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 Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage Emergency/NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/15/2012
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2/2/12  10:07 am
Commenter: Dee K., mom

regulation/safety in abortion clinics
 

Thanks for the pending regulations on abortion centers...contrary to popular thinking, this is not a reversal into the "dark ages", but rather a step forward towards better protection for women, with proper care and standards no different than any other medical, licensed facility.  Facilities would be held accountable at last for proper cleanliness, reacting to and reporting of medical emergencies which do occur, unfortunately, with abortions, and would ensure that only licensed providers are working in these facilities.  You wouldn't go to a hospital without proper standards; why risk your life at a clinic without these standards for safety, cleanliness, and proper response to emergency situations?   

Please make these regulations permanent, and thank you! 

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