The bill amends the full practice authority of certified nurse midwives in Arkansas to include admitting privileges to licensed hospitals. Specifically, it adds a new provision allowing certified nurse midwives to admit and discharge patients from hospitals if granted the appropriate privileges. Additionally, the bill updates the definition of full practice authority to include the ability to complete, sign, and submit forms for birth and death certificates, thereby expanding the responsibilities and capabilities of certified nurse midwives in the healthcare system.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing regulations regarding birth registration and medical certification for death certificates. It specifies that certified nurse midwives, alongside physicians, are responsible for providing the necessary medical information for birth certificates within seventy-two hours after a birth and for completing and signing death certificates within three business days after a patient's death. These changes aim to enhance the role of certified nurse midwives in both birth and death documentation processes, reflecting their expanded authority in the healthcare field.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1181 V2 - 1-29-2025 08:58 AM: 17-87-315(b), 20-18-401(b), 20-18-601(c)
Old version HB1181 Original - 1-21-2025 04:08 PM: 17-87-315(b), 20-18-401(b), 20-18-601(c)
HB 1181: 17-87-315(b), 20-18-401(b), 20-18-601(c)
Act 138: 17-87-315(b), 20-18-401(b), 20-18-601(c)