Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 20-16-2408 - Medical record audit procedure(a) The Department of Health shall audit abortion facilities and persons performing abortions to ensure compliance with this subchapter.(b) An audit under subsection (a) of this section shall:(1) Be at a random, unannounced, and reasonable time;(2) Occur at least one (1) time each year for each abortion facility and person who performs abortions; and(3) Consist of: (A) A review of the medical records of no less than ten percent (10%) of the women who obtained an abortion since the last audit was performed; and(B) A verification and confirmation that the person performing the abortion fully complied with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b).(c) If the department finds that more than five percent (5%) of the audited medical records indicate noncompliance with the requirements of § 20-16-2407(b), the department shall audit the remainder of the medical records of the women who received abortions since the last audit was performed.Added by Act 2021, No. 90,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.