In accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-3.2, NMSA 1978 (2003 Repl. Pamp), a person who is not licensed to engage in the practice of nursing home administration by the board is subject to disciplinary action and proceedings by the board if it is determined that he or she has been practicing nursing home administration in New Mexico without a valid New Mexico license.

A The board may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) against a person who, without a license, engages in the practice of nursing home administration.

1. B. In addition, the board may assess the person engaging in the unlicensed practice of nursing home administration and/or the company, firm, or entity that employed the unlicensed person to act in the capacity of nursing home administrator, the administrative costs, including investigative costs and the costs of conducting a hearing.

2. C. Reports of unlicensed practice of nursing home administration may be reported for investigation to the board by phone, fax, mail, or e-mail.

   HISTORY of 16.13.17 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History:

   Material in the part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

   NHA Manual #88-1, Administrative Rules and Regulations of the New Mexico Board of Nursing Home Administrators, filed 01-25-88.

   History of Repealed Material: [Reserved]

   Other History:

   16 NMAC 13.17, Disciplinary Proceedings, filed 10-13-95 replaced that relevant portion of NHA Manual #88-1, filed 01-25-88.

   16 NMAC 13.17, Disciplinary Proceedings, filed 10-13-95, renumbered and reformatted to 16.13.17 NMAC, Disciplinary Proceedings, effective 1-25-2001.

[16.13.17.13 NMAC - N, 02-15-2004]