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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 10.12.01.10" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="01" heading="Hospitalization.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Procedures for emergency transfer to a hospital shall include, at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Written protocols and procedures related to emergency transfer procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A mechanism for notifying the hospital of a pending emergency case;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A mechanism for arranging appropriate transportation to the hospital;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Protocols for transmitting a copy of the patient's medical record to the hospital; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Appropriate training for staff in the facility’s written protocols and procedures.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>