Iowa Code r. 655-16.4 - Delegation to another CPM
The CPM shall apply the delegation process when delegating to another CPM by:
(1) Delegating only
those midwifery tasks that fall within the delegate's scope of practice,
education, experience, and competence.
(2) Matching the client's needs and
circumstances with the delegate's qualifications and resources.
(3) Communicating directions and expectations
for completion of the delegated activity and receiving confirmation of
understanding of the communication from the delegate.
(4) Monitoring performance, progress and
outcomes and ensuring appropriate documentation is complete.
(5) Evaluating client outcomes as a result of
the delegation process.
(6)
Intervening when problems are identified and revising plan of care when
needed.
(7) Retaining
accountability for properly implementing the delegation process.
(8) Promoting a safe and therapeutic
environment by:
a. Providing appropriate
monitoring of the care environment.
b. Identifying unsafe care
situations.
c. Correcting problems
or referring problems to a physician as described in Iowa Code section
148.1 or advanced registered
nurse practitioner as defined in Iowa Code section
152.1.
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