Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-16.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 655-16.4 - Delegation to another CPM

The CPM shall apply the delegation process when delegating to another CPM by:

(1) Delegating only those midwifery tasks that fall within the delegate's scope of practice, education, experience, and competence.

(2) Matching the client's needs and circumstances with the delegate's qualifications and resources.

(3) Communicating directions and expectations for completion of the delegated activity and receiving confirmation of understanding of the communication from the delegate.

(4) Monitoring performance, progress and outcomes and ensuring appropriate documentation is complete.

(5) Evaluating client outcomes as a result of the delegation process.

(6) Intervening when problems are identified and revising plan of care when needed.

(7) Retaining accountability for properly implementing the delegation process.

(8) Promoting a safe and therapeutic environment by:

a. Providing appropriate monitoring of the care environment.

b. Identifying unsafe care situations.

c. Correcting problems or referring problems to a physician as described in Iowa Code section 148.1 or advanced registered nurse practitioner as defined in Iowa Code section 152.1.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-16.4

Rescinded by IAB May 9, 2018/Volume XL, Number 23, effective 6/13/2018

Adopted by IAB July 10, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 1, effective 6/19/2024