Section 17-5808. SCOPE OF PRACTICE

 

5808.1In 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.

 

5808.2Repealed

 

5808.3Repealed

 

5808.4Repealed

 

5808.5A nurse-midwife may not perform a cesarean section or surgical abortion.

 

5808.6For purposes of this section, "normal patient" means a healthy individual who meets the criteria established in practice protocols as normal.

 

source

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