California § 2746.52. 2746.52. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 6.)

California Statutes

§ 2746.52. — 2746.52. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 6.)

California § 2746.52.

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Div. 2.DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS

Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Nursing

Art. 2.5.ARTICLE 2.5. Nurse-Midwives

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(a)Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.

(b)A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:

(1)Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.

(2)Ensure immediate care of patients who are in need of care beyond the scope of practice of the certified nurse-midwife, or emergency care for times when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.

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(a)
Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.
(b)
A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:
(1)
Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.
(2)
Ensure immediate care of patients who are in need of care beyond the scope
of practice of the certified nurse-midwife, or emergency care for times when a physician and surgeon is not on the premises.