R156-44a-102. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 44a, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 44a or this rule:

(1) "Approved certified nurse midwifery education program" means an educational program which is accredited by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), affiliated with the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

(2) "CNM" means a certified nurse midwife.

(3) "Delegation" means transferring to an individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. The nurse retains accountability for the delegation.

(4) "Direct supervision" as used in Section 58-44a-305 means that the person providing supervision shall be available on the premises at which the supervisee or consultee is engaged in practice.

(5) "Generally recognized scope and standards of nurse midwifery" means the scope and standards of practice set forth in the "Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice", June 2012, and the "Standards for the Practice of Midwifery", September 2011, published by the American College of Nurse-Midwives which are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, or as established by the professional community.

(6) "Intrapartum referral plan":

(a) is as defined in Section 58-44a-102; and

(b) as provided in Section 58-44a-102, does not require the signature of a physician.

(7) "Supervision" in Section R156-44a-601 means the provision of guidance or direction, evaluation and follow up by the certified nurse midwife for accomplishment of tasks delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel or other licensed individuals.

(8) "Unprofessional conduct," as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 44a, is further defined in Section R156-44a-502.