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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 10.12.01.15" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="01" heading="Physical Environment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The administrator shall ensure that the facility has a safe, functional, and sanitary environment for the provision of surgical services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A procedure room shall be designed and equipped to ensure that surgical abortion procedures conducted can be performed in a manner that ensures the safety of all individuals in the area.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The facility shall have a separate recovery room and waiting area.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The facility shall meet the requirements for handling, treatment, and disposal of special medical wastes as provided in COMAR 10.06.06.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>