DAR File No. 43171

This notice was published in the September 15, 2018, issue (Vol. 2018, No. 18) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Rule R156-44a

Nurse Midwife Practice Act Rule

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 43171
Filed: 08/28/2018 09:20:23 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 44a, provides for the licensure and regulation of certified nurse midwives. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Division) may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-44a-201(3) provides that the Certified Nurse Midwife Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the Division Director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 44a, with respect to certified nurse midwives.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in January 2014, the Division has received no written comments with respect to this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority provided in Title 58, Chapter 44a, with respect to certified nurse midwives. This rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements, and provides licensees with information concerning unprofessional conduct, definitions, and ethical standards relating to the profession.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Jeff Busjahn at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6789, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at jbusjahn@utah.gov

Effective:

08/28/2018

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director


Additional Information

More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2018/b20180915.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jeff Busjahn at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6789, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at jbusjahn@utah.gov.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.