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HB 1061 - Regulation of Registered Midwives - Key Vote
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (37-32) - Feb. 9, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Regulation of Registered Midwives
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that regulates the practices of registered midwives.
Highlights:
-Limits the care and services that registered midwives may provide to the following (Sec. 2):
- -The administration of specific medications to clients, provided that the midwife has already completed an accredited pharmacology course;
-Monitoring of the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle;
-Individualized education, counseling, prenatal and postpartum support for the mother;
-Continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery;
-Monitoring and supporting the baby during the pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum period; and
-The identification and referral of women and newborns that require medical attention.
- -A registered nurse midwife, registered nurse, or licensed nurse practitioner authorized to practice in South Dakota; and
-Any student midwife engaged in an internship, preceptorship, or other clinical training program under the supervision of a recognized preceptor.
- -The applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application;
-The applicant must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
-The applicant must have completed a course accredited by the Midwife Education Accreditation Council; and
-The applicant must have submitted to a federal criminal background investigation.
- -A description of the registered midwife's experience, qualifications and training;
-A statement that specifies whether or not the registered midwife has malpractice liability insurance; and
-A plan for consultation, referral, and transport for medical emergencies.
Note:
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (36-31) - Feb. 8, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Regulation of Registered Midwives
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that regulates the practices of registered midwives.
Highlights:
-Limits the care and services that registered midwives may provide to the following (Sec. 2):
- -The administration of specific medications to clients, provided that the midwife has already completed an accredited pharmacology course;
-Monitoring of the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle;
-Individualized education, counseling, prenatal and postpartum support for the mother;
-Continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery;
-Monitoring and supporting the baby during the pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum period; and
-The identification and referral of women and newborns that require medical attention.
- -A registered nurse midwife, registered nurse, or licensed nurse practitioner authorized to practice in South Dakota; and
-Any student midwife engaged in an internship, preceptorship, or other clinical training program under the supervision of a recognized preceptor.
- -The applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application;
-The applicant must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
-The applicant must have completed a course accredited by the Midwife Education Accreditation Council; and
-The applicant must have submitted to a federal criminal background investigation.
- -A description of the registered midwife's experience, qualifications and training;
-A statement that specifies whether or not the registered midwife has malpractice liability insurance; and
-A plan for consultation, referral, and transport for medical emergencies.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 21, 2011
Title: Regulation of Registered Midwives
Sponsors
- Timothy P. 'Tim' Begalka (SD - R)
- Thomas J. Brunner (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- H. Paul Dennert (SD - D) (Out Of Office)
- Dennis Feickert (SD - D)
- Jason Frerichs (SD - D)
- Arthur E. 'Art' Fryslie (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- Jenna Haggar (SD - I)
- Roger W. Hunt (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- Phil Jensen (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- Dan Lederman (SD - R)
- Brian C. Liss (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- Patty Miller (SD - R) (Out Of Office)
- Scott Munsterman (SD - R)
- Stacey Victor 'Stace' Nelson (SD - R)
- Betty Olson (SD - R)
- Larry R. Rhoden (SD - R)
- Jacqueline Sly (SD - R)
- Manford J. 'Manny' Steele (SD - R)
- Billie H. Sutton (SD - D)
- Mike Jon Verchio (SD - R)
