Advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified hemodialysis technicians, and certified medication aides who have chronic pain and are being treated with opiates shall be evaluated by a pain clinic or, by a physician, CRNA, CNP, CNS pain specialist and must have clearance from their practitioner, before returning to or continuing in practice and must remain under the care of a physician, CRNA, CNP or CNS for as long as they remain on opiates and continue to practice. The treating physician, CRNA, CNP or CNS may, at her or his discretion, order a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine clearance for practice.

HISTORY OF 16.12.9 NMAC: [RESERVED]

History of Repealed Material: 16.12.9 NMAC, Management Of Chronic Pain With Controlled Substances, filed 12/21/2005 - Repealed effective 5/21/2024.

Other History: 16.12.9 NMAC, Management Of Chronic Pain With Controlled Substances, filed 12/21/2005 Replaced 16.12.9 NMAC, Management Of Chronic Pain With Controlled Substances, effective 5/21/2024.

[16.12.9.12 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.9.12 NMAC 5/21/2024]