24-36-3: Rulemaking; voluntary doula credentialing; fees; disciplinary action.

A. The secretary shall adopt and promulgate rules relating to the following:

(1) the establishment and administration of a voluntary program for credentialing doulas, including the development of criteria for:

(a) education;

(b) training;

(c) experience; and

(d) other qualifications that the secretary deems appropriate in accordance with the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act;

(2) procedures for the receipt and review of and action upon applications for initial credentialing;

(3) standards for continuing education, professional development, mentorship activities and other requirements that the secretary deems appropriate for recertification;

(4) the creation of a workforce development plan, including practices for promoting equitable access to doula credentialing for members of underserved communities;

(5) procedures for disciplinary action relating to applicants or credentialed doulas, including guidelines for:

(a) reprimands;

(b) probation;

(c) denial, suspension or revocation of credentialing or recredentialing; and

(d) an appeal process;

(6) the development and operation of a publicly accessible online directory for identifying credentialed doulas; and

(7) other matters that the secretary deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act.

B. The secretary may:

(1) collect credentialing fees; and

(2) apply any fees collected pursuant to the Doula Credentialing and Access Act to cover the costs of administering a voluntary program for credentialing doulas pursuant to that act.