AB709: Bill Text

AB709,5,2 (3) The rules may allow a midwife to administer, during the practice of midwifery, oxytocin (Pitocin) as a postpartum antihemorrhagic agent, intravenous fluids for stabilization, vitamin K, eye prophylactics, and other drugs or procedures as determined by the department.

AB709,5,3 (4) The rules may not do any of the following:

AB709,5,4 (a) Require a licensed midwife to have a nursing degree or diploma.

AB709,5,6 (b) Require a licensed midwife to practice midwifery under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, another health care provider.

AB709,5,8 (c) Require a licensed midwife to enter into an agreement, written or otherwise, with another health care provider.

AB709,5,9 (d) Limit the location where a licensed midwife may practice midwifery.

AB709,5,10 (e) Permit a licensed midwife to use forceps or vacuum extraction.

AB709,5,13 440.985 Informed consent. A licensed midwife shall, at an initial consultation with a client, provide a copy of the rules promulgated by the department under this subchapter and disclose to the client in writing all of the following:

AB709,5,14 (1) The licensed midwife's experience and training.

AB709,5,16 (2) Whether the licensed midwife has malpractice liability insurance coverage and the policy limits of any such coverage.

AB709,5,18 (3) A protocol for medical emergencies, including transportation to a hospital, particular to each client.

AB709,5,19 (4) Any other information required by department rule.

AB709,5,23 440.986 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.

AB709,6,2 (2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may reprimand a licensed midwife or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this subchapter if the department finds that the applicant or the licensed midwife has done any of the following:

AB709,6,4 (a) Intentionally made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.

AB709,6,6 (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced midwifery while his or her ability to engage in the practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

AB709,6,7 (c) Advertised in a manner that is false or misleading.

AB709,6,9 (d) In the course of the practice of midwifery, made a substantial misrepresentation that was relied upon by a client.

AB709,6,11 (e) In the course of the practice of midwifery, engaged in conduct that evidences an inability to apply the principles or skills of midwifery.

AB709,6,12 (f) Obtained or attempted to obtain compensation through fraud or deceit.

AB709,6,13 (g) Allowed another person to use a license granted under this subchapter.

AB709,6,16 (h) Violated any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to the practice of midwifery, violated this subchapter, or violated any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

AB709,6,19 (3) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department shall revoke a license granted under this subchapter if the licensed midwife is convicted of any of the offenses specified in 440.982 (2).

AB709,6,22 440.987 Advisory committee. If the department appoints an advisory committee under s. 440.042 to advise the department on matters relating to the regulation of licensed midwives, the committee shall consist of only the following:

AB709,6,23 (1) Two members who are licensed midwives.

AB709,6,25 (2) One member who is licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15 and who practices in an out-of-hospital setting.

AB709,7,1 (3) One member who is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

AB709,7,3 (4) One public member who has received midwifery care in an out-of-hospital setting.

AB709,7,6 440.988 Vicarious liability. No health care provider shall be liable for an injury resulting from an act or omission by a licensed midwife, even if the health care provider has consulted with or accepted a referral from the licensed midwife.

AB709, s. 3 Section 3. 441.15 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB709,7,9 441.15 (2) (intro.) No Except as provided in sub. (2m), no person may engage in the practice of nurse-midwifery unless each of the following conditions is satisfied:

AB709, s. 4 Section 4. 441.15 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB709,7,12 441.15 (2m) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person granted a license to practice midwifery under subch. XI of ch. 440.

AB709, s. 5 Section 5. 448.03 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB709,7,20 448.03 (2) (a) Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration, certificate or certification granted to practice midwifery under subch. XI of ch. 440, to practice professional or practical nursing or nurse-midwifery under ch. 441, to practice chiropractic under ch. 446, to practice dentistry or dental hygiene under ch. 447, to practice optometry under ch. 449, to practice acupuncture under ch. 451 or under any other statutory provision, or as otherwise provided by statute.

AB709, s. 6 Section 6 . Nonstatutory provisions.

AB709,8,3 (1) Notwithstanding section 440.987 (1) of the statutes, as created by this act, an initial member of an advisory committee appointed under section 440.987 (1) of the statutes is not required to be a licensed midwife under section 440.982 of the statutes, as created by this act, if the appointment occurs before the first day of the 13th month beginning after publication and at the time of the appointment the individual holds a valid certified professional midwife credential granted by the North American Registry of Midwives or a successor organization.

AB709, s. 7 Section 7. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 13th month beginning after publication, except as follows:

AB709,8,7 (1) The treatment of section 440.987 of the statutes and Section 6 of this act take effect on the day after publication.

AB709,8,8 (End)