This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to title 36, chapter 21.1, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new provision allows certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance to the hospital during an out-of-hospital birth if they request the ambulance by dialing 911 or a similar emergency number.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that these midwives may continue to provide necessary medical care during transport, contingent upon approval from the medical director overseeing the ambulance service. This change aims to enhance the continuity of care for patients during emergency transport, reflecting a more integrated approach to emergency medical services involving midwives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2231