Action:
New regulations for licensed certified midwives
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 200 of the 2021 General Assembly requires the Boards of Nursing and Medicine to promulgate regulations governing the practice of licensed certified midwives. The Code (ยง 54.1-2957.04) specifies the credential that will be considered as qualification for licensure and renewal, the requirement for a practice agreement, and the prescriptive authority for the profession. The Boards will adopt additional requirements similar to other licensed professions for a fee structure, renewal or reinstatement, continuing competency, and standards of practice. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is subject to Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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| RIS Project |
No project yet assigned to this action |
| Associated Mandates |
New regulation of licensed certified midwives
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9371
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NOIRA
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Governor's office review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jay P. Douglas, R.N.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4520
FAX: (804)527-4455
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
Agencies | Governor
