TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
LICENSING
CHAPTER 22 PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATES
PART 21 CONDITIONAL
PRESCRIBING OR PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS: LIMITS OF PRACTICE
16.22.21.1 ISSUING AGENCY:
Regulation and Licensing Department Board of Psychologist Examiners.
[16.22.21.1 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.1 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.2 SCOPE: This
part applies to the board, licensees, applicants for licensure seeking licenses
under prescriptive authority, and the general public.
[16.22.21.2 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.2 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.3 STATUTORY
AUTHORITY: This part is adopted
pursuant to the Professional Psychologist Act, Section 61-9-17.2 NMSA 1978.
[16.22.21.3 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.3 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.4 DURATION:
Permanent.
[16.22.21.4 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.4 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.5 EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 15, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of the
section.
[16.22.21.5 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.5 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.6 OBJECTIVE: The
objective of Part 21 is to set forth the provisions, which apply to all of
Chapter 22, and all persons affected or regulated by Chapter 22 of Title 16.
[16.22.21.6 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.6 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.21.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
[Refer to 16.22.1.7
NMAC]
16.22.21.8 LIMITS OF PRACTICE:
A. A
conditional prescribing/prescribing psychologist shall limit practice and
supervision to the areas of competence in which proficiency has been gained
through education, training and experience.
B. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist
shall not prescribe a drug, substance or controlled substance that is not
contained in the formulary described in 16.22.27 NMAC, of these regulations.
C. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist may
order and review laboratory tests that are necessary to maximize the
psychopharmacological effectiveness and to minimize the potential untoward
effects of medications that are prescribed.
In consultation with the PCP, the psychologist may also order
neurovascular imaging procedures that use contrast media; neuro imaging that
require the use of radioactive material; roentgenological procedures (x-rays)
or other appropriate tests. The psychologist
shall not:
(1) perform
medical procedures such as spinal taps, intramuscular or intravenous
administration of medication, or phlebotomy; or
(2) perform
amytal interviews.
D. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist
shall not self-prescribe medication and shall not prescribe medication to any
person who is a member of the psychologist’s family or household, or with whom
the psychologist has a conflict of interest, including a prohibited dual
relationship, as defined in 16.22.1 NMAC, of these regulations and the code of
conduct adopted by the board.
E. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist is
subject to provisions of the Professional Psychologist Act and board
regulations. A psychologist who violates
the Professional Psychologist Act or board regulations is subject to
disciplinary action by the board, which may include denial, suspension, or
revocation of a conditional prescription certificate or prescription
certificate or suspension or revocation of a license to practice psychology.
F. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist
must comply with all other state and federal laws regulating the administrating
and prescribing of controlled substances.
[16.22.21.8 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.21.8 NMAC, 11/15/2006; A, 02/10/2022]
HISTORY OF
16.22.21 NMAC:
History of
Repealed Material:
16.22.21 NMAC,
Limits of Practice - Repealed 11/15/2006