59A-9.022. Physical Plant Requirements for Abortion Clinics When Providing Second Trimester Abortions

The following are minimum standards of construction and specified minimum essential physical plant requirements which must be met when providing second trimester abortions.

(1) Consultation room(s) with adequate private space specifically designated for interviewing, counseling, and medical evaluations;

(2) Dressing rooms designated for staff and patients;

(3) Handwashing station(s) equipped with a mixing valve and wrist blades and located in each patient exam/procedure room or area;

(4) Private procedure room(s) with light and ventilation for abortion procedures;

(5) Post-procedure recovery room(s) equipped to meet the patient’s needs;

(6) Emergency exits wide enough to accommodate a standard stretcher or gurney;

(7) Cleaning and sterilizing area(s) for the cleaning and sterilizing of instruments;

(8) Secure storage area(s) for the storage of medical records and necessary equipment and supplies; and,

(9) If not otherwise required by the Florida Building Code, at least one general use toilet room equipped with a hand washing station.

Rulemaking Authority 390.012(1) FS. Law Implemented 390.012(3)(a) FS. History–New 9-25-06, Amended 4-5-17.