Testing Program: Getting Started Checklist

1. Review the NM Schools COVID-19 Testing Program Options, and select the testing program(s)* that best fit your needs:
   • Program Option A: Full-Service Testing with PMG
   • Program Option B: COVID-19 Test Training with PMG
   • Program Option C: School-Administered Rapid Antigen Testing Kits
2. Understand program requirements and next steps: visit our School Resources page, CLIA Certificate of Waiver 101, and FAQs for more information.
3. Contact us with questions or attend  Office Hours.
4. Submit a registration form.
   • Registration must be completed by the individual authorized to sign and accept funding assurances (i.e., Superintendent, Charter School Director)

* Direct Funding (Program Option D) is entirely separate from your selection of other programs. Opting into Program Options A through C does not impact your total funding amount. However, funds may not be used to purchase testing kits or contract with testing providers. 

1. Receive your program confirmation email, review all attachments, and complete next step instructions
2. If you selected Full-Service Testing with PMG ( Program Option A) and/or COVID-19 Test Training with PMG (Program Option B):
   • Watch our introduction webinar with Premier Medical Group.
   • Review the sample paper registration and consent forms (English and Spanish) and determine if any changes are needed.
   • Complete the Orientation worksheet.
   • Contact us with questions or attend Office Hours.
   • Respond to request from our team to schedule a regional logistics orientation.
3. If you selected COVID-19 Test Training (Program Option B) and/or School-Administered Rapid Antigen Testing Kits (Program Option C):
   • Apply for your CLIA Certificate of Waiver 
   • Register with SimpleReports for mandatory test reporting
4. Other Recommendations for Site Preparedness:
   • Ensure you have enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   • Review your communication, consent and notification processes. You must use the consent forms provided by the program for Program Options A, B, and C.
   • Ensure you have a mechanism to safely dispose of medical waste
   • Review your plan for safe isolation and quarantine

1. If you selected Testing and/or Training with PMG (Program Option A and/or B):
   • Once you have determined preferred dates, locations, and testing methods, you may schedule your implementation meeting at this link: https://calendly.com/new-mexico-schools-covid-19-testing-program.
2.  If you are participating in the School-Administered Rapid Antigen Testing Kits (Program Option C):
   • Submit the following to info@nmschoolscovidtesting.com (if you haven't already)
     • Proof of your CLIA Certificate of Waiver
     • Confirmation that testing staff will watch the provided training
     • Confirmation that you have registered in SimpleReport
   • Once you receive the standing order and the test kit order forms, limit your test supply orders to what you need for one month