1. A. Program changes requiring notification to the board:

   1. (1) changes in agency ownership;
   2. (2) changes in agency administrator.

2. B. Program changes requiring notification to the board for approval:

   1. (1) major curriculum changes or reorganization of the curriculum;
   2. (2) major changes in the program’s objectives or goals;
   3. (3) changes in the required didactic or clinical hours;
   4. (4) changes in the internal, administrative or organizational plan of the agency that impact the medication aide program;
   5. (5) changes in the licensure status of the agency;
   6. (6) changes in the medication aide program nurse educator.

3. C. Procedure for requesting board approval for program changes:

   1. (1) the MAAC shall be notified, in writing, of changes in the program requiring board approval. The MAAC shall present the changes and recommendations to the board of nursing at a regularly scheduled meeting;

   2. (2) the notification shall include:

      1. (a) a proposed change(s);
      2. (b) rationale for the proposed change(s);
      3. (c) anticipated effect to the current program;
      4. (d) timetable for implementation of the proposed change(s);
      5. (e) presentation of the differences between the current system and proposed change(s);
      6. (f) method of evaluation which will be used to determine the effect of the changes; and
      7. (g) any required fee.

[16.12.5.16 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.5.16 NMAC, 12/13/2022]