Vermont § 2351 - Definitions [Effective January 1, 2027 or on effective date of rules] As used in this chapter:

§ 2351. Definitions [Effective January 1, 2027 or on effective date of rules] As used in this chapter:

• (1) “Birth center” means a facility the primary purposes of which are to provide midwifery
  care, low-risk deliveries, and newborn care immediately after delivery, for a stay
  of generally less than 24 hours. The term does not include a facility that is a hospital,
  is part of a hospital, or is owned by a hospital; a facility that is an ambulatory
  surgical center; or the residence of the individual giving birth. A birth center may
  be located on the grounds of a hospital. (2) “Certified nurse midwife” means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed in
  accordance with 26 V.S.A. chapter 28, subchapter 2 who has specialized training in childbirth, newborn care, and reproductive
  health care services. (3) “Change of ownership” means a change in the majority or controlling interest in an
  established birth center to another person. (4) “Corrective action plan” means a written strategy for correcting an issue of partial
  compliance, deficiency, or violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to
  this chapter. (5) “Licensed maternity care provider” means a licensed provider whose professional scope
  of practice, as established under Vermont law, includes preconception, prenatal, labor,
  birth, and postpartum care and early care of a newborn and who may be the primary
  attendant during the perinatal period. (6) “Licensed midwife” means a professional licensed in accordance with 26 V.S.A. chapter 85. (7) “Licensed provider” means an individual licensed or certified in Vermont to provide
  specific health care-related services within a scope of practice defined by licensing
  statutes and rules, and may include advanced practice registered nurses, including
  certified nurse midwives; licensed midwives; physician assistants; naturopathic physicians
  with a childbirth endorsement in accordance with 26 V.S.A. §§ 4122