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Expanded Practice in Midwifery: Designing, Implementing, and Maintaining Programs
Author(s) -
DeJoy Susan A.,
Holley Sharon,
Friedman Laurie,
Mills Michelle,
JacksonKöhlin Donna,
Detterman Carly,
Green Katharine
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1111/jmwh.13015
Subject(s) - process (computing) , quality (philosophy) , obstetrics , health care , nursing , good practice , best practice , process management , medicine , engineering ethics , medical education , business , computer science , engineering , political science , philosophy , epistemology , law , operating system
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.