§ 63-29-106. Election of Chair and Vice Chair — Quorum — Meetings — Notice — Records
The council members shall elect annually from their membership a chair and vice chair. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members. No final action shall be taken on any matter without a quorum and majority vote of the members present. The council shall meet at least once each year. Emergency meetings may […]
§ 63-29-107. Responsibilities of Council
The council shall: Assist and advise the board and the department in developing rules with guidance from the Midwives Alliance of North America’s Core Competencies and not inconsistent with the law. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the allowable scope of midwifery practice regarding use of equipment, procedures, and administration of medication […]
§ 63-29-108. Certification
A midwife who has met the standards set forth in this chapter may apply to the board for Tennessee certification. An application for Tennessee certification shall provide information as required by this section and as may be required by the board. Except for the American College of Nurse Midwives certified midwives and certified nurse midwives, […]
§ 63-29-109. Title — Term of Initial Certificate — Renewal — Denial of Applications — Third Party Payment
A midwife who is certified under the standard found in § 63-29-108 may use the initials “CPM-TN.” An initial certificate is available for no more than a two-year period. The certificate is renewable pursuant to the division of health related boards’ biennial birthdates renewal system. Renewal is available to the CPM who maintains current certification […]
§ 63-29-110. Status
Any CPM who is not practicing midwifery in Tennessee may be placed in inactive status by requesting such status in writing and submitting it to the council. Active status may be renewable by requesting a change of status from inactive to active in writing to the council and by fulfilling the requirements for renewal set […]
§ 63-29-111. Reapplication After Expiration of Certificate
Any CPM who does not seek inactive status and allows the certificate to expire after a sixty-day grace period must apply for a new certificate as prescribed in this chapter.
§ 63-29-112. Fees
The application and renewal fees are to be set by the commissioner of health and shall not be less than that sum necessary to permit the council to recover its costs of operation.
§ 63-29-113. Display of Certificate
The certificate shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place where the CPM-TN is practicing, when applicable.
§ 63-28-117. Revocation or Suspension of Licenses — Probation of Licensees
The committee shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder if there is proof of: Any violation of this chapter; Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the committee; or Unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited […]
§ 63-28-118. Administrative Rules
The committee may promulgate administrative rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to administer this chapter.