MAT Resources
Use of ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19
The NM Medical Advisory Team does not recommend ivermectin therapy in patients with COVID-19 infection outside of clinical trials until more data is available. Current evidence for using ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19 is still largely speculative. There is...
Prioritization of Remdesivir Distribution & Treatment for COVID-19 (Revised)
New Mexico will not receive enough remdesivir for hospitals to allow every eligible patient to be treated with remdesivir under the Emergency Use Authorization.1 We recommend allocating remdesivir to hospital facilities and patients based on the guidelines provided by...
Mask Guidelines for Children and Youth (Revised)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required of everyone in NM except infants and children under the age of 3 in public places, with exceptions for eating and drinking, and medical requirements.• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) does not...
COVID-19 Children & Youth Frequently Asked Questions (Revised)
The MAT has develop a series FAQs for parents and caregivers about COVID-19 in pediatric patients, covering topics such as symptoms, prevalence of COVID-19 cases among New Mexican children, testing, treatment, and wearing of masks. Download this resource
Long-term Facility Resident Cohorting Recommendations
The Medical Advisory Team outlines several recommendations related to cohorting of long-term care facility residents. Specific topics include: 1.Establishing a Admission Quarantine Unit or Cluster of Quarantine Rooms; 2.Bed Management on Admission Quarantine Unit...
Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines for Dental Care Settings (Revised)
A revision to guidelines published on 5/8/20, the NMDOH details reopening guidelines developed jointly by the NM Medical Advisory Team (MAT) and the NM Dental Association. The NMDOH requires dental facilities to submit an attestation affirming they will comply with...
Literature and Online Resources on Interventions to Support Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Experiencing Social Isolation, Failure to Thrive, and Cognitive Impairment
The MAT highlights research and online resources for interventions to support residents of Long-Term Care facilities experiencing social isolation, failure to thrive, and cognitive impairment. Most research in this area propose interventions not suitable during the...
Recommended Activities for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Designed to Mitigate Feelings of Social Isolation during COVID-19 Pandemic
The MAT outlines several activities that long-term care facilities may consider based on the health status of individual residents, physician orders, and the level of care provided. All activities should include COVID-safe practices and physical distancing. Download...
COVID-19 Best Practices across NM Long-term Care Facilities
The MAT has identified a summary of current COVID-19 best practices across New Mexico long-term care facilities, covering areas including- but not limited to- visitation, clinical care, and infection control and prevention. Download this resource
Antibody testing guidelines for healthcare providers
Providers should consider COVID-19 antibody testing for patients in certain circumstances, such as for patients with acute respiratory tract disease as a complement to NAAT, especially in patients in whom COVID-19 disease is suspected and NAAT results are negative,...