Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 7/10/2019
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7/10/19  9:24 pm
Commenter: Chris Durel

Uphold regulations consistent with surgical centers
 

Since abortion facilities operate under the guise of healthcare, they must adhere to the regulatory standards of other healthcare facilities.  In providing a procedure which has the very real potential for a woman to bleed to death, abortion facilities owe it to their patients to maintain the highest standards of care for their pregnant clients.  However, because the industry will not self-regulate, the government must take on this role.

CommentID: 73468