About Abortion Facility Inspections:

Nurses perform inspection visits to ensure a safe and clean environment for medical procedures and is performing according to state regulations.



Ensuring Safe & Compliant Healthcare Facilities

The Cleveland Department of Public Health conducts inspection visits to ensure that healthcare facilities providing abortion services maintain a safe, clean, and regulatory-compliant environment for medical procedures. Our goal is to safeguard the health and well-being of women receiving care in these facilities.



Annual Re-Licensure Process

As part of the re-licensure process, a public health nurse will conduct an on-site visit to observe operations, review patient charts, and meet with select staff. Compliance with City Codes may also be verified by fire and building inspectors.

Upon successful completion of inspections and receipt of the $260 licensing fee, your 2025 license will be issued.



Steps for Renewing an Abortion Services License
  1. Step 1: Application for Licensure
    Submit the completed application along with the $260 license fee by November 1, 2025, to:
    • Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses
      City Hall - Room 122
      601 Lakeside Avenue
      Cleveland, Ohio 44114

  2. Step 2: Annual License Renewal Questionnaire
    Return the completed questionnaire by November 1, 2025, to:
    • Naa Ayele Amponsah, RN, MSPH, MN
      Cleveland Department of Public Health
      75 Erieview Plaza, 3rd Floor
      Cleveland, Ohio 44114

    Once your application and renewal questionnaire are received, your facility will be scheduled for an on-site inspection.

  3. Step 3: Review Abortion Clinic Inspection Guidelines and City of Cleveland Abortion Code:
    Please review the Abortion Clinic Inspection Guidelines and the City of Cleveland Abortion Code in preparation for this visit.

    For questions regarding forms, inspections, or compliance, contact:

    Naa Ayele Amponsah, Administrative Manager
    (216) 664-4714 or (216) 857-6918



    Inspection Forms: