- (a) A collaborative practice agreement is not required unless the certified nurse midwife prescribes Schedule II controlled substances.
(b)
- (1) If delivering infants outside an accredited facility, the certified nurse midwife shall have an agreement with a licensed physician or facility, or both, that identifies an arrangement for referral and consultation in the event of a medical complication.
- (2) The agreement shall be made available to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing upon request.
(c) A certificate of prescriptive authority shall be issued prior to prescribing any:
- (1) Legend drug;
- (2) Medicine; or
- (3) Therapeutic device.