FINAL BILL REPORT
EHB 2186
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C 13 L 12
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning licensed midwives ability to work with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Sponsors: Representatives Bailey, Cody, Schmick, Darneille, Ahern, Green, Kelley and Kenney.
House Committee on Health Care & Wellness
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care
Background:
Registered Nurses.
A registered nurse is a person who performs acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill based on the principles of the biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences in a variety of areas, including the execution of medical regimen as prescribed by a licensed:
physician and surgeon;
dentist;
osteopathic physician and surgeon;
podiatric physician and surgeon;
physician assistant;
osteopathic physician assistant; or
advanced registered nurse practitioner.
A registered nurse may administer medications, treatments, tests, and inoculations, if within his or her scope of practice, at the direction of a licensed:
physician and surgeon;
dentist;
osteopathic physician and surgeon;
naturopathic physician;
optometrist;
podiatric physician and surgeon;
physician assistant;
osteopathic physician assistant; or
advanced registered nurse practitioner.
Licensed Practical Nurses.
A licensed practical nurse is a person who performs services requiring the knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary for carrying out selected aspects of the designated nursing regimen under the direction and supervision of a licensed:
physician and surgeon;
dentist;
osteopathic physician and surgeon;
physician assistant;
osteopathic physician assistant;
podiatric physician and surgeon;
advanced registered nurse practitioner; or
registered nurse.
A licensed practical nurse may administer drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations at the direction and under the supervision of a registered nurse or at the direction of a licensed:
physician and surgeon;
osteopathic physician and surgeon;
dentist;
naturopathic physician;
podiatric physician and surgeon;
physician assistant;
osteopathic physician assistant; or
advanced registered nurse practitioner.
Midwives.
A licensed midwife renders medical care for compensation to a woman during prenatal, intrapartum, and post-partum stages. A licensed midwife must consult with a physician when there are significant deviations from normal in either the mother or the infant.
Summary:
Registered Nurses.
A registered nurse may execute a medical regimen as directed by a licensed midwife. A registered nurse may also administer medications, treatments, tests, and inoculations at the direction of a licensed midwife.
Licensed Practical Nurses.
A licensed practical nurse may practice under the direction of a licensed midwife. A licensed practical nurse may also administer drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations at the direction of a licensed midwife.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 95 | 0 | |
Senate | 49 | 0 |
Effective: | June 7, 2012 |