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Current Topics

• Information for providers whose credentials have been affected by a drug conviction
• Educational materials for licensed midwives on the department’s disciplinary process, including: the process of complaints; the nature, content, and timeline of investigations; and potential ramifications and consequences (PDF).
• Guidelines for Licenses Midwives Who Use Birth Assistants - Advisory Opinion 3.1 (PDF)
• Take the Washington Health Workforce Survey.

Other helpful resources

Qualifications of a midwife (PDF) | What is a licensed midwife? | HEAL-WA

Vaccination is still the best protection against flu

Flu is serious and affects many people in Washington each year, so healthcare providers should keep emphasizing the importance of flu vaccine. Find more flu information for healthcare professionals on our flu webpages.