District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-1206.62. Certification of maternity centers.

(1) Diagnostic services for screening at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants;

(2) Referral for care of at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants; and

(3) Midwifery services for the care of at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants.

(b)(1) An individual or entity shall be appointed by the maternity center to develop and maintain a written organizational plan and be responsible for the appointment of a certified nurse-midwife, certified midwife, or a CPM as director of the maternity center and a qualified physician as Director of Medical Affairs.

(2) A maternity center shall not be required to employ a director of medical affairs if the maternity center is able to produce demonstrative evidence that the maternity center has access to appropriate consultation and transfer of care with an obstetrician within an appropriate distance from the birthing center.