Md. Code Regs. 10.64.01.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.64.01.09 - Patient's Refusal to Transfer Care

A. If a patient chooses to give birth at home in a situation prohibited by this chapter or in which a licensed direct-entry midwife recommends transfer, the licensed direct-entry midwife shall:

(1) Transfer care of the patient to a health care practitioner; and

(2) Complete the standard form developed under Regulation . 10 of this chapter and:

(a) Submit the completed form to the accepting health care practitioner; and

(b) Cease to take responsibility for the patient's pregnancy care within 1 week after the transfer.

B. If birth is imminent and the patient refuses to be transferred after the licensed direct-entry midwife determines that a transfer is necessary, the licensed direct-entry midwife shall:

(1) Call 9-1-1 and remain with the patient until emergency services personnel arrive; and

(2) Transfer care and give a verbal report of the care provided to the emergency medical services providers.

Md. Code Regs. 10.64.01.09

Regulations .09 adopted effective 43:25 Md. R. 1384, eff. 12/19/2016