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SHM - Chapter 10 - Notifiable Conditions Letter School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 10 - Notifiable Conditions Letter

SHM - Chapter 10 - Lice Identification Photos School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 10 - Lice Identification Photos

SHM - Chapter 10 - Lice Management Flowchart School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 10 - Lice Management Flowchart

SHM - Chapter 10 - Tuberculosis Screening Guidelines School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 10 - Tuberculosis Screening Guidelines

SHM - Chapter 14 - Child Depression Screen School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 14 - Child Depression Screen

SHM - Chapter 16 - Annual School Health Services Report School and Adolescent Health - General January 25, 2018

SHM - Chapter 16 - Annual School Health Services Report

Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Update (2018-01-08) Medical Cannabis Resources, Publications and Archives - General January 8, 2018

This memo to Licensed Non-Profit Producers explains that while the application period for new, third party manufactures in the Medical Cannabis Program remains closed, the Department of Health will start accepting requests for amended licenses from LNPPs who are not currently manufacturing for themselves and wish to do so.

Medical Cannabis Letter to NMMS on Medical Advisory Board Vacancies Medical Cannabis Resources, Publications and Archives - General November 2, 2017

This is the letter sent to the New Mexico Medical Society about current vacancies on the Medical Cannabis Program's medical advisory board.

Pre-Hospital Medicine Administration of Benzodiazepines by EMT-I EMS Committees - General October 24, 2017

Currently there is no evidence available supporting the administration of benzodiazepines in the pre-hospital setting by EMT- Intermediates in other jurisdictions; however, it may prove beneficial to allow EMT – Intermediates to administer benzodiazepines in the pre-hospital setting to avoid adverse outcomes related to delays in treatment.

Adult Vaccine Screening Criteria Immunization - General October 10, 2017

This screening criteria is for use by public health offices to screen adults before providing vaccinations.

Family Planning Protocol Update Family Planning - General August 24, 2017

This document explains the changes and updates to the Family Planning Service Providers protocols.

CHW Scope of Work Community Health Workers - General August 23, 2017

This document represents the full range of what Community Health Workers can do, recognizes that they may perform all or some of these roles depending on their job, reflects the input of NM Community Health Workers Employers, and the results of NM & national CHW workforce studies.

Medical Cannabis Card Extension Period Ending Medical Cannabis Resources, Publications and Archives - General August 22, 2017

This memo to Licensed Non-Profit Producers explains that the card extension period which was implemented in the summer of 2016, for cards that expired between June 15 and December 31, 2016 is no longer in effect.

CHW Benefits of Certification Community Health Workers - General August 22, 2017

This document explains in detail the benefits of certification.

Medical Cannabis Licensed Non-Profit Producer Re-Licensures List for 2017/2018 Medical Cannabis Licensees (Dispensaries) - General August 4, 2017

This is a list of the licensed non-profit producers for the medical cannabis program that were re-licensed.

EMS Equipment and Vehicle Cleaning and Disinfection Review and Recommendations EMS Committees - General June 6, 2017

This is a study to determine the current state of hand hygiene practices among EMS providers and to provide recommendations for improving practices in the emergency health services. This study demonstrated that EMS providers are potential vectors of microorganisms if proper hand hygiene is not performed properly.

2016 Advisory Council Recommendations Opioid Safety - General May 25, 2017

This document describes the 2016 Recommendations of the Governor’s Prescription Drug Misuse and Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council and are intended to solidify and expand on work that has been accomplished to date.