This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-2231, which specifically addresses the role of certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, and licensed midwives during emergency medical situations. Under the new law, if these midwives request an ambulance during an out-of-hospital birth, they are permitted to accompany the patient in the ambulance to the hospital.

Additionally, the bill allows these midwives to continue providing 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 emergencies while ensuring that midwives can operate within a structured medical framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2231