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Asthma Control Program Logic Model Asthma - General May 11, 2015

The Logic Model is a Program Evaluation tool. It helps project partners see how the resources and activities of the NMACP program connect and contribute to desired health outcomes.

When is a Bioterrorism Agent Not a Bioterrorism Agent? Biology - General March 16, 2015

Ever since the 2001 anthrax attacks, bioterrorism has been flung into global notoriety, developing into a household term. Bioterrorism agents are microbiological organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or toxins of biological origin, which could cause severe, potentially lethal infections in humans, or affect crops and livestock.

A Snapshot of Infectious Disease Testing Biology - General March 16, 2015

General information about testing for infectious diseases.

What's in Your Pet Food? Biology - General March 16, 2015

Usually foodborne illnesses are the result of improper handling or consumption of improperly cooked foods, and the range of pathogenic microorganisms that cause such infectious disease includes bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Many of those that are infectious to humans also affect animals, while some are mutually exclusive.

Immunization Requirements Guidance Memorandum Immunization - General February 20, 2015

This memorandum serves as a reminder to district and charter school leaders that state statutes and New Mexico Administrative Codes are in place to guide public schools in both immunization requirements and exemptions.

EMS TSFA Membership List EMS Committees - General January 1, 2015

This is the current membership list for the Trauma System Fund Authority.

Vendor Above 50% NTE Women, Infants and Children - General September 12, 2014

This document provides a reference of items, their new and current values, and status for any vendor who derives more than 50 percent of their food sales revenue from WIC food instruments.

Defining and Analyzing a Health Problem Health Promotion - General August 28, 2014

This is an exercise with which to practice the Assessment Process for the problem of Excessive Drinking (alcohol) for your county. You will work in groups of five persons. You may each be from different counties.

High Achieving Governmental Health Department in 2020 Health Promotion - General August 7, 2014

Local and state health departments need to adapt and evolve if governmental public health is to address emerging health demands, minimize current as well as looming pitfalls, and take advantage of new and promising opportunities. To succeed requires a view into the future. This paper provides that vision.

Report Says Asthma Care Needs Work Asthma - General February 20, 2014

Of the nearly one in 10 New Mexicans who have asthma, more than a third of children and nearly half of adults have the disease under poor control, according to a new state Department of Health report. The chronic lung disease causes some 7,700 emergency room visits and 1,800 hospitalizations a year in New Mexico, ringing up an estimated $30 million a year in hospital charges, the report found.

EMS TNCF Status Reporting Percent FY13-FY14 EMS Committees - General December 17, 2013

This report presents EM resources ED status reporting percent by the Trauma Nurse Coordinator Forum for FY13-FY14.

EHDI Advisory Council Mission Statement Children's Medical Services - General December 13, 2013

The Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee is committed to the adoption of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs. Our goal is to facilitate the early identification, diagnosis, amplification and intervention of infants and children with hearing loss in order to maximize developmental outcomes.

EMS RETRACS TPIC Sample Indicators for Case Review EMS Committees - General November 27, 2013

This document provides examples of indicators for case review. Situations covered include death reviews, scene times greater than 10 minutes, length of stay in a facility for more than 2 hours prior to transfer to a tertiary care center, diversions, and emergency medical services run sheet availability on medical record within 24 hours of emergency room admission.

EMS RETRACS TPIC Introduction Letter EMS Committees - General November 26, 2013

Letter from the trauma systems manager introducing the trauma performance improvement committee.

EMS TASSC Memership List EMS Committees - General October 24, 2013

This is the current member list for the trauma advisory and system stakeholders committee.

EMS Trauma Center Map EMS Trauma Care Program - General October 8, 2013

This is a map of emergency medical services trauma centers in New Mexico.

EMS TASSC Organizational Guidelines EMS Committees - General October 1, 2013

This document describes the trauma advisory and system stakeholders committee including an overview of the organization, purpose, responsibilities, membership, quorum, appointment to membership, term of membership, ex-officio members, removal from the committee, officers, standing subcommittees, conduct, and scheduling of meetings.

EHDI Advisory Council Program Summary Children's Medical Services - General September 30, 2013

This is an annual progress report for budget period July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013.

EHDI Advisory Council Program Update Children's Medical Services - General July 10, 2013

The New Mexico Newborn Hearing Screening Program is designed to oversee the newborn hearing screenings, diagnostic evaluations and referrals to the early intervention process through a tracking system. The program assists in identifying those newborns with hearing loss, as soon as possible, so the ability to develop communication and social skills is obtained at the earliest stage.

Emerging Infections Program Publications Listing Emerging Infections - General July 2, 2013

This document contains a complete listing of New Mexico Emerging Infections Program peer-reviewed articles, reports & updates, and conference abstracts.