Regulatory Flexibility Act Form
Statutory Authority: 24 Delaware Code, Section 1799HH(c) (24 Del.C. §1799HH(c))
The Midwifery Advisory Council, pursuant to 24 Del.C. §1799HH(c), proposes to adopt the following regulations governing the practice of midwifery in the State of Delaware. As a newly created Council, regulating a profession that first required licensure by virtue of legislation enacted June 9, 2015, these regulations are comprehensive, and all newly created.
“Board” means Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
“Certified midwife” or “CM” means a practitioner who has received certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (“AMCB”) or its equivalent or successor.
“Certified professional midwife” or “CPM” means a practitioner who has received certification by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) or its equivalent or successor.
“Council” means the Midwifery Advisory Council of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
2.6.4 Includes the individual nature of each woman’s pregnancy in her assessments and documentation;
7.1.5 Monitor membrane status for rupture, relative fluid volume, odor, and color of amniotic fluid;
11.2.1 Performing acts beyond the scope of authorized practice by a midwife to include violations of 24 Del.C. §1799AA et seq. or of these regulations.
11.2.9 Failing to supervise persons to whom midwifery responsibilities have been properly delegated.
12.4.2 Documentation. When a licensee is selected for audit, the licensee shall be required to submit documentation showing detailed accounting of the various hours claimed by the licensee. Licensees selected for random audit are required to supplement the attestation with supporting materials which may include a syllabus, agenda, itinerary or brochure published by the sponsor of the activity and a document showing proof of attendance (i.e., certificate, a signed letter from the sponsor attesting to attendance, report of passing test score). The Council shall attempt to verify the hours shown on the documentation provided by the licensee. Upon completion of the review, the Council will determine whether the licensee's hours meet the requirements of these regulations.