5808.1 In addition to the general function specified in D.C. Official Code § 3-1206.04 the nurse-midwife may perform any of the acts listed below, including:
- (a) Manage the care of the normal obstetrical patient;
- (b) Perform minor surgical procedure;
- (c) Manage the normal obstetrical patient during labor and delivery to include amniotomy, episiotomy, and repair;
- (d) Initiate and perform local anesthetic procedures and order the necessary anesthetic agents to perform the procedures;
- (e) Manage care of the newborn;
- (f) Perform post-partum examination;
- (g) Provide gynecological care for women;
- (h) Prescribe appropriate medications;
- (i) Provide family planning and STD services;
- (j) Provide primary health care; and
- (k) Such other functions and services the Board deems appropriate upon review and analysis of professional and association literature which articulates scopes and standards for nurse-midwifery practice.
5808.2 Repealed
5808.3 Repealed
5808.4 Repealed
5808.5 A nurse-midwife may not perform a cesarean section or surgical abortion.
5808.6 For purposes of this section, "normal patient" means a healthy individual who meets the criteria established in practice protocols as normal.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 3497, 3500 (May 12, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002).