D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5800

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-5800 - APPLICABILITY

5800.1

A certified nurse-midwife is a registered nurse prepared in a formal educational program to assume an expanded role in providing health care in the area of nurse-midwifery services. Certified nurse-midwives, when functioning within the authorized scope of practice, are qualified to assume primary responsibility for the care of their patients. This practice incorporates the use of independent judgment as well as collaborative interaction with physicians or osteopaths.

5800.2

Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures), and 54 (Registered Nursing) of this title shall supplement this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5800

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 3497 (May 12, 1989); and amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002)

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is § 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Code § 2-3303.2(14) (1988 Repl. Vol.), 33 DCR 729, 732 (February 7, 1986), and Mayor's Order 86-110, 33 DCR 5220 (August 22, 1986).