Louisiana § RS 37:3259 - Reporting
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3259 — Reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3259. Reporting
A. Every licensed midwife shall report to the board annually in a manner and form prescribed by the board. The report shall be submitted by January thirty-first of each year and shall include all of the following:
(1) The licensed midwife's name and license number.
(2) The calendar year being reported.
(3) The total number of clients served.
(4) The total number and parish of live births attended as a primary caregiver.
(5) The total number and parish of stillbirths attended as a primary caregiver.
(6) The number of patients whose primary care was transferred to another health care provider during the antepartum period and the reason for each transfer.
(7) The number, reason, and outcome for each elective hospital transfer.
(8) The number, reason, and outcome for each emergency transport of an expectant mother prior to labor.
(9) A brief description of any complications resulting in the death of a mother or an infant.
(10) Any other information prescribed by the board through rule or regulation.
B. A licensed midwife shall report within forty-eight hours to the board any maternal, fetal, or neonatal mortality or morbidity in patients for whom care has been given. The report shall include the sex, weight, date and place of delivery, method of delivery, congenital anomalies of the fetus, and if maternal, fetal, or neonatal death occurred, cause of death.
C. In addition to the penalties set forth in R.S. 37:3256, any licensed midwife failing to satisfy the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed one hundred dollars each day the report is filed late. In no case shall the fine exceed five hundred dollars.
Acts 2012, No. 772, §1; Acts 2013, No. 220, §15, eff. June 11, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:3259
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3259 cover?
Section RS 37:3259 ("Reporting") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 37:3259?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3259" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 37:3259 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.