Section 687.405 – “Direct entry midwifery” defined.
As used in ORS 687.405 to 687.495, “direct entry midwifery” means providing the following services for compensation: (1) Supervision of the conduct of labor and childbirth; (2) Providing advice to a parent as to the progress of childbirth; (3) Rendering prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care; and (4) Making newborn assessments. [1993 c.362 §1; 2011 c.650 […]
Section 687.890
[Formerly 687.125; 1999 c.537 §20; 1999 c.1084 §17; renumbered 687.250 in 2001]
Section 687.410 – When use of title authorized.
A person may not use the title “licensed direct entry midwife,” any abbreviation thereof or the initials “L.D.M.” unless the person possesses an active license issued under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §16; 2013 c.314 §25]
Section 687.895 – Procedure for civil penalties.
Any civil penalty under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745. [Formerly 687.087; 1997 c.626 §16]
Section 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 to 687.495. (2) A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this state without a license to practice direct entry […]
Section 687.991 – Criminal penalties.
(1) Violation of ORS 687.021 or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Violation of ORS 687.410 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1955 c.492 §14; 1977 c.507 §15; 2003 c.547 §27]
Section 687.420 – Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife.
(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall establish standards for qualifications for the licensure of direct entry midwives. Such standards shall: (a) Be consistent with the requirements for becoming a certified professional midwife as established by the North American Registry of Midwives; (b) Require the applicant to hold a Certified Professional Midwife credential […]
Section 687.425 – Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew.
(1) The Health Licensing Office shall renew a direct entry midwife license upon: (a) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal under ORS 676.572; (b) Receipt of proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for infants and adults; (c) Receipt of the applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576; and (d) The applicant’s satisfaction of […]
Section 687.430 – Waiver of required written examination.
A person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery under the laws of another state who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Health Licensing Office that the person has passed a written examination at least equal to the written examination required of persons eligible for licensure under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 may have the written examination […]
Section 687.445 – Discipline.
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 and 676.992 (1) and (2) against any person practicing direct entry midwifery for any of the grounds listed in […]