ORS 687.415
Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited
- exceptions
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not practice direct entry midwifery in this state unless the person holds a license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes).(2)
A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this state without a license to practice direct entry midwifery if:(a)
The person is a licensed health care practitioner and the services described in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) are within the scope of the person’s license; or(b)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(A)
The person is acting as a traditional midwife and does not use legend drugs or devices, the use of which requires a license under the laws of this state;(B)
The person does not advertise that the person is a midwife; and(C)
The person discloses to each client on a form adopted by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule:(i)
That the person does not possess a professional license issued by the state;(ii)
That the person’s education and qualification have not been reviewed by the state;(iii)
That the person is not authorized to carry and administer potentially life saving medications;(iv)
That the risk of harm or death to a mother or newborn may increase as a result of the information described in sub-subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph;(v)
A plan for transporting the client to the nearest hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions), if a problem arises during labor or childbirth;(vi)
That the client will not have recourse through a complaint process; and(vii)
The types of midwives who are licensed by the state.(3)
If supervised by a person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery, a student midwife, birth assistant or other individual may assist the direct entry midwife in the provision of services described in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined).(4)
A license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) is required for purposes of reimbursement under medical assistance programs. [1993 c.362 §11; 2013 c.657 §1]
Source:
Section 687.415 — Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.html.
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