Midwifery: workforce data: availability to be a clinical preceptorship.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve data collection and reporting on the availability of clinical preceptorship sites for midwifery students in California. It requires the Department of Health Care Services to gather and publish information about the number of healthcare facilities offering preceptorship opportunities. The goal is to better understand the current landscape of midwifery education and identify potential gaps in access to clinical training. This data will support efforts to strengthen the midwifery workforce.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to collect data on clinical preceptorship sites.
- Specifies the types of information to be collected, including location, capacity, and availability.
- Mandates the Department to publish an annual report on midwifery preceptorship availability.
- Establishes a process for facilities to report their preceptorship offerings.
Who is affected
- Midwifery students
- Healthcare facilities
- California Department of Health Care Services
- Midwifery programs
- Potential midwifery practitioners
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