N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-2A.3 - Midwifery Liaison Committee

(a) The Midwifery Liaison Committee shall consist of eight members who shall serve as consultants to the Board and who shall be appointed by the Board. The Committee shall include at least one certified nurse midwife, at least one certified professional midwife, at least one certified midwife, and two other midwives, all of whom shall hold licensure from the Board. The Committee shall also include one certified nurse midwife who is a member of the Board and two physicians, one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Medical Examiners and one of whom shall be Board-certified by either the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or any other certification organization with comparable standards.

(b) The Board shall appoint each member for a term of three years. Committee members may be reappointed.

(c) Functions of the Committee shall include the following:

1. Advising and assisting the Board in the evaluation of applicants for midwifery licensure and certified nurse midwife applicants for prescriptive authorization;

2. Investigating complaints against licensees and unlawful conduct by licensees;

3. Approving professional education programs; and

4. Advising and assisting the Board in drafting and reviewing rules to govern midwifery practice.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.3

New Rule, R.2003 d.210, effective 5/19/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3433(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2227(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.3, Minimum conditions of practice, recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.6.