status” means the license has not been renewed by the renewal date and has not expired.
15. O. “License” means an authorization issued by the board that permits a person to engage in the practice of polysomnography in the state.
16. P. “Licensed provider” means a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, licensed certified nurse practitioner or licensed psychologist.
17. Q. “Licensee” means a person licensed by the board to engage in the practice of polysomnography.
18. R. “Military service member” means a person who is serving in the armed forces of the United States or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard.
19. S. “NBRC” means the national board for respiratory care, a national organization that credentials respiratory therapists, and provides an examination to further certify respiratory therapists as sleep disorders specialists.
20. T. “Physician” means an individual licensed by the New Mexico medical board and an individual licensed by the New Mexico board of osteopathic medical examiners.
21. U. “Polysomnographic student” means a person who is enrolled in an educational program that is accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs, as provided in Section 5 [61-6B-5 NMSA 1978] of the Polysomnography Practice Act and who may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a polysomnographic technologist as a part of the person’s educational program.
22. V. “Polysomnographic technician” means a person who has graduated from an accredited educational program described in Section 5 of the Polysomnography Practice Act but has not yet passed the national certifying examination given by the board of registered polysomnographic technologists, who has obtained a temporary permit from the board and who may provide sleep-related services under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
23. W. “Polysomnographic technologist” means a person who is credentialed by the board of registered polysomnographic technologists and is licensed by the board to engage in the practice of polysomnography under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
24. X. “Polysomnographic trainee” means a person who is enrolled in an accredited sleep technologist educational program that is accredited by the American academy of sleep medicine and who may provide sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a polysomnographic technologist or licensed physician as a part of the person’s educational program.

25. Y. “Practice of polysomnography” means the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, under the general supervision of a licensed physician, including:

    (1) monitoring and recording physiologic activity and data during the evaluation or treatment of sleep-related disorders, including sleep-related respiratory disturbances, by applying appropriate techniques, equipment and procedures, including:

    (a) continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure titration on patients using a nasal or oral or a nasal and oral mask or appliance that does not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway, including the fitting and selection of a mask or appliance and the selection and implementation of treatment settings;

    (b) supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy that is less than ten liters per minute using nasal cannula or continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure during a polysomnogram;

    (c) capnography during a polysomnogram;

    (d) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

    (e) pulse oximetry;

    (f) gastroesophageal pH monitoring;

    (g) esophageal pressure monitoring;

    (h) sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography and surface submental electromyography;

    (i) surface electromyography;

    (j) electrocardiography;

    (k) respiratory effort monitoring, including thoracic and abdominal movement;

    (l) respiratory plethysmography;

    (m) arterial tonometry and additional measures of autonomic nervous system tone;

    (n) snore monitoring;

    (o) audio or video monitoring;

    (p) body movement monitoring;

    (q) nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring;

    (r) nasal and oral airflow monitoring;

    (s) body temperature monitoring; and

    (t) use of additional sleep-related diagnostic technologies;

    (2) observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation or treatment and determining whether initiation, modification or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is warranted;

    (3) analyzing and scoring data collected during the monitoring described in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection for the purpose of assisting a licensed provider in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders that result from developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction;

    (4) implementing a written or verbal order from a licensed provider that requires the practice of polysomnography;

    (5) educating a patient regarding the treatment regimen that assists that patient in improving the patient’s sleep; and

    (6) initiating and monitoring treatment, under the orders of a licensed provider, for sleep-related breathing disorders by providing continuous positive airway pressure and bi-level positive airway pressure devices and accessories, including masks that do not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway, to a patient for home use, together with educating the patient about the treatment and managing the treatment.

26. Z. “Recent veteran” means a person who has received an honorable discharge or separation from military service within the two years immediately preceding the date the person applies for a polysomnography license pursuant to section 16.10.20.12. The veteran shall submit a copy of Form DD214, or its equivalent, as part of the application process.

    AA. “Renew” means to begin again after an interval of time; to make valid again for a further period.

    BB. “Renewal date” means the deadline date upon which the license shall be made valid again for another period of time without a penalty fee.

    CC. “SDS” means sleep disorders specialist.

    DD. “Sleep-related services” means acts performed by polysomnographic technicians, polysomnographic trainees, polysomnographic students and other persons permitted to perform these services under the Polysomnography Practice Act, in a setting described in 16.10.20.17 NMAC, that would be considered the practice of polysomnography if performed by a polysomnographic technologist.

[16.10.20.7 NMAC - N, 1/1/10; A, 10/11/13]