1. (1) In addition to 37-1-410, MCA, the following is unprofessional conduct for doulas:

   1. (a) abandoning a client without prior notice to the client;
   2. (b) failing to support communication between the client and the client’s health care team;
   3. (c) failing to refer a client for clinical care when necessary;
   4. (d) failing to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, or client-centered care;
   5. (e) failing to recognize a client’s background, identity, or experience;
   6. (f) failing to connect clients to appropriate community-based resources for medical, educational, financial, or psychosocial supports; or
   7. (g) failing to maintain records of services provided.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-77-104, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-77-102, MCA

History: NEW, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-191, Eff. 1/1/26.