Midwifery NZCOM Questions & Answers
New Zealand College Of Midwives - ANSWERS-to protect the midwife
-provide education that meets council requirements
-Standards review
-legal representation
-professional lobbying for midwifery legislation
Fiona's table info... - ANSWERSNZCOM:
Works in partnership with maternity consumer groups such as Plunker, Parents centre
New Zealand, the Home Birth Association, La Leche League and individual women to
ensure high quality maternity services in New Zealand.
- Resolutions Committees for consumers who have a complaint about their midwife's
practice.
- Represents midwifery and women's health interests to government, health
organisations, consumer groups and the general public.
- Has a philosophy, code of ethics, standards of practice and consensus statements.
- Sets and actively promotes high standards for midwifery practice and assist midwives
to meet the standards.
- The professional organisation and recognised voice for midwives and student
midwives in New Zealand.
- Administers and delivers the midwifery standards review process.
- Represents New Zealand on the international confederation of midwives.
- Provides the midwifery first year of practice for new graduates under contract to the
Ministry of health.
Scope of Practice - ANSWERS-works in partnership with women to support, care for
and advise during pregnancy, labour & up to 6 wks postpartum.
-To facilitate birth and provide care for the newborn.
-Promotes physiological, identifies deviations from the physiological & refer & collobrate
with other health professionals.
-May practice in any setting, supporting whanau in health, wellness and education.
promotes breastfeeding, parenting skills & is culturally competent.
-At all times remains responsible & accountable for the care provided.
Competencies - ANSWERS-Works in partnership - balancing respectfully
, -Applies comprehensive evidence based knowledge & technical skill to provide safe &
effective care
-Practices & promotes enhancement of wellness & participation of women & whanau
-Upholds professional standards and judgement in a reflective manner, critically
assessing midwifery care provided - personal responsibility.
Code of Ethics
- to the woman - ANSWERSpartnership, women's rights to choices, spiritual beliefs,
significant others, confidentially, accountability, allowing physiologically normal
progression, not placing woman at risk, referral, and to be true to ones-self - without
depriving essential care.
Code of ethics
- to the wider community - ANSWERSHonour Te Tiriti O Waitangi, participate in social
policy making, promote social justice, involve community groups, act as a role model
Code of Ethics
- to colleagues & the profession - ANSWERSSupport each other, actively seek
personal, intellectual & professional growth, share knowledge, accountability, uphold
professional standards, respect the knowledge of others. Promote safe professional
standards by peer review, actively protect the rights of women, be involved in review
and research, education of students and don't be tempted by advertising temptations.
Standards of Practice #1 - ANSWERS1.The midwife works in partnership with the
women and her whanau is acknowledged
Standards of Practice #2 - ANSWERS2. The midwife upholds each women's right to
free and informed choice and consent throughout the childbirth experience - (working
together)
Standards of Practice #3 - ANSWERS3. The midwife collates and documents
comprehensive assessments of the woman and/or baby's health & wellbeing
Standards of Practice #4 - ANSWERS4. The midwife maintains purposeful, on-going,
updated records and makes them available to the woman and other relevant persons
Standards of Practice #5 - ANSWERS5. Midwifery care is planned with the woman
Standards of Practice #6 - ANSWERS6. Midwifery actions are prioritised and
implemented appropriately with no midwifery action or omission placing the woman at
risk
Standards of Practice #7 - ANSWERS7. The midwife is accountable to the woman, to
herself, to the midwifery profession and to the wider community for her practice
Standards of Practice #8 - ANSWERS8. The midwife evaluates her practice
New Zealand College Of Midwives - ANSWERS-to protect the midwife
-provide education that meets council requirements
-Standards review
-legal representation
-professional lobbying for midwifery legislation
Fiona's table info... - ANSWERSNZCOM:
Works in partnership with maternity consumer groups such as Plunker, Parents centre
New Zealand, the Home Birth Association, La Leche League and individual women to
ensure high quality maternity services in New Zealand.
- Resolutions Committees for consumers who have a complaint about their midwife's
practice.
- Represents midwifery and women's health interests to government, health
organisations, consumer groups and the general public.
- Has a philosophy, code of ethics, standards of practice and consensus statements.
- Sets and actively promotes high standards for midwifery practice and assist midwives
to meet the standards.
- The professional organisation and recognised voice for midwives and student
midwives in New Zealand.
- Administers and delivers the midwifery standards review process.
- Represents New Zealand on the international confederation of midwives.
- Provides the midwifery first year of practice for new graduates under contract to the
Ministry of health.
Scope of Practice - ANSWERS-works in partnership with women to support, care for
and advise during pregnancy, labour & up to 6 wks postpartum.
-To facilitate birth and provide care for the newborn.
-Promotes physiological, identifies deviations from the physiological & refer & collobrate
with other health professionals.
-May practice in any setting, supporting whanau in health, wellness and education.
promotes breastfeeding, parenting skills & is culturally competent.
-At all times remains responsible & accountable for the care provided.
Competencies - ANSWERS-Works in partnership - balancing respectfully
, -Applies comprehensive evidence based knowledge & technical skill to provide safe &
effective care
-Practices & promotes enhancement of wellness & participation of women & whanau
-Upholds professional standards and judgement in a reflective manner, critically
assessing midwifery care provided - personal responsibility.
Code of Ethics
- to the woman - ANSWERSpartnership, women's rights to choices, spiritual beliefs,
significant others, confidentially, accountability, allowing physiologically normal
progression, not placing woman at risk, referral, and to be true to ones-self - without
depriving essential care.
Code of ethics
- to the wider community - ANSWERSHonour Te Tiriti O Waitangi, participate in social
policy making, promote social justice, involve community groups, act as a role model
Code of Ethics
- to colleagues & the profession - ANSWERSSupport each other, actively seek
personal, intellectual & professional growth, share knowledge, accountability, uphold
professional standards, respect the knowledge of others. Promote safe professional
standards by peer review, actively protect the rights of women, be involved in review
and research, education of students and don't be tempted by advertising temptations.
Standards of Practice #1 - ANSWERS1.The midwife works in partnership with the
women and her whanau is acknowledged
Standards of Practice #2 - ANSWERS2. The midwife upholds each women's right to
free and informed choice and consent throughout the childbirth experience - (working
together)
Standards of Practice #3 - ANSWERS3. The midwife collates and documents
comprehensive assessments of the woman and/or baby's health & wellbeing
Standards of Practice #4 - ANSWERS4. The midwife maintains purposeful, on-going,
updated records and makes them available to the woman and other relevant persons
Standards of Practice #5 - ANSWERS5. Midwifery care is planned with the woman
Standards of Practice #6 - ANSWERS6. Midwifery actions are prioritised and
implemented appropriately with no midwifery action or omission placing the woman at
risk
Standards of Practice #7 - ANSWERS7. The midwife is accountable to the woman, to
herself, to the midwifery profession and to the wider community for her practice
Standards of Practice #8 - ANSWERS8. The midwife evaluates her practice
