Section 08.65.190. Definitions.

In this chapter,
        (1) "board" means the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives;
        (2) "department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
        (3) "practice of midwifery" means providing necessary supervision, health care, preventative measures, and education to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; conducting deliveries on the midwife's own responsibility; providing immediate postpartum care of the newborn infant, well-baby care for the infant through the age of four weeks, and preventative measures for the infant; identifying physical, social, and emotional needs of the newborn and the woman; arranging for consultation, referral, and continued involvement of the midwife on a collaborative basis when the care required extends beyond the scope of practice of the midwife; providing direct supervision of student and apprentice midwives; and executing emergency measures in the absence of medical assistance, as specified in regulations adopted by the board.

Authorities

47.07.900

Notes

Implemented As

12 AAC 14.500
12 AAC 14.510
12 AAC 14.520
12 AAC 14.530
12 AAC 14.540
12 AAC 14.550
12 AAC 14.570
12 AAC 14.600
12 AAC 14.610
12 AAC 14.620

References

AS 47.07.900 Definitions.

History

(Sec. 5 ch 130 SLA 1992; am Sec. 5 ch 99 SLA 2014)