The Midwifery Advisory Committee's mandate is to protect the public's health and safety, and to promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction. The committee accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance.
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- Committee Information
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Committee Overview
The Midwifery Advisory Committee is a diverse group comprising physicians, midwives, and a public member. Additional experts in childbirth may join as needed.
Financial Support
Committee-related subsistence and lodging expenses are provided for official engagements.
Responsibilities
The committee advises the secretary on critical matters such as continuing education, reexaminations, and peer reviews.
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings, about three times annually, are historically scheduled for June, September, and December.
Application Process
For those interested in joining, visit our website and select “Application – Secretary Appointed.” Specify your interest in the Midwife Advisory Committee on the application.
- Committee Members
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Name and term expiration date of members
Member Term Expires Steven Maynard, obstetrician March 31, 2027 Katelyn Yoder, physician September 17, 2028 Laura MacPherson, certified nurse midwife, vice-chairperson July 30, 2028 Camila Hellmeister, midwife February 28, 2029 Katherine Sauerlender, midwife, chairperson March 31, 2027 Rachael Cook, midwife March 31, 2027 Robin Vazquez, public member November 30, 2024 - Committee Meetings
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Kindly note that meeting details are subject to change. Your attendance and active engagement are highly encouraged.
Date and Location Activity Documents September 11, 2024 | Time: 10 a.m.
- In-person Attendees
Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, Room S130 - Virtual Attendees
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 237 063 342 14
Passcode: DDFY9N - Or call in (audio only): +1 564-999-2000,,373264067# (United States, Olympia)
Regular meeting Agenda (PDF) December 11, 2024 | Time: 10 a.m.
- In-person Attendees
Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, Room S130 - Virtual Attendees
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 244 617 625 504
Passcode: KKhbU6 - Or call in (audio only): +1 564-999-2000,,351874941# (United States, Olympia)
Regular meeting - In-person Attendees
- Meeting Minutes
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