Expanded Practice in Midwifery: Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Programs

Authors

Susan DeJoy, Baystate HealthFollow
Sharon Holley, Baystate HealthFollow
Laurie Friedman, Baystate HealthFollow
Michelle Mills, Baystate HealthFollow
Donna Jackson-Kohlin MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Carly Detterman, Baystate HealthFollow
Katharine Green, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Ob/Gyn

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

7-2019

Abstract

Advances in health care science and delivery, coupled with patient need for access to care, have driven expanded practice in midwifery for decades. The process for development and implementation of expanded practices for midwives and midwifery practices is described. Important components include assessment of need, identifying stakeholders and supporters, development of a program proposal, obtaining privileges, developing training programs, and conducting ongoing quality management and program evaluation. Examples of expanded practice in midwifery are presented.

Recommended Citation

DeJoy SA, Holley S, Friedman L, Mills M, Jackson-Köhlin D, Detterman C, Green K. Expanded Practice in Midwifery: Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Programs. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2019 Jul 19.

PMID

31322839