D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5808

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-5808 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

5808.1

In addition to the general function specified in D.C. Official Code § 3-1206.04 the nurse-midwife may perform any of the acts listed below, including:

(a) Manage the care of the normal obstetrical patient;

(b) Perform minor surgical procedure;

(c) Manage the normal obstetrical patient during labor and delivery to include amniotomy, episiotomy, and repair;

(d) Initiate and perform local anesthetic procedures and order the necessary anesthetic agents to perform the procedures;

(e) Manage care of the newborn;

(f) Perform post-partum examination;

(g) Provide gynecological care for women;

(h) Prescribe appropriate medications;

(i) Provide family planning and STD services;

(j) Provide primary health care; and

(k) Such other functions and services the Board deems appropriate upon review and analysis of professional and association literature which articulates scopes and standards for nurse-midwifery practice.

5808.2

Repealed

5808.3

Repealed

5808.4

Repealed

5808.5

A nurse-midwife may not perform a cesarean section or surgical abortion.

5808.6

For purposes of this section, "normal patient" means a healthy individual who meets the criteria established in practice protocols as normal.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5808

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 3497, 3500 (May 12, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002)