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AZ Rev Stat § 36-752 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-752 - Licensure; exceptions

36-752.  Licensure;  exceptions A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  no person may act as a midwife without being licensed pursuant to this article. B. The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this section: 1. A physician licensed pursuant to title 32 who is permitted within his scope of practice to deliver infants. 2. A registered nurse certified by the state board of nursing as a qualified nurse-midwife. 3. A person acting under the direction and supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to title 32 who is permitted within his scope of practice to deliver infants. 4. A student of midwifery in the course of taking an internship,  preceptorship or clinical training program,  who is under the direction and supervision of a midwife licensed pursuant to this article. 5. A person who has no prearranged agreement to provide delivery assistance,  but who delivers a baby as a result of an emergency situation. 6. A mother or father delivering their own infant.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-753 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-753 - Application for license as midwife

36-753.  Application for license as midwife A person who desires to obtain a license to practice midwifery shall make written application to the director of the department of health services,  upon a form to be supplied by the director and shall furnish such information as may be required by the director.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-754 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-754 - Licensing of midwives; renewal of license

36-754.  Licensing of midwives;  renewal of license A. The director shall grant a midwife's license to a person meeting the qualifications prescribed by this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article and paying applicable fees. B. A license is valid for two years and may be renewed biennially on application to the director and payment of applicable fees. C. A person shall file an application for renewal at least thirty days and no more than sixty days before the expiration date of the current license.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-755 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-755 - Powers and duties of the director

36-755.  Powers and duties of the director A. The director may adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this article. B. The director shall,  by rule: 1. Define and describe,  consistent with this article and the laws of this state,  the duties and limitations of the practice of midwifery. 2. Adopt standards with respect to the practice of midwifery designed to safeguard the health and safety of the mother and child. 3. Establish the criteria for granting,  denying,  suspending and revoking a license in order to protect the health and safety of the mother and child. 4. Describe and define reasonable and necessary minimum qualifications for midwives,  including: (a) The ability to read and write. (b) Knowledge of the fundamentals of hygiene. (c) The ability to recognize abnormal or potentially abnormal conditions during pregnancy,  labor and delivery and following birth. (d) Knowledge of the laws of this state concerning reporting of births,  prenatal blood tests and newborn screening and of the rules pertaining to midwifery. (e) Education requirements. (f) Age requirements. (g) Good moral character.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-756 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-756 - Grounds for denial of license and disciplinary action; hearing; appeal; civil penalties; injunctions

36-756.  Grounds for denial of license and disciplinary action;  hearing;  appeal;  civil penalties;  injunctions A. The director may deny,  suspend or revoke the license of any midwife who: 1. Violates any provision of this article or the rules adopted under this article. 2. Has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 3. Indulges in conduct or a practice detrimental to the health or safety of the mother and child. B. The department may deny a license without holding a hearing. An applicant may appeal this decision pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. C. The department shall conduct any hearing to suspend or revoke a license in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. If the director determines at the conclusion of a hearing that grounds exist to suspend or revoke a license,  he may do so permanently or for any period of time he deems appropriate and under any conditions that he deems appropriate. An applicant for licensure or a licensee may appeal the final decision of the director.  D. In addition to other disciplinary action,  the director may assess a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each violation of this article or a rule adopted pursuant to this article as determined by a hearing held pursuant to this section. Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The attorney general or the county attorney may bring an action in the name of this state to enforce a civil penalty. The action shall be filed in the superior court or in justice court in the county where the violation occurred. E. In addition to other available remedies,  the director may apply to the superior court for an injunction to restrain a person from violating a provision of this article or a rule adopted pursuant to this article. The court shall grant a temporary restraining order,  a preliminary injunction or a permanent injunction without bond. The defendant may be served in any county of this state. The action shall be brought on behalf of the director by the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is occurring.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-756.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-756.01 - Investigations; right to examine evidence; subpoenas; confidentiality

36-756.01.  Investigations;  right to examine evidence;  subpoenas;  confidentiality A. The director may investigate information that indicates that a person is violating this article. In connection with an investigation,  the department may examine and copy documents and other physical evidence wherever located that relate to the conduct or competency of a midwife pursuant to the requirements of this article. B. Pursuant to an investigation or an administrative proceeding,  the director may issue subpoenas to compel the testimony of witnesses or to demand the production of relevant documents and other physical evidence. If a person refuses to comply with a subpoena,  the director may apply to the superior court for an order to compel compliance. C. Patient records,  including clinical records,  medical reports,  laboratory statements and reports,  files,  films and oral statements relating to patient examinations,  findings and treatment,  that are kept by the director pursuant to an investigation are not available to the public. The director shall keep confidential the names of patients whose records are reviewed during the course of an investigation or hearing.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-757 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-757 - Violations; classification

36-757.  Violations;  classification A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who: 1. Obtains a license as a midwife by fraud,  intentional misrepresentation or deceit. 2. Performs midwifery without a proper license or after the license has been denied,  suspended or revoked.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-758 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-758 - Fees

36-758.  Fees The director,  by rule,  shall establish and collect nonrefundable fees that do not exceed: 1. Twenty-five dollars for an initial application. 2. Fifty dollars for an initial license. 3. Two hundred fifty dollars for testing. 4. Fifty dollars for license renewal. 5. Ten dollars for a duplicate license.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-759 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-759 - Use of title; prohibitions

36-759.  Use of title;  prohibitions It is a violation of this article for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to use the title " licensed midwife"  and the abbreviation " L.M."  or to use any other words,  letters,  signs or figures to indicate that the person is a licensed midwife.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-760 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-760 - Persons and acts not affected by this article

36-760.  Persons and acts not affected by this article The provisions of this article do not apply to a person who provides information and support in preparation for a normal labor and delivery and assists in the delivery of a baby if that person does not do the following: 1. Advertise as a midwife or as a provider of midwife services. 2. Accept any form of compensation for midwife services. 3. Use any words,  letters,  signs or figures to indicate that the person is a midwife.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765 - Definitions

36-765.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Certified community health worker"  means a community health worker to whom the department has issued a certificate to practice as a certified community health worker in this state. 2. " Community health worker"  means a nonmedical health worker who serves as a liaison for health and community service providers and enrollees to facilitate access to services and improve the quality of service delivery,  including the coordination of services to improve medical and behavioral health outcomes. 3. " Department"  means the department of health services. 4. " Director"  means the director of the department. 5. " Practice as a certified community health worker"  means a community health worker's application of the education,  training and experience in the core competencies to effectively provide services to the communities and populations that the community health worker serves through one or more of the community health worker's roles.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.01 - Application for certificate; certification; renewal

36-765.01.  Application for certificate;  certification;  renewal A. A person may apply to the director for a certificate to practice as a certified community health worker on a form prescribed by the director and shall furnish information required by the director.  B. The director shall grant a community health worker certificate to a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article and who pays the applicable fees. C. A certificate is valid for two years and may be renewed once every two years by applying to the director and paying the applicable fees. D. A person shall file an application for renewal at least thirty days and not more than sixty days before the expiration date of the current certificate.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.02 - Powers and duties of director; rules

36-765.02.  Powers and duties of director;  rules A. The director,  by rule,  shall: 1. Prescribe the scope of practice and the core competencies of certified community health workers,  including skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to bring about expanded health and wellness in diverse communities and to reduce health disparities. 2. Describe and define reasonable and necessary minimum qualifications,  including education and training requirements,  for certified community health workers. 3. Establish standards and requirements for the establishment of certified community health worker education and training programs in this state. 4. Adopt standards and requirements for the approval or acceptance of continuing education courses and programs for the renewal of a certificate. 5. Establish minimum education,  training,  experience and other qualifications that a certified community health worker must possess to qualify as a trainer in any education,  training or continuing education program for certified community health workers. 6. Establish the criteria for granting,  denying,  suspending and revoking a certificate in order to protect the health and safety of the public. B. The director may adopt rules: 1. That are necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this article. 2. That allow for reciprocity agreements,  including with the Indian health service. C. The director shall waive the minimum training and education requirements for certification for applicants who provide documentation of at least nine hundred sixty hours of paid or volunteer experience providing community health worker services in the core competencies during the previous three years in a licensed health care facility or in the service of a licensed health care provider or a contractor under chapter 29,  article 1 of this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.03 - Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate; disciplinary action; appeal

36-765.03.  Denial,  suspension or revocation of certificate;  disciplinary action;  appeal A. The director may deny,  suspend or revoke the certificate of any community health worker who: 1. Violates any provision of this article or rule adopted pursuant to this article. 2. Has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 3. Indulges in conduct or a practice detrimental to the health or safety of the public. B. The department may deny,  suspend or revoke a certificate without holding a hearing. After receiving notification of the denial,  suspension or revocation,  the applicant may request a hearing to review the denial,  suspension or revocation. If requested,  the department shall conduct a hearing to deny,  suspend or revoke a certificate pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 10. C. If the director determines pursuant to a hearing that grounds exist to deny,  suspend or revoke a certificate,  the director may do so permanently or for a fixed period of time and may impose conditions as prescribed by rule. D. A certified community health worker employed by a tribe who violates this section shall be under tribal government jurisdiction. If the worker is determined to have violated this section,  the information provided to the director may result in the denial,  suspension or revocation of the worker's certification. Internal hearings,  appeals or penalties resulting from disciplinary actions by a tribal government are deemed as the final decision in accordance with this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.04 - Investigations; evidence

36-765.04.  Investigations;  evidence The director may investigate information that indicates a person may be violating this article. In connection with an investigation,  the director may examine and copy documents and other physical evidence wherever located that relate to the conduct or competency of a community health worker pursuant to the requirements of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.05 - Fees; use

36-765.05.  Fees;  use The director,  by rule,  shall establish and collect nonrefundable fees for certification that are consistent with fees that are prescribed pursuant to section 36-1908. The department shall deposit the fees in a segregated account in the health services licensing fund established by section 36-414.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.06 - Certification not required

36-765.06.  Certification not required This article does not require community health workers to be certified by the department in order to practice as a community health worker.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-765.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-765.07 - Public contracts; no preference

36-765.07.  Public contracts;  no preference This state and political subdivisions of this state may not provide a preference in awarding a public contract for services provided by a certified community health worker or an entity that employs certified community health workers.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-766 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-766 - Definitions

36-766.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Department"  means the department of health services. 2. " Director"  means the director of the department. 3. " Doula"  means a trained nonmedical professional who may provide continuous physical,  emotional and informational support to families before,  during and after childbirth for a period of one year after birth or in the case of loss and who may serve as a liaison between the birth parents and medical and social services staff to improve the quality of medical,  social and behavioral outcomes. 4. " Practice as a state-certified doula"  means a state-certified doula who provides services in accordance with the core competencies specified by this article and the rules adopted pursuant to this article. 5. " State-certified doula"  means a doula to whom the department has issued a certificate to practice as a state-certified doula in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-766.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-766.01 - Application for certificate; certification; fingerprint clearance card; renewal; continuing education

36-766.01.  Application for certificate;  certification;  fingerprint clearance card;  renewal;  continuing education A. A person may apply to the director for a certificate to practice as a state-certified doula on a form prescribed by the director and shall furnish the information required by the director.  B. The director shall grant a certificate to a doula who: 1. Meets the qualifications prescribed by this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article. 2. Pays the applicable fees. The director shall prescribe by rule a sliding fee scale for all fees required by this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article. 3. Possesses a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41,  chapter 12,  3.1. C. A doula certificate is valid for three years and may be renewed every three years by applying to the director and paying the applicable fees. D. A person shall file an application for renewal at least thirty days and not more than ninety days before the date the current doula certificate expires. A state-certified doula must complete fifteen hours of related continuing education and submit documentation of completion with the renewal application.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-766.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-766.02 - Powers and duties of director; rules; waiver

36-766.02.  Powers and duties of director;  rules;  waiver A. The director,  by rule,  shall: 1. Outline the scope of practice and the core competencies of state-certified doulas regarding the skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to expand health and wellness,  to reduce health disparities and to promote culturally relevant practices within diverse communities. 2. Describe and define reasonable and necessary minimum qualifications,  including those prescribed in section 36-766.03. 3. Adopt standards and requirements to establish state-certified doula education and training programs in this state. 4. Adopt standards to approve or accept continuing education courses for renewing state-certified doula certificates. 5. Establish criteria for granting,  denying,  suspending and revoking state-certified doula certificates in order to protect the public health and safety. B. The director may consult with subject matter experts from an integrated public health program at a higher education institution located in this state regarding the development of rules prescribed by this section. C. The director may adopt rules: 1. That are necessary to administer and enforce this article. 2. That allow for reciprocity agreements,  including with the Indian health service. D. The director shall waive the minimum training and education requirements for certification for applicants who provide documentation of current certification with a nationally recognized doula organization.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-766.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-766.03 - Applicant requirements; education and training; alternate certification

36-766.03.  Applicant requirements;  education and training;  alternate certification A. An applicant for certification under this article shall do all of the following: 1. Provide one of the following: (a) Documentation of completing at least thirty hours of in-person instruction or a combination of in-person and online instruction in core competency topics that may include the following: (i) Entrepreneurship. (ii) Standards of practice and ethics. (iii) The childbirth process. (iv) Parental engagement. (v) Postpartum care. (vi) Grief. (vii) Trauma-informed care. (viii) Cultural doula practices. (ix) Anatomy and physiology. (b) For doulas who are from a community trained in non-western doula practices as determined by the director,  documentation confirming that core competencies have been met through culturally specific training or education that is subject to review by the director. (c) Other related individualized or experiential training or education that is subject to review by the director. 2. Provide department-approved written documentation of both of the following: (a) Observing at least one birth after training is completed. (b) Attending at least three births while serving as the primary doula support person and receiving a department-approved and acceptable evaluation from the laboring mother and from the medical provider who assisted the laboring mother. 3. Complete instruction on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 4. Submit a code of ethics agreement as prescribed by the director. B. An individual who does not qualify for state certification under this article but who has been practicing as a doula in this state for at least five years before September 29,  2021 may apply to the department for certification if the individual submits all of the following: 1. Proof of current certification from a nationally recognized doula organization in lieu of proof of the minimum qualifications prescribed in this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article.  2. Three letters of recommendation from health care professionals who have worked with the applicant within the preceding two years and can attest to the applicant's competency in providing doula services.