507.13 STAFF: PHYSICIAN IN CHARGE OF ABORTION SERVICES; DUTIES.
   (a)    An abortion service shall be staffed so as to provide on the premises adequate medical, nursing and ancillary personnel.
   (b)   The abortion service shall be supervised by a physician in charge who shall be a qualified obstetrician as previously defined.
   (c)   The physician in charge of the abortion service shall be responsible for:
      (1)   Setting the policies and procedures pertaining to abortions and the implementation thereof; and
      (2)   Designating a licensed physician or physicians whom he deems qualified to perform abortions and to supervise directly the care of all patients under going abortion, including their post-operative care and follow-up;
      (3)   Establishing standards for the observation of patients by nursing personnel during the post-operative period.
   (d)   A qualified obstetrician shall be present on the premises of the abortion service at all times during the operative and post-operative period.
(Ord. 51-1974. Passed 6-24-74.)