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  • 1.  MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 06-28-2024 12:32
    Hello,

    We are gathering informationation on whether a MA can perform a fundal height measurement at other institutions.

    Could you share with me if your MA's are allowed to perform this measurement and if so what process do you utilize for their education & to assure continued competency?

    We are concerned that if this fundal height measurement is used as an assessment of the fetal growth, then MA's should not be performing this skill.

    Your thoughts?

    Thank you in advance for your responses.



    Lorrie Smiley MSN, RN
    Senior Consultant - OhioHealth Learning
    4717 Hilton Corporate Drive
    Columbus, OH 43232
    Cell: 614- 531-1129


  • 2.  RE: MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 07-01-2024 10:01

    Hello,

    Medical Assistants are not allowed to perform fundal height at my institution.  The physician and APP perform this during the prenatal visit.



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    Becky Gray RN BSN MBA NE-BC
    Director Clinical Practice Integration
    Saint Luke's Physician Group
    Peculiar MO
    (816)599-9482
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  • 3.  RE: MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 07-02-2024 18:39
    Hello,

    I have worked in OBGYN as a nurse manager for almost 20 years. MA have never been allowed to measure fundal height. This data is used to track fetal growth and only MDs and mid levels were allowed to that at any location I worked.

    Nicole
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  • 4.  RE: MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 07-03-2024 02:26

    In Texas, a fundal height measurement is considered an assessment which is out of scope of practice for a MA. 



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    Tessia Winnfield
    Nurse Manager
    Harris Health System
    Houston TX
    (713)873-3953
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  • 5.  RE: MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 07-05-2024 08:58

    We do not allow MA's to do this at WashU due to it being an assessment.

     

    Linda Postula, MHA, BSN, RN

    Chief Nursing Executive, Faculty Practice Plan

    Office: 314-362-1092

    Cell: 618-304-8495

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  • 6.  RE: MAs Performing Fundal Height Measurements

    Posted 07-09-2024 12:31

    Good Afternoon-

    We do not allow our Medical Assistance to do fundal height as it is an assessment used for treatment and care.  No form of independent assessment is in scope for MA in Michigan.



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    Terri Shaver BSN, RN
    Director of Clinical Operations
    Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    734-747-6766
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