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TITLE 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 4 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
CHAPTER 115 - MIDWIVES
SUBCHAPTER 115.111.html - null
SECTION/RULE §115.111 - Coordinating Care with Other Health Care Providers
Chapter Review Date 03/15/2021

(a) A midwife shall consult with, refer to, collaborate with, or transfer to an appropriate healthcare provider or facility in accordance with the Act and this chapter.(b) If a client who is at a low risk of developing complications elects not to accept a referral or a physician or associate's advice, the midwife shall:(1) continue to care for the client after discussing and documenting the risks in the midwifery record, which shall include informing the client that her condition may worsen and require transfer;(2) seek a consultation;(3) manage the client in collaboration with an appropriate health care professional; or(4) terminate care.(c) If a midwife administers any prescription medication to a client or her newborn other than oxygen and eye prophylaxis, the midwife must do so in accordance with standing delegation orders from and under the supervision of a physician. The midwife shall ensure that the orders are current (renewed annually) and comply with state law and the rules of the Texas Medical Board.

Source Note: The provisions of this §115.111 adopted to be effective May 1, 2019, 44 TexReg 1849.

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