By putting off the hearing, the clinic can continue to operate and provide services other than abortions because its case for reinstatement is considered pending. Several board members on Thursday expressed concern that the situation not be allowed to remain unresolved.

Bodin said that his office would be in contact with the clinic in the next week or two to determine whether it plans to correct the deficiencies.

Advocates on both sides of the abortion issue reiterated their concern over conditions uncovered in the 52-page inspection report.

“It’s astonishing that Steven Brigham can continue to operate in Virginia at all given his long history of disregard for women’s health,” said Victoria Cobb, president of the Family Foundation of Virginia.

“Sadly, if Brigham promises to ‘fix’ the 52 pages of violations found in the last inspection, it’s likely he’ll be allowed to continue to put women at risk. But it’s important to remember that no one would even know the facts about the horrible conditions at his Fairfax abortion center if not for the abortion center safety standards Terry McAuliffe and the abortion industry oppose.”