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OREGON HEALTH LICENSING AGENCY,
BOARD OF DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFERY
OREGON HEALTH LICENSING AGENCY,
BOARD OF DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFERY
DIVISION 20
LICENSURE
332-020-0000
License Issuance and Renewal
(1) LICENSING: A licensee is subject to the provisions of OAR chapter 331, division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a license, and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a duplicate license.
(2) LICENSE RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, license renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status. The licensee must submit the following:
(a) Renewal application form;
(b) Payment of required renewal fee;
(c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 332-020-0010, on a form prescribed by the agency, whether license is current or inactive.
(d) Evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults and infants;
(e) Evidence of current certification in neonatal resuscitation;
(f) Evidence of having completed peer review documented on a form prescribed by the agency pursuant to 332-025-0020; and
(g) Submit a copy of individual MANAstats practice report pursuant to OAR 332-020-0017.
(3) INACTIVE LICENSE RENEWAL: A license may be inactive for up to three years. When renewing after entering inactive status, the licensee must submit the following:
(a) Renewal application form;
(b) Payment of delinquency and license fees pursuant to OAR 332-020-0020;
(c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 332-020-0010, on a form prescribed by the agency, whether license is current or inactive.
(d) Evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults and infants;
(e) Evidence of current certification in neonatal resuscitation; and
(f) Evidence of having completed peer review on a form prescribed by the agency pursuant to 332-025-0020.
(g) Submit a copy of individual MANAstats practice report pursuant to OAR 332-020-0017.
(4) EXPIRED LICENSE: A license that has been inactive for more than three years is expired and the licensee must reapply and meet the requirements listed in OAR 332-015-0030.
(5) A licensee failing to meet continuing education requirements listed under OAR 332-020-0010 is considered to have an expired license and must reapply and meet requirements pursuant to OAR 332-015-0030.
Stat. Auth.:
ORS 676.605, 676.615, 687.420, 687.425, 687.430, 687.485 & 687.493
Stats.
Implemented: ORS 676.605, 676.615, 687.420, 687.425, 687.430, 687.485 & 687.493
Hist.:
DEM 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-22-93; DEM 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-94;
DEM 1-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-01 thru 3-29-02; DEM 1-2002, f. 2-25-02
cert. ef. 3-1-02; DEM 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; DEM 1-2008, f. 9-15-08
cert. ef. 10-1-08; DEM 5-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DEM 5-2011, f. &
cert. ef. 9-26-11
332-020-0010
Continuing Education
(1)(a) HOURLY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for license renewal an LDM must complete approved continuing education requirements as follows:
(b) Two years from the date of initial licensure and every two years thereafter:
(A) Thirty clock hours relevant to women’s health, neonatal, fetal or midwifery knowledge or care, ethics, communication, or professional development.
(B) Eight and a half clock hours pertaining to legend drugs and devices that include the components listed under OAR 332-015-0070 with the exception of neonatal resuscitation under OAR 332-015-0070(e), which is required annually upon renewal. The eight and a half hours pertaining to legend drugs and devices must be taught by a MEAC accredited or pre-accredited school, the Oregon Midwifery Council or by an organization authorized by the board.
(i) One hour in pharmacology;
(ii) One half hour in administration of medications through injection;
(iii) One hour in advanced treatment of shock;
(iv) Three hours in intravenous therapy; and
(v) Three hours in suturing.
(2) CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS/SPONSORS: Continuing education includes attendance or participation at an instructional program presented, recognized, or under the auspices of any board approved institution or professional organization or association:.
(3) CONTINUING EDUCATION PATHWAYS:
(a) Attendance at lectures, post-secondary school or postgraduate courses, scientific sessions at conventions, courses offered by an agency or board approved association or licensed/accredited school, classes or courses offered through an institution such as the American Red Cross, hospitals, health care clinics, correspondence courses or internet courses.
(b) Continuing education relating to subject matter listed in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this rule may also be obtained through research or teaching (provided that no more than half the required hours be in teaching).
(c) Up to nine clock hours of continuing education relating to subject matter listed in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this rule may be completed through self-study and documented on forms provided by the agency.
(4) DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Submission to the agency of proof of participation in continuing education is the responsibility of the LDM. The following provisions specify requirements for documenting completion of continuing education:
(a) Documentation must include the name of the sponsoring institution, association or organization, title of presentation, description of content, name of instructor or presenter, date, duration in hours, and license or statement of attendance or completion provided by the sponsor.
(b) Documentation verifying completion of all required continuing education must be accumulated and held by the LDM for two years following any reporting period, or until notification of audit is received. Continuing education documentation must be available and provided to the agency upon request. Refer to OAR 332-020-00105.
(5) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS: In addition to other requirements specified in this rule section, the following provisions apply toward meeting continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal:
(a) In accordance with ORS 687.425 a licensee who has attended fewer than ten births in the previous two years is required to take an additional ten hours of continuing education in subjects listed in subsection (1)(a)(A) of this rule.
(b) Hours of continuing education that are obtained in excess of the minimum requirements listed in this rule will not be carried forward as credit for the subsequent license renewal reporting cycle.
(c) Continuing education is required for renewal even if the LDM license has been inactive, revoked or suspended during that period.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.615, 687.425 & 687.485
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.615, 687.425 & 687.485
Hist.: DEM 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-22-93; DEM 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-94; DEM 1-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-01 thru 3-29-02; DEM 1-2002, f. 2-25-02 cert. ef. 3-1-02; DEM 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; DEM 2-2008(Temp), f. 9-15-08 cert. ef. 10-1-08 thru 3-30-09; DEM 1-2009, f. 3-31-09, cert. ef. 4-1-09; DEM 5-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
332-020-0015
Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions
(1) The agency will audit a select percentage of licenses determined by the board to verify compliance with continuing education requirements.
(2) A licensee notified of selection for audit of continuing education attestation must submit to the agency, within 30 calendar days from the date of notification, satisfactory evidence of participation in required continuing education in accordance with OAR 332-020-0010.
(3) If selected for audit, the licensee must provide documentation of the required continuing education, which must include:
(a) Certificate of completion, official transcript, statement or affidavit from the sponsor attesting to attendance or other documentation approved by the agency.
(b) Name of sponsoring institution/association or organization;
(c) Title of presentation and description of content;
(d) Name of instructor or presenter;
(e) Date of attendance and duration in hours; and
(f) Course agenda.
(4) If documentation of continuing education is incomplete, the licensee has 30 calendar days from the date of notice to submit further documentation to substantiate having completed the required continuing education.
(5) Failure to meet continuing education requirements shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to assessment of a civil penalty and suspension or revocation of the license.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 687.425 & 687.485
Stats. Implemented: ORS 687.425 & 687.485
Hist.: DEM 1-2002, f. 2-25-02 cert. ef. 3-1-02; DEM 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; DEM 5-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
332-020-0017
Reporting Requirements
(1) In accordance with ORS 687.425, for renewal of a license an individual licensed as an LDM must submit data on every mother and baby electronically to the MANAstats Project on any form prescribed by MANA, and in accordance with the policies and procedures established by MANA. A licensee must:
(a) Begin data collection with MANA for each mother who initiates care as of June 1, 2011; and
(b) Submit a copy of their individual MANAstats practice report annually to the agency at the time of license renewal, beginning June 2012.
(2) A licensee is required to notify the agency of the number of mothers who decline consent to participate in the MANAstats data collection system annually on a form prescribed by the agency.
(3) When a mother declines consent to participate in the MANAstats data collection, the licensee must provide de-identified mother and baby data to the agency on a form prescribed by the agency. If there are multiple licensees present at the same birth, the licensees must designate one licensee to report to the agency.
Stat. Auth.:
ORS 687.485 & 676.615
Stats.
Implemented: ORS 687.425, 687.435, 687.485, 687.495, 676.606 & 676.607
Hist.:
DEM 5-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DEM 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-11
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