In Ohio, the following restrictions were in effect as of May 1, 2018
- A woman MUST receive state-directed counseling that includes information designed to discourage her from having an abortion and then wait 24 hours before the procedure in provided. Counseling must be provided in person and must take place before the waiting period begins, thereby necessitating two trips to the facility. ORC info
- Health plans offered in the state's health exchange under the Affordable Care Act and in policies for public employees, can only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.
- Medication abortion must be provided using FDA protocol. The use of telemedicine to administer medication abortion is prohibited.
- The parent of a minor must consent before an abortion is provided. ORC info
- Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.
- Most women will undergo an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion; since the provider must test for a fetal heartbeat. The woman will be offered the option to view the image. ORC info
- The courts cannot order an abortion. ORC info
- An abortion cannot be performed or elected because the child may have down syndrome. ORC info
In 2011, 63 million US women of reproductive age (15-44) had six million pregnancies. 67% of these resulted in live births, 18% in abortions, the remaining ended in miscarriage. Of those obtaining an abortion, 39% were white, 28% were black, 25% were Hispanic and 9% were of other racial or ethnic backgrounds.
In Ohio, in 2014, 22,730 abortions were provided. That equals 10.3 out of 1,000 women of reproductive age in Ohio. Abortions in Ohio represent 2.5% of all abortions in the United States.
This is information reported by the Guttmacher Institute as of May 2018.
In Ohio, in 2014, 22,730 abortions were provided. That equals 10.3 out of 1,000 women of reproductive age in Ohio. Abortions in Ohio represent 2.5% of all abortions in the United States.
This is information reported by the Guttmacher Institute as of May 2018.
Ohio Revised Code 3702.303 Transfer agreements (a formal agreement between an ambulatory surgical facility and a hospital)
(A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an ambulatory surgical facility shall have a written transfer agreement with a local hospital that specifies an effective procedure for the safe and immediate transfer of patients from the facility to the hospital when medical care beyond the care that can be provided at the ambulatory surgical facility is necessary, including when emergency situations occur or medical complications arise. A copy of the agreement shall be filed with the director of health.
(B) An ambulatory surgical facility shall update a written transfer agreement every two years and file a copy of the updated agreement with the director.
(C) The requirement for a written transfer agreement between an ambulatory surgical facility and a hospital does not apply if either of the following is the case:
(1) The facility is a provider-based entity, as defined in 42 C.F.R. 413.65(a)(2), of a hospital and the facility's policies and procedures to address situations when care beyond the care that can be provided at the ambulatory surgical facility are approved by the governing body of the facility's parent hospital and implemented;
(2) The director of health has, pursuant to the procedure specified in section 3702.304 of the Revised Code, granted the facility a variance from the requirement.
Added by 130th General Assembly File No. 25, HB 59, §101.01, eff. 9/29/2013.
(A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an ambulatory surgical facility shall have a written transfer agreement with a local hospital that specifies an effective procedure for the safe and immediate transfer of patients from the facility to the hospital when medical care beyond the care that can be provided at the ambulatory surgical facility is necessary, including when emergency situations occur or medical complications arise. A copy of the agreement shall be filed with the director of health.
(B) An ambulatory surgical facility shall update a written transfer agreement every two years and file a copy of the updated agreement with the director.
(C) The requirement for a written transfer agreement between an ambulatory surgical facility and a hospital does not apply if either of the following is the case:
(1) The facility is a provider-based entity, as defined in 42 C.F.R. 413.65(a)(2), of a hospital and the facility's policies and procedures to address situations when care beyond the care that can be provided at the ambulatory surgical facility are approved by the governing body of the facility's parent hospital and implemented;
(2) The director of health has, pursuant to the procedure specified in section 3702.304 of the Revised Code, granted the facility a variance from the requirement.
Added by 130th General Assembly File No. 25, HB 59, §101.01, eff. 9/29/2013.