148G.09 PRESCRIBING DRUGS AND THERAPEUTIC DEVICES.
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148G.09 PRESCRIBING DRUGS AND THERAPEUTIC DEVICES.
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Subdivision 1. Diagnosing, prescribing, and ordering.
Certified midwives, within the scope of certified midwifery practice, are authorized to:
(1)diagnose, prescribe, and institute therapy or referrals of patients to health care agencies and providers;
(2)prescribe, procure, sign for, record, administer, and dispense over-the-counter, legend, and controlled substances, including sample drugs; and
(3)plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing durable medical devices and equipment, nutrition, diagnostic services, and supportive services, including but not limited to home health care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
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Subd. 2. Drug Enforcement Administration requirements.
(a)Certified midwives must:
(1)comply with federal Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)requirements related to controlled substances; and
(2)file the certified midwife's DEA registrations and numbers, if any, with the board.
(b)The board must maintain current records of all certified midwives with a DEA registration and number.