(a) A licensed abortion facility shall have a readily accessible written protocol for managing medical emergencies and the transfer of patients requiring further emergency care to a hospital. The facility shall ensure that the physicians who practice at the facility:
(1) have active admitting privileges at a hospital that provides obstetrical or gynecological health care services and is located not further than 30 miles from the abortion facility;
(2) provide the pregnant woman with:
(b) The facility shall have the necessary equipment and personnel for cardiopulmonary resuscitation as described in §139.59 of this title (relating to Anesthesia Services).
(c) Personnel providing direct patient care shall be currently certified in basic life support by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or the American Safety and Health Institute, or in accordance with their individual professional licensure requirements, and if required in their job description or job responsibilities.
Source Note: The provisions of this §139.56 adopted to be effective June 28, 2009, 34 TexReg 4125; amended to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9577