Action | Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities |
Stage | Emergency/NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/15/2012 |
Virginia's abortion centers must be licensed, regulated, and inspected to protect women’s health and safety. Women seeking "health care" in these places should be assured that they are just as "safe" as any other doctor's office.
The current regulations are reasonable, common sense measures to ensure that life-saving equipment is on hand, infections are prevented, and that clear written policies and building guidelines are in place. They were proposed by medical experts at the Department of Health and were approved 12-1 by the Board of Health.