Source: http://www.delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga148/chp258.shtml
Timestamp: 2018-01-23 11:42:27
Document Index: 706116386

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1799', '§ 1799', '§ 1799', '§ 1799', '§ 1799', '§ 1799', '§ 122', '§ 107', '§ 122']

Section 1. Amend § 1799FF, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and redesignating accordingly:
Section 2. Amend § 1799GG, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit or restrict the directly supervised practice of midwifery by a midwifery student pursuing a course of study leading to a credential in midwifery or an equivalent major, as recommended by the Council and approved by the Board, from an accredited school or program recommended by the Council and approved by the Board, if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if the midwifery student is under the direct supervision of a midwife licensed under this subchapter and is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student, provided this course of study shall not exceed 5 years unless the Council recommends and the Board provides written approval for an extension.
Section 3. Amend § 1799HH(a), Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
(a) The Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline shall form the Midwifery Advisory Council (Council) which consists of 7 voting members. The members shall consist of: 4 midwives, 2 CMs and 2 CPMs, whenever possible; 1 certified nurse midwife (CNM) as described in Chapter 19 of this title; 1 practicing obstetrician with hospital admitting privileges who is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and 1 practicing pediatrician with hospital admitting privileges and certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. The inaugural midwife members shall be licensed pursuant to this subchapter no later than July 1, 2016October 1, 2016, and all midwife members thereafter shall be licensed pursuant to this subchapter. The Council may elect officers as necessary. The Chair of the Council shall be a midwife in good standing. The members of the Council shall be compensated at an appropriate and reasonable level as determined by the Division of Professional Regulation and may be reimbursed for meeting-related travel expenses at the State's current approved rate.
Section 4. Amend § 1799HH, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
Section 5. Amend § 1799II(a), Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
(6) Meet minimum educational requirements as required for attainment of the CPM credential, including prepartum, prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care of the mother and baby, and risk assessment for the mother and baby during this period; and
(7) Shall not have been convicted of a felony sexual offense. ; and
Section 6. Amend § 1799II(b), Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
(6) Meet the minimum educational requirements as required for attainment of the CM credential including successful completion of a midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) or meet the education standards approved by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM); and
Section 7. Amend § 122(3)(h), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and additions as shown by underline as follows and redesignating accordingly:
h. Control the practice of non-nurse midwives including the issuance of permits and protect Protect and promote the health of all mothers and children;
Section 8. Amend § 107(e), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and additions as shown by underline as follows and redesignating accordingly:
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, whoever refuses, fails, or neglects to perform duties required under § 122(3)h. of this title related to non-nurse midwifery or fails to comply with the duly adopted regulations or orders of the Department regarding non-nurse midwifery shall be subject to the following:
(1) An administrative fine imposed by the Secretary of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 per violation, together with costs pursuant to Department regulations and procedures;
(2) The Department may order that such person(s) cease and desist acts that violate the duly adopted regulations; and
(3) If an order issued pursuant to paragraph (e)(2) of this section is violated, such person shall be guilty of a class F felony, with a term of imprisonment not to exceed 3 years.
Section 9. This Act shall take effect upon its enactment into law, with the exception of Section 7 and Section 8, which shall take effect on October 1, 2016.