Same; definitions

65-28b02. Same; definitions. 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. History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 89; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026