ORS 687.480
Rules

  • practice standards

(1)

The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall adopt rules for the administration of ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes).

(2)

The board shall adopt practice standards that include:

(a)

Maintenance of records of care, including patient charts;

(b)

Participation in peer review;

(c)

Development of a written plan for emergency transport of patients;

(d)

Guidelines for equipment; and

(e)

Maintenance of patient disclosure forms, which must include information regarding whether the midwife has malpractice insurance. [1993 c.362 §8; 2001 c.53 §4a; 2013 c.657 §3]

Source: Section 687.480 — Rules; practice standards, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

Current through early 2026

§ 687.480. Rules's source at oregon​.gov