Arizona Laws 36-766.09. Doula community advisory committee; members; duties
A. The doula community advisory committee is established consisting of at least nine doulas, including those who represent diverse and underrepresented communities, who are appointed by the director. The term for an advisory committee member is two years.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-766.09
- Director: means the director of the department. See Arizona Laws 36-766
- Doula: means a trained nonmedical professional who may provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to families before, during and after childbirth for a period of one year after birth or in the case of loss and who may serve as a liaison between the birth parents and medical and social services staff to improve the quality of medical, social and behavioral outcomes. See Arizona Laws 36-766
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. The director shall consult with the advisory committee regarding implementing this article and the rules adopted pursuant to this article. The advisory committee shall:
1. Develop a list of acceptable organizations that provide certification based on the minimum qualifications and core competencies prescribed in this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article.
2. Identify classes that address culturally relevant doula practices.
3. Review rules and advise the director of any necessary updates.