ORS 687.415 Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions

Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not practice direct entry midwifery in this state unless the person holds a license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 to 687.495.

A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this state without a license to practice direct entry midwifery if:

The person is a licensed health care practitioner and the services described in ORS 687.405 are within the scope of the person’s license; or

The person is acting as a traditional midwife and does not use legend drugs or devices, the use of which requires a license under the laws of this state;

The person does not advertise that the person is a midwife; and

The person discloses to each client on a form adopted by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule:

That the person does not possess a professional license issued by the state;

That the person’s education and qualification have not been reviewed by the state;

That the person is not authorized to carry and administer potentially life saving medications;

That the risk of harm or death to a mother or newborn may increase as a result of the information described in sub-subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph;

A plan for transporting the client to the nearest hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015, if a problem arises during labor or childbirth;

That the client will not have recourse through a complaint process; and

The types of midwives who are licensed by the state.

If supervised by a person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery, a student midwife, birth assistant or other individual may assist the direct entry midwife in the provision of services described in ORS 687.405.

A license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is required for purposes of reimbursement under medical assistance programs.