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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7/8/19  11:47 am
Commenter: Bob Dutton

Health Issues
 

To the VA Board of Health:

Why is it that "routine" medical issues, including vaccinations, must be done in clean environments - in clinics approved by the state Board of Health.  However one 'life threatening' issue - abortion - can be done anywhere, anytime without Board of Health approval.

If abortion facilities do not need state approval regarding clean, sterile facilities, then you should go out of business.  For example, hospitals should not need to abide by strict standards.  Stop talking our of both sides of your mouth.

If hospitals, doctor's offices, etc. are to be inspected and regulated for proper procedures, sterile environments, etc.  the same standards must be enforced for abortion clinics.  Please make sure that your regulations cover abortion clinic, along with hospitals, etc.

This is not a political issue; it is a health issue that must be regulated!

 

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