Section 115.111 - Coordinating Care with Other Health Care Providers(a) A midwife shall consult with, refer to, collaborate with, or transfer to an appropriate healthcare provider or facility in accordance with the Act and this chapter.(b) If a client who is at a low risk of developing complications elects not to accept a referral or a physician or associate's advice, the midwife shall: (1) continue to care for the client after discussing and documenting the risks in the midwifery record, which shall include informing the client that her condition may worsen and require transfer;(3) manage the client in collaboration with an appropriate health care professional; or(c) If a midwife administers any prescription medication to a client or her newborn other than oxygen and eye prophylaxis, the midwife must do so in accordance with standing delegation orders from and under the supervision of a physician. The midwife shall ensure that the orders are current (renewed annually) and comply with state law and the rules of the Texas Medical Board.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 115.111
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 25, June 17, 2016, TexReg 4477, eff. 10/1/2016; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 15, April 12, 2019, TexReg 1859, eff. 5/1/2019