Kansas § 65-28b02 Same; definitions

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§ 65-28b02 — Same; definitions

Kansas § 65-28b02

Ch. 65PUBLIC HEALTH

Art. 28bINDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY ACT

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-28b02 (2026).

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As used in the independent practice of midwifery act:

(a)"Board" means the state board of healing arts.

(b)"Certified nurse-midwife" means an individual who:

(1)Is educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery;

(2)is currently certified by a certifying board approved by the state board of nursing; and

(3)is currently licensed under the Kansas nurse practice act.

(c)"Independent practice of midwifery" means the provision of clinical services by a certified nurse-midwife without the requirement of a collaborative practice agreement with a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery when such clinical services are limited to those associated with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, including:

(1)The prescription of drugs and diagnostic tests;

(2)the perform

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As used in the independent practice of midwifery act:
(a) "Board" means the state board of healing arts.
(b) "Certified nurse-midwife" means an individual who:
(1) Is educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery;
(2) is currently certified by a certifying board approved by the state board of nursing; and
(3) is currently licensed under the Kansas nurse practice act.
(c) "Independent practice of midwifery" means the provision of clinical services by a certified nurse-midwife without the requirement of a collaborative practice agreement with a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery when such clinical services are limited to those associated with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery, including:
(1) The prescription of drugs and diagnostic tests;
(2) the performance of episiotomy or repair of a minor vaginal laceration;
(3) the initial care of the normal newborn; and
(4) family planning services, including treatment or referral of male partners for sexually-transmitted infections.
(d) The provisions of this section shall become effective on January 1, 2017.