§ 58-31b-201 — Board.

(1) There is created the Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives that consists of the following members:
(1)(a) five nurses in a manner as may be further defined in division rule;
(1)(b) two nurse midwives as defined in Section 58-44a-102; and
(1)(c) two members of the public.
(2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
(3) The board shall:
(3)(a) carry out the duties and responsibilities described in Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203 with respect to this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
(3)(b) recommend to the division minimum standards for educational programs qualifying a person for licensure or certification under this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;
(3)(c) recommend to the division denial, approval, or withdrawal of approval regarding educational programs that meet or fail to meet the established minimum standards; and
(3)(d) designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:
(3)(d)(i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the conduct of an individual licensed under this chapter or Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
(3)(d)(ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
(4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3)(d), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session