Arizona Administrative Code
Title 9 - HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS: LICENSING
Article 15 - ABORTION CLINICS
Section R9-10-1510 - Patient Transfer and Discharge
Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 9-10-1510
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
A. A medical director shall ensure that:
1. For a patient:
a. A patient is transferred to a hospital for
an emergency involving the patient;
b. A patient transfer
is documented in the patient's medical record; and
c. Documentation of a
medical evaluation, treatment provided, and laboratory and diagnostic
information is transferred with a patient; and
2. For a viable fetus:
a. A viable fetus requiring emergency care is
transferred to a hospital,
b. The
transfer of a viable fetus is documented in the viable fetus's medical record,
and
c. Documentation of an
assessment of cardiopulmonary function and treatment provided to a viable fetus
is transferred with the viable fetus.
B. A medical director shall ensure that before a patient is discharged:
1. A physician
signs the patient's discharge order; and
2. A patient receives follow-up instructions
at discharge that include:
a. Signs of
possible complications,
b. When to
access medical services in response to complications,
c. A telephone number of an individual or
entity to contact for medical emergencies,
d. Information and precautions for resuming
vaginal intercourse after the abortion, and
e. Information specific to the patient's
abortion or condition.
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