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7 AAC 12.370. Abortions. An ambulatory surgical facility may perform a voluntary termination of pregnancy if

(1) it receives written authorization from a competent patient, or, if a patient is not competent, from the patient’s legal representative;

(2) it has evidence of a verified pregnancy test;

(3) the pregnancy has not exceeded the first trimester of approximately three months or less;

(4) it has conducted a Papanicolaou (PAP) test, a blood-type and Rh factor test and an antibody screening, except that the PAP test is not required if the patient has had one within the past six months; and

(5) it performs a cross-match of Rh immune globulin and provides Rh immune globulin therapy for Rh negative patients. (Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 18.16.010 Article 9. Free-standing Birth Centers. Rule 7 AAC 12.400. (Repealed) 7 AAC 12.401. Determination of a free-standing birth center; scope of services 7 AAC 12.402. (Repealed) 7 AAC 12.403. General service requirements; restrictions 7 AAC 12.404. Application 7 AAC 12.405. Administration 7 AAC 12.410. (Repealed) 7 AAC 12.415. Clinical staff and support staff 7 AAC 12.416. Client management 7 AAC 12.418. Evaluation and improvement of quality of care