Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
HEALTH INFORMATION
Chapter 246-490 - Vital statistics
INDIVIDUAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES
Section 246-490-100 - Reporting of pregnancy terminations

Each hospital and facility where lawful induced abortions are performed during the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy shall, on forms prescribed and supplied by the secretary, report to the department during the following month the number and dates of induced abortions performed during the previous month, giving for each abortion the age of the patient, geographic location of patient's residence, patient's previous pregnancy history, the duration of the pregnancy, the method of abortion, any complications, such as perforations, infections, and incomplete evacuations, the name of the physician or physicians performing or participating in the abortion and such other relevant information as may be required by the secretary. All physicians performing abortions in nonapproved facilities when the physician has determined that termination of pregnancy was immediately necessary to the meet a medical emergency, shall also report in the same manner, and shall additionally provide a clear and detailed statement of the facts upon which he or she based his or her judgment of medical emergency.

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and [43.70.]050. 94-04-083, § 246-490-100, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94.