Midwifery, Board of

Midwifery, Board of

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Effective Date: 04/21/2011 to 12/10/2015

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 036.0001.1.04212011

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Rules of the Board of Midwifery hereinafter referred to as the Board.

Section 2. Statutory Authority. The Board of Midwifery was created by W.S. 33-46-101 through 33-46-108, herein after referred to as the Act.

Section 3. Severability. If any provisions of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.

Section 4. Purpose of These Rules. The purpose of these rules shall be to develop procedures and establish requirements for:

1. (a) Developing uniform and reasonable scope of practice standards for midwifery consistent with W.S. 33-46-102(a)(ii) and (iii);
2. (b) Developing a protocol for written informed consent to treatment;
3. (c) Defining a protocol for the use of those drugs approved by the board for administration to mothers and babies;
4. (d) Defining a protocol for management of newborns;
5. (e) Defining a protocol for medical waste disposal;
6. (f) Requiring midwives to report outcomes of all clients for which the midwife provided services at any point during labor or delivery to the board after each birth;
7. (g) Establishment of Board organization, and codification of rules and procedures for Board meetings and subcommittee meetings;
8. (h) Developing standards and qualifications requisite in the issuance of licenses to practice midwifery;
9. (i) Evaluating the qualifications of individuals applying for licensure;
10. (j) Issuance and renewal of licenses to persons qualified to practice midwifery in the state of Wyoming;

(k) Setting fees necessary for the administration of this act; (l) Establishing criteria for actions against licensees, including but not limited to: (i) Investigation and conduct of hearings on complaints of violations of this act; (ii) Proceedings to enjoin, restrain or bring suit against persons violating this act; (iii) Revocation, suspension, or condition of a license. (m) Codification of a canon of ethics.

Section 5. Terms Defined by Statute. Terms defined in W.S. 33-46-101 through 33-46-108 shall have the same meanings when used in these regulations unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

Section 6. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

(a) “Antepartum” means occurring or existing during pregnancy. (b) “Intrapartum” means occurring during labor and delivery. (c) “MEAC” means the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council. (d) “NACPM” means the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives. (e) “NARM” means the North American Registry of Midwives. (f) “Postpartum” means occurring in approximately the six (6) week period after childbirth.