- A. The surgical abortion facility shall have an effective procedure for the transfer of patients to a nearby hospital when care beyond the capabilities of the facility is required.
B. Procedures for emergency transfer to a hospital shall include, at a minimum:
- (1) Written protocols and procedures related to emergency transfer procedures;
- (2) A mechanism for notifying the hospital of a pending emergency case;
- (3) A mechanism for arranging appropriate transportation to the hospital;
- (4) Protocols for transmitting a copy of the patient's medical record to the hospital; and
- (5) Appropriate training for staff in the facility’s written protocols and procedures.
Authority: Health-General Article, §20-209, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 835)