Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-9.026 - Second Trimester Abortion Procedure

Any abortion clinic which is providing second trimester abortions must be in compliance with the following standards relative to second trimester abortion procedures.

(1) A physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant shall be available to all patients throughout the abortion procedure.

(2) The abortion procedure will be performed in accordance with obstetric standards and in keeping with established standards of care regarding the estimation of the period of gestation of the fetus.

(3) Anesthesia service shall be organized under written policies and procedures relating to anesthesia staff privileges, the administration of anesthesia, and the maintenance of strict safety controls.

(4) Prior to the administration of anesthesia, patients shall have a history and physical examination by the individual administering anesthesia, including laboratory analysis when indicated.

(5) Appropriate precautions, such as the establishment of intravenous access for patients undergoing post-first trimester abortions.

(6) Appropriate monitoring of the patient's vital signs by professionals licensed and qualified to assess the patient's condition will occur throughout the abortion procedure and during the recovery period until the patient's condition as specified by the type of abortion procedure performed, is deemed to be stable in the recovery room.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-9.026

Rulemaking Authority 390.012(1) FS. Law Implemented 390.012(3)(e) FS.

New 9-25-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 055, March 21, 2017 effective 4/5/2017.

New 9-25-06, Amended 4-5-17.