POTTERThat's, again, why we really — we're working towards licensure in Virginia
and achieve licensure for certified professional midwives in Virginia because it creates a mechanism of accountability that not only
upholds public safety and allows an overview of competency
and a community standard, but it also creates a much better mechanism for review of practices of midwives or any
health care providers.
The Commission was created to protect the
health,
safety and welfare of the
public through examination, licensing,
and regulatory activities, to
uphold and apply the governing real estate laws
and regulations equally to all, to provide courteous, reasonable,
and professional assistance,
and to impartially conduct disciplinary actions.