§ 63-28-115. Complaints
The committee shall keep an information file about each complaint filed with the committee. The committee’s information file shall be kept current and contain a record for each complaint of: All persons contacted in relation to the complaint; A summary of findings made at each step of the complaint process; An explanation of the legal […]
§ 63-28-116. Rules for Complaint Investigation — Disposal of Complaints
The committee shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the committee. The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall: Distinguish between categories of complaints; Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration; Require that the board be […]
§ 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.
§ 63-29-101. Findings of General Assembly
The general assembly recognizes the need for a person to have the freedom to choose the manner, cost, and setting for giving birth. The general assembly finds that access to prenatal care and delivery services is limited by the inadequate number of providers of such services and that the practice of midwifery may help to […]
§ 63-29-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: “Antepartal” means occurring during pregnancy; “Board” means the board of osteopathic examiners of the department of health to which the council of certified professional midwifery reports; “Certified professional midwife (CPM)” means a person who has obtained national certification from the North American Registry of Midwives; […]
§ 63-29-103. Council Established
There is hereby established a council of certified professional midwifery, which shall serve as a subcommittee of and report to the board. The council members shall be appointed by the commissioner of health. The council shall consist of six (6) members. Members shall be residents of Tennessee. Members shall consist of three (3) certified professional […]
§ 63-28-112. Committee Members — Term of Office — Compensation — Removal
To assist the board of medical examiners in the performance of its duties, there is hereby established the committee for clinical perfusionists, composed of seven (7) members who are each appointed by the governor. The committee shall approve the examination required by this chapter. The chair of the committee shall be a perfusionist. The committee […]
§ 63-28-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Clinical Perfusionist Licensure Act.”
§ 63-28-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the board of medical examiners, created by chapter 6 of this title; “Committee” means the committee for clinical perfusion; “Division” means the division of health related boards; “Extracorporeal circulation” means the diversion of a patient’s blood through a heart-lung machine or a similar […]