A licensed midwife or certified nurse midwife authorizes the midwife assistant under his or her supervision to perform the services referenced in section 2516.5(b) of the code, and shall be responsible for the patient's treatment and care.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2018 and 2516.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2069 and 2516.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 1379.01-1379.09) and section filed 9-21-2017; operative 9-21-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 38).