65-28b01. Independent practice of midwifery act; citation. The provisions of K.S.A. 65-28b01 through 65-28b10, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the independent practice of midwifery act. History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 88; July 1.
65-28b02. Same; definitions. As used in the independent practice of midwifery act: (a) “Board” means the state board of healing arts. (b) “Certified nurse-midwife” means an individual who: (1) Is educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery; (2) is currently certified by a certifying board approved by the state board of nursing; and […]
65-28b03. Same; standards and requirements for licensure. (a) In order to obtain authorization to engage in the independent practice of midwifery, a certified nurse-midwife must meet the following requirements: (1) Be licensed to practice professional nursing under the Kansas nurse practice act; (2) have successfully completed a course of study in nurse-midwifery in a school […]
65-28b04. Same; expiration of license. (a) Licenses issued under this act shall expire on the date of expiration established by rules and regulations of the board, unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. The request for renewal shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in K.S.A. 65-28b05, and amendments thereto. (b) At least […]
65-28b05. Same; fees. (a) The board shall charge and collect, in advance, fees for certified nurse-midwives, as established by the board, not to exceed: Application for license $100 License renewal $100 Late license renewal $100 License reinstatement fee $100 Revoked license fee $100 Certified copy of license $50 Verified copy of license $25 (b) The board shall remit all moneys received by […]
65-28b06. Same; unlawful acts. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to engage in the independent practice of midwifery without a collaborative practice agreement with a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery, unless such certified nurse-midwife holds a license from the state board of nursing and the board. (b) The provisions of this […]
65-28b07. Same; rules and regulations; standards of care. (a) The board, in consultation with the state board of nursing, shall adopt rules and regulations pertaining to certified nurse-midwives engaging in the independent practice of midwifery and governing the ordering of tests, diagnostic services and prescribing of drugs and referral or transfer to physicians in the […]
65-28b08. Same; revocation, suspension, limitation, censure or denial of license; grounds. (a) The board may deny, revoke, limit or suspend any license or authorization issued to a certified nurse-midwife to engage in the independent practice of midwifery that is issued by the board or applied for under this act, or may publicly censure a licensee […]
65-28b09. Same; advisory council. (a) There is hereby established a nurse-midwives council to advise the board in carrying out the provisions of this act. The council shall consist of seven members, all residents of the state of Kansas appointed as follows: Two members shall be licensees of the board, appointed by the board, who are […]
65-28b10. Same; abortion not authorized. (a) Nothing in the independent practice of midwifery act should be construed to authorize a certified nurse-midwife engaging in the independent practice of midwifery under such act to perform, induce or prescribe drugs for an abortion. (b) The provisions of this section shall become effective on January 1, 2017. History: […]
