326-D:1 Purpose. – I. The general court finds that the practice of midwifery has been a part of the culture and tradition of New Hampshire since colonial days and that it is in the public interest to remove impediments to the practice of midwifery. II. For personal and economic reasons some New Hampshire citizens […]
326-D:10 Repealed by 2021, 197:89, III, eff. July 1, 2021. –
326-D:11 Certificate Renewal; Continuing Education. – Every person certified under this chapter shall apply to the council for certificate renewal every 2 years. Renewals of certificates shall be contingent upon presentation of satisfactory evidence to the council of having met the continuing education requirements established by the council pursuant to RSA 326-D:5, I(e) and […]
326-D:12 Administration of Drugs and Medications. – I. A midwife certified under this chapter may obtain, possess, and administer the following medications under the conditions indicated: (a) Rh immune globin (Rhogam), if indicated. (b) Eye prophylaxis in accordance with RSA 132:6. (c) Oxygen for fetal distress and infant resuscitation. (d) Lidocaine Hydrochloride by infiltration […]
326-D:12-a Telemedicine. – A midwife certified under this chapter shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. " Telemedicine " means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment. Source. 2020, 27:19, eff. July 21, 2020.
326-D:13 Reciprocity. – The council may certify any applicant who is licensed in any other state, provided the other state’s licensing or certification requirements are substantially equivalent to or higher than those of this state. Source. 1999, 213:8, eff. July 6, 1999.
326-D:14 Exceptions. – I. Any person who was certified as a lay-midwife under the previous provisions of RSA 326-D shall be immediately eligible for certification as a midwife upon the effective date of this section. II. Residents of this state who held themselves out as midwives prior to July 1, 1999, may continue to […]
326-D:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Client" means a woman who has retained the services of a midwife for the duration of her pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period and as defined in the scope of practice adopted by the council pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. "Council" means the midwifery council established in […]
326-D:3 Council Established. – I. There shall be a midwifery council consisting of 6 members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the executive council. Members shall be appointed for 4-year terms. No member shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. All members of the council shall […]
326-D:4 Powers and Duties of the Council. – I. The powers and duties of the council shall include: (a) Certifying eligible applicants for certification under this chapter. (b) Investigating complaints against persons certified under this chapter. (c) Undertaking, when appropriate, disciplinary proceedings and disciplinary action against persons certified under this chapter. II. The council […]
326-D:5 Rulemaking. – I. The council shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Qualifications for the practice of midwifery. (b) The teaching of midwifery. (c) The scope of practice and procedures in the practice of midwifery, including policies for professional direction and supervision. (d) Eligibility requirements for the certification of midwives […]
326-D:6 Certification. – I. No person shall practice midwifery in this state without first obtaining certification from the council. The council shall certify for the practice of midwifery any person applying for such certification who meets the qualifications adopted under RSA 326-D:5, I(a) and who submits a $110 certification fee. II. Certification issued under […]
326-D:7 Qualifications. – In order to be certified as a midwife by the council, a person shall: I. Have completed high school or its equivalent. II. Complete one college-level course in human anatomy and physiology, or pass a college-level equivalency program or credit by exam. III. Express an intent to engage in the active […]
326-D:8 Disciplinary Action. – I. The council may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person certified by the council has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds for the misconduct. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings […]
326-D:9 Repealed by 2021, 197:89, II, eff. July 1, 2021. –
