California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 6 — NursingArticle 2.5 — Nurse-MidwivesSection 2746.52
(a) Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.
(b) A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:
(1) Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.
(2) Ensure immediate care of patients who are in need of care beyond the scope of practice of the certified nurse-midwife, or emergency care for times when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.
Notes
Allows a certified nurse-midwife to perform and repair episiotomies and repair first-degree and second-degree perineal lacerations despite the referenced general scope provision. Requires immediate physician-and-surgeon referral of all complications and immediate care for patients needing care beyond the nurse-midwife's scope or emergency care when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.
Use as reference
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