(a) The State Board of Health is empowered to license lay midwives in this state pursuant to regulations established by the board to include, but not be limited to:
(1) The qualifications for licensure;
(2) Standards of practice for prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care of mother and baby;
(3) Physician supervision, physician consultation, licensed nurse-midwife supervision or consultation, or physician and hospital backup;
(4) Grievance procedures; and
(5) Recordkeeping and reporting.
(b) The lawful practice of lay midwifery shall be under the supervision of a physician licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq..
(c) The board may suspend or revoke any licenses issued under this chapter for violations of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter.
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