Section 501.71. Midwifery services

Midwifery services provided at the birth center shall be in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local statutes, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Midwifery services shall be under the supervision of the Director of Midwifery Services.

(2) Each midwife shall be licensed to practice midwifery in this Commonwealth. The license shall be current and displayed in the birth center.

(3) Midwifery services at the birth center shall be provided within the scope of written medical and midwifery protocols, approved by the Director of Midwifery Services and the Physician Director of Medical Affairs. These shall be reviewed, revised, signed and dated by both, on an annual basis.

(4) Policies, procedures and service delivery protocols, shall be developed to assure comprehensive quality care for the patient and newborn infant.

(5) Inservice training for professional staff shall be provided on a regular basis. The training shall include the areas of medication, patient education, as well as normal patterns and complications of pregnancy.

(6) Adequate health supervision of mother and newborn at the time of referral or discharge from the birth center services shall be provided.

(7) A certified midwife or physician shall be physically present, at all times, when a mother is laboring in the birth center.

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Cross References

This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 501.74 (relating to pharmaceutical services).