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(a) Authorization.--For the purpose of determining the suitability of the applicants and of the premises or for determining the adequacy of the care and treatment provided or the continuing conformity of the licensees to this act and to applicable local, State and Federal regulations, any authorized agent of the department may enter, visit and inspect the building, grounds, equipment and supplies of any health care facility licensed or requiring a license under this act and shall have full and free access to the records of the facility and to the patients and employees therein and their records, and shall have full opportunity to interview, inspect, and examine such patients and employees. Upon entering a health care facility the inspectors shall properly identify themselves to the individual on the premises then in charge of the facility.
(b) Abortion facilities.--
(1) In addition to an inspection under subsection (a), the department shall conduct, on an annual basis, at least one unannounced inspection of each abortion facility.
(2) An inspection of an abortion facility under this section shall be conducted in a manner which respects the privacy of each patient of the facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 448.813. Right to enter and inspect - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-448-813/
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