West Virginia SB189 regulates the practice of certified professional midwives, including licensing requirements, scope of practice, and disciplinary.

West Virginia SB189 establishes regulations for certified professional midwives (CPMs), defining their scope of practice and responsibilities. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining and renewing a midwife license, including education, certification, and continuing education. It specifies the medical tests, legend drugs, and devices midwives can use, emphasizing safe pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and lactation care. The bill also details the responsibilities of midwives, such as risk assessment, client communication, and maintaining accurate medical records.

West Virginia SB189 regulates the practice of certified professional midwives, including licensing requirements, scope of practice, and disciplinary.

West Virginia SB189 establishes regulations for certified professional midwives (CPMs), defining their scope of practice and responsibilities. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining and renewing a midwife license, including education, certification, and continuing education. It specifies the medical tests, legend drugs, and devices midwives can use, emphasizing safe pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and lactation care. The bill also details the responsibilities of midwives, such as risk assessment, client communication, and maintaining accurate medical records.