Section 270. Equipment and supplies

An abortion facility shall maintain medical equipment and supplies appropriate and adequate to care for patients based on the level, scope, and intensity of services provided, to include:

1. A bed or recliner suitable for recovery;

2. Oxygen with flow meters and masks or equivalent;

3. Mechanical suction;

4. Resuscitation equipment to include, as a minimum, resuscitation bags and oral airways;

5. Emergency medications, intravenous fluids, and related supplies and equipment;

6. Sterile suturing equipment and supplies;

7. Adjustable examination light;

8. Containers for soiled linen and waste materials with covers; and

9. Refrigerator.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 19, eff. June 20, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.