Okla. Admin. Code § 310:395-5-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 310:395-5-1 - Scope of work

(a) Licensed Midwives may provide care only to Clients determined by examination to be Normal for pregnancy and childbirth. Such care includes prenatal supervision and counseling; preparation for childbirth; and supervision and care during labor and delivery and care of the mother and the Newborn in the Postpartum Period.

(b) Licensed Midwives shall refer or consult with a medically relevant physician when a Client's medical condition deviates from Normal. Licensed Midwives shall have written Standard Operating Procedures that detail the process for Referrals and Medical Consultations. This may include contact information for the referring physician or facility that the Licensed Midwife will use.

(c) Licensed Midwives may provide care in hospitals with appropriate hospital privileges, Birth Centers, clinics, offices and home birth settings.

(d) Licensed Midwives may obtain diagnostic tests, order testing, and receive reports that are necessary to the practice of Midwifery.

(e) If possible, the Licensed Midwife may accompany the mother or infant to the hospital if hospitalization is necessary. If possible, the Licensed Midwife may remain with the mother or infant until a care plan is established to provide continuity of care. Licensed Midwives should not be considered as a visitor in the healthcare setting and should be allowed into the hospital consistent with hospital policy even when there may be visitor restrictions, such as those imposed due to COVID-19.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:395-5-1

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 06, December 1, 2020, eff. 11/2/2020

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 12, March 1, 2021, eff. 2/2/2021

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021