Section 54-5509 – FEES.
54-5509. FEES. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2024] (1) All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the department of self-governing agencies, division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. All costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of […]
Section 54-5510 – CLIENT PROTECTION — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
54-5510. CLIENT PROTECTION — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] A licensed midwife or applicant for licensure, renewal or reinstatement may not: (1) Disregard a client’s dignity or right to privacy as to her person, condition, possessions or medical record; (2) Breach any legal requirement of confidentiality with respect to a client, unless ordered […]
Section 54-5511 – DISCLOSURE AND RECORDKEEPING — LICENSE RENEWAL.
54-5511. DISCLOSURE AND RECORDKEEPING — LICENSE RENEWAL. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] (1) Before initiating care, a licensed midwife shall obtain a signed informed consent agreement from each client, acknowledging receipt, at minimum, of the following: (a) The licensed midwife’s training and experience; (b) Instructions for obtaining a copy of the rules adopted by the […]
Section 54-5512 – IMMUNE FROM VICARIOUS LIABILITY.
54-5512. IMMUNE FROM VICARIOUS LIABILITY. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] No physician, hospital, emergency room personnel, emergency medical technician or ambulance personnel shall be liable in any civil action arising out of any injury resulting from an act or omission of a licensed midwife, even if the health care provider has consulted with or accepted […]
Section 54-5513 – SEVERABILITY.
54-5513. SEVERABILITY. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this […]
Section 54-5501 – LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT.
54-5501. LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] The legislature finds and declares that the practice of midwifery has been a part of the culture and tradition of Idaho since before pioneer days and that for personal, religious and economic reasons some Idaho citizens choose midwifery care. The purpose of this chapter is […]
Section 54-5502 – DEFINITIONS.
54-5502. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Idaho state board of midwifery. (2) "Certified professional midwife" or "CPM" means a person who is certified by the North American registry of midwives or any successor organization. (3) "Client" means a woman under the care of a licensed midwife, as well as her […]
Section 54-5503 – BOARD OF MIDWIFERY CREATED.
54-5503. BOARD OF MIDWIFERY CREATED. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] (1) There is hereby established in the division of occupational and professional licenses a board of midwifery. (2) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor, three (3) of whom shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter, one (1) of whom […]
Section 54-5504 – BOARD OF MIDWIFERY — POWERS AND DUTIES.
54-5504. BOARD OF MIDWIFERY — POWERS AND DUTIES. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2024] The board shall have the authority and the responsibility to: (1) Receive applications for licensure, determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure, provide licenses to applicants qualified under this chapter and renew, suspend, revoke and reinstate licenses; (2) Establish and collect […]
Section 54-5505 – RULEMAKING.
54-5505. RULEMAKING. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024] (1) The rules adopted by the board shall: (a) Allow a midwife to obtain and administer, during the practice of midwifery, the following: (i) Oxygen; (ii) Oxytocin, misoprostol, and methylergonovine as postpartum antihemorrhagic agents; (iii) Injectable local anesthetic for the repair of lacerations that are no more extensive […]