At all times during procedures in an abortion or reproductive health center, nursing care shall be under the supervision of a registered professional nurse currently licensed in Alabama. At least one registered professional nurse shall be on duty to provide or supervise all nursing care of patients in preparation for and during the abortion procedure, during the recovery period, and through the initial discharge by the attending physician. Other nursing service personnel shall remain on duty as required to meet the needs of each patient.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 23E - Women's Health and Safety Act.
Section 26-23E-1 - Short Title.
Section 26-23E-2 - Legislative Findings.
Section 26-23E-3 - Definitions.
Section 26-23E-4 - Physician Requirements.
Section 26-23E-5 - Nursing Care.
Section 26-23E-6 - Patient Care.
Section 26-23E-7 - Prescription of Abortion-Inducing Drugs.
Section 26-23E-8 - Office-Based Procedure Requirements.
Section 26-23E-9 - Abortion or Reproductive Health Center Requiremetns.
Section 26-23E-10 - Paternity Inquiries of Pregnant Minor Child; Reporting Requirements.
Section 26-23E-11 - Promulgation of Rules.
Section 26-23E-12 - Violations.
Section 26-23E-13 - Civil Action for Damages.
Section 26-23E-14 - Adverse Licensure Action.