Midwifery in the US:  Washington

Government/Law Links

• Washington State Legislature  (You may not get a response.)
• Specific Legislation, etc. (Also sluggish links.)
  • http--leginfo.leg.wa.gov-pub-rcw-title_48-48_title_digest  
  • RCW 18.50 Midwifery chapter summary
  • RCW 18.50.040 Candidates for examination--Application--Eligibility--Student midwife permits.
  • RCW 18.50.045 Midwifery education Programs--Accreditation.
  • RCW 18.50.105 Inform patient of qualifications of midwife--Form.
  • RCW 18.50.115 Administration of drugs and medications--Rules.
  • http--www.leg.wa.gov-pub-rcw-title_70-chapter_180-rcw_70_180_120
  • RCW 48.87.010 Intent. Deals with making malpractice insurance affordable for CNMs and DEMs.
  • Search of Bill Texts
  • Washington State Legislature RCW Text Search

The State of Midwifery in Washington

• midwiferyinwa97 A good starting resource!
• Professional MidWifery in Washington - Questions and Answers Good basic rundown.
• State Fact - Washington The status of certified nurse midwives.
• Direct entry midwifery is currently legal by licensure, certification or registration.

Making a Change

• State Policy Resources By the ACNM.
• Join a pro-midwifery organization:

Organizations (Please let me know if addresses are out of date!)

Midwives' Association of Washington State
2524 16th Ave. S. #300
Seattle, WA  98144

WA ACNM Chapters Home Page
Home page for all 3 Washington ACNM chapters!

Other Possible Contacts

• Midwifery Today E-mail Directory USA Washington to Wyoming Try here.
• UW Nurse-Midwifery Program Hopefully a helpful contact!

Home Pages

• welcome The wonderful home page of "CNMPAT".
• Wind Song Midwifery Staffed by LMs in Colfax.

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