Md. Code Regs. 10.27.05.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 11, May 31, 2024

Section 10.27.05.04 - Required Documentation

A. A certified nurse midwife who provides home birth services and other services across the reproductive lifespan shall:

(1) Maintain a medical record for each client; and

(2) In the case of a transfer of care to another provider or a facility, transfer the client's medical records with the client.

B. A certified nurse midwife shall have available at all times for examination by the Board, written clinical practice guidelines that cover all aspects of care, practice, and quality assurance including but not limited to:

(1) A plan for emergency consultation;

(2) A plan for transfer of care; and

(3) If needed, a plan for admission of the client or newborn to a hospital within the client's geographic area.

Md. Code Regs. 10.27.05.04

Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 14, 1983 (10:11 Md. R. 970); emergency status expired July 13, 1983; adopted permanently effective October 10, 1983 (10:20 Md. R. 1787)
Regulation .04 repealed effective April 10, 1995 (22:7 Md. R. 536)
Regulations .04 amended effective 41:19 Md. R. 1079, eff.9/29/2014