SB 993
Providing requirements for midwife licensure
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Bill overview
This bill establishes requirements for licensing and regulating professional midwives in West Virginia. It defines key terms related to midwifery care, outlines specific educational and certification requirements for obtaining a license, and details the process for license renewal and reinstatement. The bill also addresses disciplinary actions, establishes exceptions to certain regulations, and ensures client rights regarding informed consent and decision-making during pregnancy and childbirth.
Key provisions
- Defines terms related to midwifery care, including ‘CPM,’ ‘client,’ and ‘collaboration.’
- Establishes licensing requirements, including a NARM certification and completion of a MEAC-accredited program or a portfolio evaluation.
- Sets out license renewal and reinstatement procedures, including requirements for continuing certification and demonstrating compliance.
- Outlines grounds for disciplinary action, such as fraud, criminal convictions, or unprofessional conduct.
- Creates exceptions to certain regulations, such as allowing emergency care and delegation of tasks under supervision.
- Establishes client rights, including the right to refuse recommended interventions and treatments.
- Requires midwives to provide clients with comprehensive information about the risks and benefits of interventions.
- Creates a transitional provision for existing NARM-certified midwives to obtain licensure without additional requirements.
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