N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.15.9 - SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER OPERATIONS AND SERVICES

A. Location: A school-based health center shall be located within a designated clinic space in a school, on a school campus, or adjacent to a school campus within a safe walking distance. School-based health care may also be delivered in a mobile clinic on or near a school campus or offered via telehealth as determined by the school and SBHC sponsoring agency. An SBHC shall operate within an appropriate physical space and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing health care practices.

B. Consent to services: An SBHC shall obtain parental, guardian, or student consent for services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

C. Non-discrimination: In accordance with state and federal non-discrimination laws, an SBHC shall not discriminate against patients based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration status disability, health insurance status, or ability to pay.

D. Hours of operation: An SBHC shall be open during hours accessible to students.

E. Clinical services: SBHC clinical services shall be provided by professionally qualified staff who are appropriately certified and professionally licensed in the state of New Mexico. SBHC clinical providers shall provide age appropriate, relevant health services to children and students. Services may include:

(1) Comprehensive primary health care, including, health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of minor, acute, and chronic medical conditions;

(2) Well-child examinations, referrals to and follow-up for specialty care, mental health and substance use disorder assessments and treatment;

(3) Crisis intervention, counseling and treatment;

(4) Oral health services;

(5) Vision services; and

(6) Reproductive health services, including but not limited to diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and counseling, and provision of contraceptives.

F. Storage of supplies and medications: SBHC sites shall abide by state regulations and standards for the proper storage of medical supplies, medications, 16.19.10 NMAC.

G. Referral for services: SBHC shall refer to a continuum of health services not available at the SBHC, including those related to physical health conditions, mental health conditions, substance abuse services, vision and oral health services as needed, services may include but are not limited to:

(1) vaccinations;

(2) community support programs;

(3) inpatient care; and

(4) outpatient care and programs.

H. Health coverage: All school-based health centers shall take steps to ascertain a student's insurance coverage, health plan, and primary care provider to ensure continuity of care.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 7.30.15.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 09, May 6, 2025, eff. 5/6/2025