Current through September 2, 2024
Section 24.26.01.300 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT01.Standards of Conduct. If a licensed midwife or an applicant for licensure, renewal, or reinstatement has engaged in unprofessional conduct, the Board may refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate the applicant's license and may discipline the licensee. Unprofessional conduct includes, without limitation, those actions defined in Section 54-5510, Idaho Code, and any of the following: a. Having a license suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined in this or any other state or jurisdiction;b. Having been convicted of any felony, or of a lesser crime that reflects adversely on the person's fitness to be a licensed midwife; orc. Violating any standards of conduct set forth in these rules, whether or not specifically labeled as such, and including without limitation any scope and practice standards, record-keeping requirements, notice requirements, or requirements for documenting informed consent.02.Discipline. If the Board determines that a licensed midwife has engaged in unprofessional conduct, it may impose discipline against the licensed midwife that includes, without limitation, the following:a. Require that a licensed midwife practice midwifery under the supervision of another health care provider. The Board may specify the nature and extent of the supervision and may require the licensed midwife to enter into a consultation, collaboration, proctoring, or supervisory agreement, written or otherwise, with the other health care provider;b. Suspend or revoke a license;c. Impose a civil fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of the Board's laws and rules; andd. Order payment of the costs and fees incurred by the Board for the investigation and prosecution of the violation of the Board's laws and rules.Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.26.01.300