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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-10 - Reports

    (a)    On or before October 1 each year, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall report to the Committee, in a form specified by the Board, the following information regarding cases in which the licensed direct–entry midwife assisted during the previous fiscal year when the intended place of birth at the onset of care was an out–of–hospital setting:        (1)    The total number of patients served as primary caregiver at the onset of care;        (2)    The number, by county, of live births attended as primary caregiver;        (3)    The number, by county, of cases of fetal demise, infant deaths, and maternal deaths attended as primary caregiver at the discovery of the demise or death;        (4)    The number of women whose primary care was transferred to another health care practitioner during the antepartum period and the reason for transfer;        (5)    The number, reason for, and outcome of each nonemergency hospital transfer during the intrapartum or postpartum period;        (6)    The number, reason for, and outcome of each urgent or emergency transport of an expectant mother in the antepartum period;        (7)    The number, reason for, and outcome of each urgent or emergency transport of an infant or mother during the intrapartum or immediate postpartum period;        (8)    The number of planned out–of–hospital births at the onset of labor and the number of births completed in an out–of–hospital setting;        (9)    A brief description of any complications resulting in the morbidity or mortality of a mother or a neonate; and        (10)    Any other information required by the Board in regulations.    (b)    The Board shall send a written notice of noncompliance to each licensee who fails to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    A licensed direct–entry midwife who fails to comply with the reporting requirements under this section shall be prohibited from license renewal until the information required under subsection (a) of this section is reported.    (d)    The Committee shall maintain the confidentiality of any report submitted under subsection (a) of this section.    (e)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a licensed direct–entry midwife shall be subject to the same reporting requirements as other health care practitioners who provide care to individuals in accordance with this title.    (f)    A licensed direct–entry midwife attending an out–of–hospital delivery shall:        (1)    For any live birth, complete and submit a birth certificate in accordance with § 4–208 of the Health – General Article; and        (2)    For any death, make all medical records available and communicate relevant circumstances of the death to the individual responsible for completing the certificate of death under § 4–212 or § 4–213 of the Health – General Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-12 - Duties of Committee

    (a)    The Committee shall:        (1)    Review applications for licensure as a licensed direct–entry midwife and make recommendations to the Board regarding applicants;        (2)    Maintain a list of all licensed direct–entry midwives;        (3)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding continuing education requirements for licensed direct–entry midwives;        (4)    Review advertising by licensed direct–entry midwives and by institutions that offer a direct–entry midwife program and make recommendations to the Board, as necessary;        (5)    Advise the Board on matters relating to the practice of direct–entry midwifery;        (6)    Collect the reports required to be submitted by each licensed direct–entry midwife under § 8–6C–10(a) of this subtitle;        (7)    Make recommendations to the Board regarding regulations relating to the practice of direct–entry midwifery that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (8)    At the request of the Board, investigate complaints against licensed direct–entry midwives;        (9)    Keep a record of the Committee’s proceedings; and        (10)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, beginning November 1, 2016, and on each November 1 thereafter, submit a report to the Board, including:            (i)    A summary of the information included in reports submitted to the Committee by licensed direct–entry midwives under § 8–6C–10(a) of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Any other information identified by the Board.    (b)    The Committee may not include any personally identifying information in the report submitted to the Board under subsection (a)(10) of this section.    (c)    Beginning December 1, 2016, and on each December 1 thereafter, the Board shall submit to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article:        (1)    The report submitted to the Board under subsection (a)(10) of this section;        (2)    In consultation with the Committee, any recommendations regarding the continuation and improvement of the licensure of licensed direct–entry midwives in the State;        (3)    Any recommendations regarding expanding the scope of practice of licensed direct–entry midwives; and        (4)    Any recommendations, including recommendations for legislation, regarding the scope of practice of licensed direct–entry midwives to include vaginal birth after cesarean.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-13 - Qualifications for License

    (a)    In addition to the education and training requirements under subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;        (2)    Be of good moral character;        (3)    Be a high school graduate or have completed equivalent education;        (4)    Be at least 21 years old;        (5)    Hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association; and        (6)    Have completed in the past 2 years the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).    (b)    An applicant:        (1)    Shall hold a current valid Certified Professional Midwife credential granted by NARM; and        (2)    (i)    Shall have completed a midwifery education program that is accredited by MEAC or ACME;            (ii)    Shall have completed the NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate program; or            (iii)    If the applicant was certified by NARM as a certified professional midwife on or before January 15, 2017, through a non–MEAC accredited program, but otherwise qualifies for licensure, shall provide:                1.    Verification of completion of NARM–approved clinical requirements; and                2.    Evidence of completion, in the past 2 years, of an additional 50 hours of continuing education units approved by the Board and accredited by MEAC, the American College of Nurse Midwives, or the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education, including:                A.    14 hours of obstetric emergency skills training such as a birth emergency skills training (BEST) or an advanced life saving in obstetrics (ALSO) course; and                B.    The remaining 36 hours divided among and including hours in the areas of pharmacology, lab interpretation of pregnancy, antepartum complications, intrapartum complications, postpartum complications, and neonatal care.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-14 - License -- Application; Fee

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title;        (2)    Submit to the Board:            (i)    An application on the form that the Board requires; and            (ii)    Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this subsection is being met; and        (3)    Pay to the Board a fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-15 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to licensed direct–entry midwives.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure and other services provided to licensed direct–entry midwives.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under this subtitle to the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.    (c)    The fees collected under this section shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-16 - License -- Issuance

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who:        (1)    Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and        (2)    Pays a fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct–entry midwife.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iii)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (iv)    Subsequent work history;            (v)    Employment and character references; and            (vi)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8–303 of this title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-17 - Authority Conferred

    A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice direct–entry midwifery while the license is active.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-19 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-19 - License -- Surrender or Lapse

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of the license:        (1)    A licensed direct–entry midwife may not surrender a license; and        (2)    A license may not lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on an agreement with the licensed direct–entry midwife under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-21 - Misrepresentations Prohibited

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery in the State.    (b)    A licensee may not advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.    (c)    Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery under this subtitle, an individual may not use the abbreviation “LDEM” or use the designation “licensed direct–entry midwife”.    (d)    Unless authorized to practice direct–entry midwifery under this subtitle or certified as a nurse midwife under this title, an individual may not use the designation “midwife”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-22 - Immunity of Health Care Providers

    (a)    Except for any willful or grossly negligent act, a health care provider or emergency room personnel who work at a hospital, or emergency medical services providers or ambulance personnel, may not be held civilly liable for an action arising solely from an injury resulting from an act or omission of a licensed direct–entry midwife, even if the person has consulted with the licensed direct–entry midwife or accepted a referral from the licensed direct–entry midwife.    (b)    A health care practitioner who consults with a licensed direct–entry midwife or receives notification of a delivery under § 8–6C–02(b)(15) of this subtitle or the transfer of records under § 8–6C–02(b)(16) of this subtitle but who does not examine or treat a patient of the licensed direct–entry midwife may not be deemed to have created a physician–patient relationship with the patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-24 - Violations; Penalties

    (a)    This section does not apply to a violation of § 8–6C–10(a) of this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-25 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Licensure of Direct–Entry Midwives Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-6C-26 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives|Section 8-6C-26 - Termination of Subtitle

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this subtitle under § 8–802 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2023.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-701 - Practicing Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, respectively.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice electrology in this State unless licensed by the Board to practice electrology.    (c)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified nursing assistant unless certified by the Board as a certified nursing assistant.        (2)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified nursing assistant in a specific category unless certified by the Board as a certified nursing assistant in that category.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medication technician in this State unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medication technician.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a certified medicine aide unless certified by the Board to practice as a certified medicine aide.    (e–1)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife unless licensed by the Board to practice as a licensed direct–entry midwife.    (f)    An individual may not require a licensee to perform an act that is beyond the licensee’s knowledge and skills.    (g)    An individual may not direct a licensee to delegate a nursing task to a nurse when the individual reasonably believes:        (1)    The nurse lacks the knowledge and skills to perform the nursing task; or        (2)    The patient’s condition does not allow delegation of the nursing task.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-702 - Practicing Beyond Scope of License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice registered nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing beyond the scope of the license or certificate issued to that individual.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-704 - Selling Fraudulent Records, Diplomas, Licenses, or Certificates

    A person may not sell, fraudulently obtain, fraudulently provide, or fraudulently aid or abet the sale, fraudulent obtainment, or fraudulent provision of any record, nursing diploma, license, license renewal, certificate, or certificate renewal.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-705 - Practicing With Fraudulent Record, Diploma, License, or Certificate

    (a)    An individual may not practice registered nursing or advanced practice registered nursing under color of any diploma, license, certification, or record that is:        (1)    Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or        (2)    Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.    (b)    An individual may not practice licensed practical nursing under color of any diploma, license, or record that is:        (1)    Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or        (2)    Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.    (c)    An individual may not practice as a nursing assistant under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:        (1)    Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or        (2)    Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.    (d)    An individual may not practice as a certified medication technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:        (1)    Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or        (2)    Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.    (e)    An individual may not practice as a certified medicine aide under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:        (1)    Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or        (2)    Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-706 - Employing an Unlicensed Person

    (a)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice registered nursing any individual who is not authorized to practice registered nursing under this title.    (b)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice advanced practice registered nursing any individual who is not authorized to practice advanced practice registered nursing under this title.    (c)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice licensed practical nursing any individual who is not authorized to practice licensed practical nursing under this title.    (d)    An individual may not knowingly employ any individual who is not authorized to perform delegated nursing duties under this title.    (e)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice as a certified nursing assistant any individual who is not authorized to practice as a certified nursing assistant under this title.    (f)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice as a certified medication technician any individual who is not authorized to practice as a certified medication technician under this title.    (g)    An individual may not knowingly employ to practice as a certified medicine aide any individual who is not authorized to practice as a certified medicine aide under this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-707 - Cease and Desist Orders; Civil Fines

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title and in addition to any other sanction authorized for a violation of §§ 8–701 through 8–706 of this subtitle, the Board may issue a public cease and desist order, impose a civil fine of not more than $20,000 per offense, or both.    (b)    For the purposes of this section, each violation is a separate offense if the violation occurs:        (1)    At a different time, date, or location; or        (2)    On the same date and location at a different time.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-708 - Injunctions

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin conduct:        (1)    Prohibited under §§ 8–701 through 8–706 of this subtitle; or        (2)    That is grounds for disciplinary action under § 8–316, § 8–6A–10, or § 8–6B–18 of this title.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board, in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engaged in the acts sought to be enjoined.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  8-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 8 - Nurses|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 8-710 - Violations; Fines and Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of § 8–701(a) through (e–1), § 8–703, § 8–704, or § 8–705 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.    (b)    Subject to the appropriate hearing and appeals provisions, the Board, on the affirmative vote of the majority of its members, may reprimand a licensee or certificate holder, place a licensee or certificate holder on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certificate of a person who violates any provision of this subtitle.