Section 65-28b02 - Same; definitionsAs used in the independent practice of midwifery act:
(a) "Board" means the state board of healing arts.(b) "Certified nurse-midwife" means an individual who:(1) Is educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery;(2) is currently certified by a certifying board approved by the state board of nursing; and(3) is currently licensed under the Kansas nurse practice act.(c) "Independent practice of midwifery" means the provision of clinical services by a certified nurse-midwife without the requirement of a collaborative practice agreement with a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery when such clinical services are limited to those associated with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, including:(1) The prescription of drugs and diagnostic tests;(2) the performance of episiotomy or repair of a minor vaginal laceration;(3) the initial care of the normal newborn; and(4) family planning services, including treatment or referral of male partners for sexually-transmitted infections.(d) The provisions of this section shall become effective on January 1, 2017.Added by L. 2016, ch. 92,§ 89, eff. 1/1/2017.