Part I. General Provisions
18VAC90-70-10. Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Acute pain" means pain that occurs within the normal course of a disease or condition or as the result of surgery for which controlled substances containing an opioid may be prescribed for no more than three months.
"Approved program" means a midwifery education program that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or its successor.
"Boards" means the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Virginia Board of Medicine.
"Chronic pain" means nonmalignant pain that goes beyond the normal course of a disease or condition for which controlled substances containing an opioid may be prescribed for a period greater than three months.
"Committee" means the Committee of the Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
"Licensed certified midwife" means an advanced practice midwife who is jointly licensed by the Boards of Nursing and Medicine pursuant to § 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.
"MME" means morphine milligram equivalent.
"Practice agreement" means a written or electronic statement, jointly developed by the consulting licensed physician and the licensed certified midwife, that describes the availability of the physician for routine and urgent consultation on patient care.
"Prescription Monitoring Program" means the electronic system within the Department of Health Professions that monitors the dispensing of certain controlled substances.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 10 eff. January 31, 2024.
18VAC90-70-20. Delegation of authority.
A. The boards hereby delegate to the Executive Director of the Virginia Board of Nursing the authority to issue the initial licensure and the biennial renewal of such licensure to those persons who meet the requirements set forth in this chapter and to grant extensions or exemptions for compliance with continuing competency requirements as set forth in 18VAC90-70-90 E and F. Questions of eligibility shall be referred to the Committee of the Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
B. All records and files related to the licensure of licensed certified midwives shall be maintained in the office of the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 10 eff. January 31, 2024.
18VAC90-70-30. Committee of the Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
A. The Committee of the Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine, appointed pursuant to 18VAC90-30-30 and consisting of three members appointed from the Board of Medicine and three members appointed from the Board of Nursing, shall administer this chapter.
B. In accordance with 18VAC90-30-30, the committee may, in its discretion, appoint an advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include practitioners specified in 18VAC90-30-30.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 10 eff. January 31, 2024.
18VAC90-70-40. Fees.
Fees required in connection with the licensure of certified midwives are:
1. Application | $125 |
2. Biennial licensure renewal | $80 |
3. Late renewal | $25 |
4. Reinstatement of licensure | $150 |
5. Verification of licensure to another jurisdiction | $35 |
6. Duplicate license | $15 |
7. Duplicate wall certificate | $25 |
8. Handling fee for returned check or dishonored credit card or debit card | $50 |
9. Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license | $200 |
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 10 eff. January 31, 2024.