Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 395 - Licensed Midwives
Subchapter 5 - Midwife Practice
Section 310:395-5-12 - Emergency measures
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 310:395-5-12
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) When an emergency transfer is required, the Licensed Midwife shall:
(1) Alert Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to
arrange for immediate transport or arrange transport by private vehicle as the
situation indicates;
(2) Make a
reasonable effort to contact the health care professional or institution to
whom the Client will be transferred; and
(3) Continue to provide emergency care, as
indicated by the situation, before and during transport to the appropriate
facility.
(b) If, during labor, delivery, or six (6) hours immediately following placental delivery, the Licensed Midwife determines that transfer is necessary and the Client refuses transfer, the Licensed Midwife shall call 911 and provide further care as indicated by the situation until emergency services arrive. The Licensed Midwife shall not be required to provide any further care after the arrival of EMS personnel but may do so if requested by EMS personnel.
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