New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Mid - Midwifery Council
Chapter Mid 500 - SCOPE OF MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
Part Mid 502 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Section Mid 502.11 - Termination of Services by the Midwife
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Mid 502.11
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) During the prenatal period a midwife shall terminate services if:
(1) The client refuses the transfer of her
care as required by Mid 502.10;
(2) The client consistently fails or refuses
to follow the recommendations of the midwife; or
(3) The environment for home birth becomes
unsafe or unsanitary.
(b) A midwife terminating services during the prenatal period shall immediately notify the client in person or by phone, and follow-up with written notification of the termination.
(c) A midwife terminating services during the prenatal period shall assist the client in finding another health care provider.
(d) After the onset of labor a midwife shall terminate her services only if:
(1) The client refuses a transfer of care
determined necessary on the basis of the consultation required by
Mid
502.05; or
(2) The midwife believes she is unable to
care adequately for the client or the newborn.
(e) A midwife terminating services after the onset of labor shall:
(1) Document the events
causing the termination; and
(2)
Attempt to ensure that the client is not left unattended by:
a. Contacting a local rescue service, a
hospital emergency room, or other appropriate emergency resource;
b. Dialing 911; or
c. Calling a physician who is on call at the
nearest hospital and has experience in the active practice of obstetrics to
inform the physician of the situation.
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