Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding birthing center shall provide sufficient space for the number of patients and patient families and staff members to assure privacy for patients and families including:(1) A waiting room;(2) An examination room;(3) A staff area, conference area, or…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding birthing center shall have a readily accessible and securely stored emergency cart or tray for the newborn, equipped in accordance with national standards of care or guidelines, to carry out the written emergency procedures established by the cent…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding birthing center shall maintain an inventory of supplies and medications in the type and quantity necessary to meet the needs of and care for the number of patients served by the center.(B) Each center shall establish and follow protocols in accord…

19.03 PDF: (A) As part of the quality assessment and performance improvement program required under rule 3701-83-12 of the Administrative Code, each freestanding birthing center shall evaluate the provision of services to the mothers and newborns who receive care from the center.…

19.03 PDF: As used in rules 3701-83-43 to 3701-83-50 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Authorized user" means a physician who meets the definition of "authorized user" in rule 3701:1-58-01 of the Administrative Code and is listed as the authorized user on the radioactive materials …

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall evaluate the patient and assess tumors.(1) The evaluation shall be conducted by the radiation oncologist and shall include a medical history, a physical examination, a review of the patient's diagnostic studies and r…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall have an administrator.(B) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall have a medical director who is a radiation oncologist, nuclear medicine physician, radiologist, or other authorized user, as defined in parag…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall ensure that the radiation oncologist establishes the doses desired throughout the tumor and set dose limits to critical structures. Treatment deliveries shall meet the specifications of the radiation oncologist.(B) E…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall maintain and follow written policies and procedures for the handling of emergencies which may threaten the health and safety of patients, staff, or the general public.(B) Each freestanding radiation therapy center sh…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall have the necessary equipment to provide services with accuracy, precision, and efficiency. Each freestanding radiation therapy center shall:(1) Provide, either on-site or by referral, for diagnostic services includin…

19.03 PDF: In addition to the requirements of rule 3701-83-11 of the Administrative Code, each freestanding radiation therapy center shall maintain documentation of the following in each patient's medical record:(A) Confirmation of the presence of malignancy by histopathology, or…

19.03 PDF: As part of the quality assessment and performance improvement program requirements under paragraph (C) of rule 3701-83-12 of the Administrative Code, each freestanding radiation therapy center shall evaluate the provision of radiation therapy services. The review shall…

19.03 PDF: As used in rules 3701-83-51 to 3701-83-55 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Authorized user" means a physician who meets the definition of authorized user in rule 3701:1-58-01 of the Administrative Code for the specified modality.(B) "Certified nurse-midwife" or "CNM" me…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding or mobile diagnostic imaging center shall have a radiologist, nuclear medicine physician, authorized user, physician acting within their scope of practice, or chiropractic radiologist, as appropriate to the diagnostic imaging services being offere…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each freestanding or mobile diagnostic imaging center shall have equipment necessary to provide services with accuracy, precision, and efficiency, as evidenced by all of the following:(1) All diagnostic imaging equipment is certified for clinical use by the United …

19.03 PDF: (A) In addition to the general medical record requirements of rule 3701-83-11 of the Administrative Code, each freestanding or mobile diagnostic imaging center shall maintain a diagnostic imaging radiology report for each patient, which includes the following:(1) Patie…

19.03 PDF: (A) As part of the quality assessment and performance improvement program required under paragraph (C) of rule 3701-83-12 of the Administrative Code, each freestanding or mobile diagnostic imaging center shall:(1) Establish and maintain a clinical image quality control…

19.03 PDF: As used in rules 3701-83-56 to 3701-83-59 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Apprentice midwife" means an individual who is currently serving an apprenticeship under a practicing midwife. (B) "Certified professional midwife" means an independent practitioner who has met t…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each exempt freestanding birthing center shall admit, retain, discharge and transfer patients in accordance with the requirements of this rule to assure the safety of its patients.(1) Exempt centers may admit, retain, and provide care exclusively to women members o…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each exempt center shall monitor and evaluate the provision of direct care services to its patients and shall implement procedures to improve the quality of care and resolve identified problems. The quality assessment shall, at minimum, include:(1) The review of al…

19.03 PDF: (A) If the director of health determines that an exempt freestanding birthing center is no longer in compliance with divisions (4) and (5) of section 3702.301 of the Revised Code or rules 3701-83-57 and 3701-83-58 of the Administrative Code, the director may order the …

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in this rule:(1) "Biological sex," "birth sex," and "sex" mean the biological indication of male and female, including sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without rega…

19.03 PDF: (A) Prior to utilizing an installed newborn safety incubator, each law enforcement agency, hospital, or emergency medical service organization that has a newborn safety incubator installed at a location will register with the Ohio department of health. This registratio…

19.03 PDF: (A) Only the following individuals may register with the Ohio department of health to perform the installation of the access portal door and alarm system components of a newborn safety incubator:(1) Access portal door installers will be a county or city licensed genera…

19.03 PDF: (A) In accordance with section 2151.3517 of the Revised Code, newborn safety incubators can only be installed at locations of the following entities:(1) Law enforcement agency;(2) Hospital registered pursuant to section 3701.07 of the Revised Code; or(3) Emergency medi…

19.03 PDF: (A) The access portal door to the newborn safety incubator will be installed by a licensed general contractor registered with the Ohio department of health in accordance with rule 3701-86-02 of the Administrative Code.(1) The access portal door will:(a) Lock automatica…

19.03 PDF: (A) The newborn safety incubator will be checked at a minimum of twice daily for debris.(B) The newborn safety incubator will be cleaned at least:(1) Weekly; and(2) After any child surrender. (C) The cleaning of the bassinet will include:(1) An inspection for breaks in…

19.03 PDF: (A) When the director of the Ohio department of health determines that a failure to comply with the rules set forth in Chapter 3701-86 the Administrative Code exists, the entity or individual may be subject to enforcement in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised …

19.03 PDF: As used in this chapter:(A) "Aftercare" means verbal and written guidelines, specific to the body art procedure(s) performed, about caring for the body art and the surrounding area. These guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, information about physical restr…

19.03 PDF: (A) In accordance with section 3730.02 of the Revised Code, no person shall operate a business offering body art services without first obtaining approval of the board of health in the jurisdiction in which the business will operate.(B) No person shall construct, insta…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each board of health shall utilize the cost methodology specified in rule 3701-36-14 of the Administrative Code to calculate fees for providing services specified in section 3730.03 of the Revised Code. The calculated fees shall not exceed the cost of issuing appro…

19.03 PDF: The operator of a body art establishment shall ensure that the business complies with the following:(A) The premises shall have an area of at least one hundred square feet. The floor space for each individual performing body art services shall have an area of at least …

19.03 PDF: In addition to the requirements of rule 3701-9-04 of the Administrative Code, the operator shall ensure that the business and all persons performing tattooing procedures shall comply with the following:(A) Prior to a procedure, the area of the patron's body to be tatto…

19.03 PDF: In addition to the requirements in rule 3701-9-04 of the Administrative Code, the operator shall ensure that the business and all persons performing body piercing services shall comply with the following provisions:(A) Prior to a procedure, the area of the patron's bod…

19.03 PDF: In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (M) and (N) of rule 3701-9-04 of the Administrative Code, the operator shall ensure that the business and all persons performing ear piercing services with a piercing gun comply with the following:(A) Individuals providing …

19.03 PDF: The operator shall ensure that the business and all body artists comply with the following:(A) All non-disposable instruments or equipment used for body art procedures shall be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized after each use on any patron in the following manner:(1) S…

19.03 PDF: (A) The board of health may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of a business offering body art services if the business made any material misrepresentation to the board, does not meet or no longer meets, or has a history of non-compliance with the requirements of sectio…

19.03 PDF: Terms defined in rule 3701:1-38-01 of the Administrative Code shall have the same meaning when used in this chapter except terms redefined within a given rule for use within that rule only. Additionally, the following terms as used in this chapter are defined as follow…

19.03 PDF: This chapter has been established to provide the requirements for the physical protection program for any licensee that possesses an aggregated category one or category two quantity of radioactive material listed in appendix A to rule 3701:1-37-01 of the Administrative…

19.03 PDF: (A) Rules 3701:1-37-07 to 3701:1-37-22 of the Administrative Code apply to any person who, under the rules of this chapter, possesses or uses at any site, an aggregated category one or category two quantity of radioactive material.(B) Rules 3701:1-37-23 to 3701:1-37-28…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except where otherwise specified or covered under the licensing program, all written communications and reports concerning the rules in this chapter may be sent to the following address:"Ohio Department of HealthBureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protecti…

19.03 PDF: Notifications required by this chapter to be made in accordance with this rule shall be made by telephone to the Ohio department of health at (614) 644-2727. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM Authorized By: 3748.04 Amplifies: 3748.06 Five Year Review Date: 10/1…

19.03 PDF: (A) The director may, upon application of any interested person or upon his or her own initiative, grant such exemptions from the requirements of the regulations in this chapter as he or she determines are authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the…

19.03 PDF: (A) General:(1) Each licensee that possesses an aggregated quantity of radioactive material at or above the category two threshold shall establish, implement, and maintain its access authorization program in accordance with requirements of rules 3701:1-37-07 to 3701:1-…

19.03 PDF: (A) Granting unescorted access authorization:(1) Licensees shall implement the requirements of this rule for granting initial or reinstated unescorted access authorization.(2) Individuals who have been determined to be trustworthy and reliable shall also complete the s…

19.03 PDF: (A) Initial investigation: before allowing an individual unescorted access to category one or category two quantities of radioactive material or to the devices that contain the material, licensees shall complete a background investigation of the individual seeking unes…

19.03 PDF: (A) General performance objectives and requirements:(1) Except for those individuals listed in rule 3701:1-37-11 of the Administrative Code and those individuals grandfathered under paragraph (B) of rule 3701:1-37-09 of the Administrative Code, each licensee subject to…