South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:86 - CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES
Chapter 20:86:03 - The practice of certified professional midwifery
Section 20:86:03:10 - Professional standards

(1) Use the term "Certified Professional Midwife" and/or the initials "CPM;"

(2) Practice in a manner that is in the best interest of the public and does not endanger the public health, safety or welfare;

(3) Render services to clients, as necessary, for routine perinatal care, or diagnostic or therapeutic purposes;

(4) Practice only within the competency areas for which they are trained and experienced. The licensee shall be able to demonstrate to the board competency, training, and/or expertise;

(5) Prior to accepting a client, the licensee shall discuss all items on the informed consent form provided by the board. Both the potential client and the licensee must sign the form before any services are provided in accordance with SDCL 36-9C-33;

(6) Report to the board outcomes of all clients for which they have provided services at any point during labor or delivery within thirty (30) days after each birth on the birth reporting form prescribed by the board. Adverse outcomes to mother or baby occurring anytime during the postpartum period must also be reported to the board;

(7) Report to the board known or suspected violations of the laws and regulations governing the practice of licensed professionals;

(8) The licensee shall make provisions for the retention and/or release of client records. If the licensee is unable to do so, such provision shall include the naming of a qualified person who will retain the client records and properly release the client records upon request;

(9) Clearly state the persons licensure status by the use of a title or initials such as "certified professional midwife (CPM)" or a statement such as "licensed by the South Dakota Board of Certified Professional Midwives" in any advertising, public directory or solicitation, including telephone directory listings;

(10) Respond to all requests for information and all other correspondence from the board;

(11) Not permit, condone or facilitate unlicensed practice or any activity which is a violation of these rules and regulations;

(12) Not use vacuum extraction or forceps as an aid in the delivery of a newborn; and

(13) Not perform abortions.