Utah Admin. Code R156-77-603 - Procedures for the Termination of Midwifery Care

(1) To terminate midwifery care for a client who has been informed that she has or may have a condition indicating the need for medical consultation, collaboration, referral, or transfer, the midwife shall:

(a) provide no fewer than three business days written notice, unless an emergency, during which the LDEM shall continue to provide midwifery care, to enable the client to select another licensed health care provider;

(b) provide a referral; and

(c) document the termination of care in the client's records.

(2) To terminate midwifery care for a client who has been informed that she has or may have a condition indicating the need for mandatory transfer, the midwife shall:

(a) have the client sign a release of care indicating the LDEM has terminated providing midwifery care as of a specific date and time; or

(b) verbally instruct the client of the termination of midwifery care and document said instruction in the client record;

(c) make a reasonable effort to convey significant information regarding the client's condition to the receiving provider; and

(d) if possible, when transferring the client by ambulance or private vehicle, the LDEM accompanies the client.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-77-603

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-23, effective 11/25/2024