The Hemodialysis Technician Advisory Committee (HTAC) was created by the Board under the statutory authority of §61-3-10.M NMSA 1978 (Nursing Practice Act) to assist the Board in its duty to monitor and regulate the practice of certified hemodialysis technicians (CHTs) and compliance of Board-approved hemodialysis technician training programs in New Mexico, in accordance with 16.12.4 NMAC. The committee must have a minimum of five members, three of which should be registered nurses (16.12.4.15 NMAC). Committee members may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 through 10-8-8 NMSA 1978].
Member qualifications and responsibilities (Board of Nursing Advisory Committee Policy)
- Each committee member must hold a current New Mexico registered nurse license or hemodialysis technician certificate.
- No more than one representative from any one unit can serve on the advisory committee at any one time.
- The advisory committee shall review applications for initial approval of Hemodialysis Technician Education Programs, evaluations of programs, and changes in approved programs.
- The committee shall make recommendations to the Board and shall provide consultation to programs as requested and/or as directed by the Board.
- Members of the committee shall serve as site visitors to hemodialysis technician programs for approval, consultation and evaluation.
- Members must observe attendance and acts of service requirements as outlined in the Advisory Committee Policy.
Current committee members and officers
- Yolanda Chavez, MBA, BS, RN (Vice Chairperson)
- Lori Duggan, BSN, RN (Chairperson)
- Tammy Barela, RN, CDN (Secretary)
NMBON staff contact: Barbara.Hoehne, 505-841-9094, barbara.hoehne@bon.nm.gov