N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 29.19

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 29.19 - Special provisions for the profession of midwifery

Unprofessional conduct in the practice of midwifery shall include all conduct prohibited by sections 29.1 and 29.2 of this Part, except as provided in this section, and shall also include:

(a) failure to have collaborative relationships that provide for consultation, collaborative management and referral to address the health status and risks of his or her patients and that include plans for emergency medical gynecological and/or obstetrical coverage with:

(1) a licensed physician who is board certified as an obstetrician-gynecologist by a national certifying body;

(2) a licensed physician who practices obstetrics and has obstetric privileges at a general hospital licensed under article 28 of the Public Health Law; or

(3) a hospital, licensed under article 28 of the Public Health Law, that provides obstetrics through a licensed physician having obstetrical privileges at such institution; or

(b) failure to maintain documentation of such collaborative relationships, to make information about such collaborative relationships available to his or her patients, or to provide such documentation to the department upon request.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 29.19