Ohio Administrative Code

The obligations of this rule do not apply to radiation-generating equipment used for dental intraoral or panoral, mammography, bone densitometry, computed tomography, fluoroscopy or spot film imaging, and equipment used in radiation therapy.(A) General purpose radiographic equipm…

(A) Dental equipment will meet the following equipment standards:(1) For dental intraoral equipment, a means will be provided to limit the source-to-skin distance (SSD) to not less than eighteen centimeters;(2) For dental intraoral equipment, the x-ray field at the minimum SSD wi…

(A) Fluoroscopic equipment will meet the following standards:(1) Unless the United States food and drug administration (FDA) has granted a variance for specific fluoroscopic equipment, the source-to-skin distance (SSD) for fluoroscopy equipment will not be less than:(a) Thirty-ei…

This rule provides standards for radiation-generating equipment used for screening and diagnostic mammography, and mammography equipment used for invasive localization and stereotactically-guided breast biopsy purposes, except as provided by paragraphs (E) and (F) of this rule. I…

This rule applies to mobile and stationary computed tomography (CT) radiation-generating equipment, except for fluoroscopy units with CT capability, CT units used exclusively for radiotherapy simulation, and CT units integrated with linear accelerators.(A) CT radiation-generating…

(A) Handlers of bone densitometry equipment will assure that the equipment is certified by the manufacturer in accordance with the obligations of 21 C.F.R. part 1010.2, (as effective on the effective date of this rule), and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifi…

(A) Definitions for the purpose of this rule:(1) "Ambient dose equivalent area product (ADAP)" will be determined using the american national standards institute publication "ANSI/HPS N43.17-2009 Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-Ray or Gamma Radia…

This rule provides standards for self-referral screening and medical research. Notwithstanding paragraph (B) of rule 3701:1-66-02 of the Administrative Code:(A) Any person proposing to conduct a self-referral screening program using radiation-generating equipment will not initiat…

(A) Terms defined in rule 3701:1-38-01 of the Administrative Code shall have the same meaning when used in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code except for:(1) Terms redefined within this rule which shall be used within Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code; and(2) …

(A) The handler shall be responsible for directing the operation of the therapy equipment to ensure that the requirements of Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code are met.(B) The handler shall not use therapy equipment that does not meet the provisions of Chapter 3701:1-67…

(A) Each handler of therapy equipment subject to the requirements of Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, shall develop, implement, and maintain a quality management program to provide high confidence that radiation will be administered as directed by the physician or ve…

As used in this rule, "therapy equipment" means therapy equipment operating below one megavolt (MV). In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of therapy equipment shall comply with the following:(A) When the x-ray tube is o…

As used in this rule, "therapy equipment" means photon therapy systems and electron therapy systems operating at or above one megavolt (MV). In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of therapy equipment shall comply with th…

(A) The handler shall ensure each facility location authorized to use therapy equipment shall have available appropriately calibrated portable survey equipment, which is capable of measuring doses over the range ten microsievert (one mrem) per hour to ten millisievert (one thousa…

In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (L) of this rule.(A) Therapy equipment subject to the rules in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code shall be provided with such primary an…

In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (H) of this rule.(A) For therapy equipment subject to this chapter, a qualified medical physicist shall develop a documented quality assurance (QA…

In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of electronic brachytherapy equipment shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (N) of this rule.(A) Electronic brachytherapy devices shall be subject to the requirements of this rule, and…

A person shall not utilize, for therapeutic purposes, any electronic radiation-generating equipment that is not appropriately regulated under any existing category of therapy equipment, until:(A) The handler has, at a minimum, provided the department with:(1) A detailed descripti…

(A) A handler shall report any medical event resulting from intervention of a human patient or human research subject in which the administration of radiation from therapy equipment results, or will result, in unintended permanent functional damage to an organ or a physiological …

(A) As used in this chapter:(1) "Access panel" means any barrier or panel which is designed to be removed or opened for maintenance or service purposes, needs tools to open, and permits access to the interior of an enclosed fail-safe system.(2) "Analytical system" means non-medic…

(A) Each handler of non-medical radiation-generating equipment will develop, implement and maintain a writtenradiation protection program in the form of a readily available manual or manuals, either in hard copy, printed format or electronic format. For the purpose of this chapte…

In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of radiographic systems will comply with the following:(A) Radiographic systems will meet the following equipment standards:(1) A lock designed to prevent unauthorized o…

In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of analytical systems will comply with the following:(A) Analytical systems will meet the following equipment standards:(1) Open-beam analytical systems will;(a) Provide…

In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of particle accelerator systems will comply with the following :(A) Radiation-generating equipment used for particle acceleration will meet the following equipment stand…

In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of cabinet systems will comply with the following:(A) All cabinet system will meet the following equipment standards:(1) Radiation emitted from a cabinet system will not…

11.15 - IM PDF: (A) Notice of each meeting of the private water systems advisory board shall be prepared by the private water systems unit, bureau of environmental health. The notice shall state the time and place of the meeting. Any person may obtain this information or a copy o…

(A) Prior to the adoption, amendment or rescission of a rule, except an emergency rule, the commission on minority health shall give public notice at least thirty days prior to the date set for the public hearing by:(1) Publishing a notice of intention to consider adoption, amend…

The commission on minority health shall facilitate health promotion and disease prevention among minority groups by:(A) Facilitating the development of innovative, culturally sensitive and specific educational materials and services for targeted, at-risk minority communities by p…

The following definitions shall apply to all rules promulgated by the commission on minority health, unless a specific paragraph explicitly defines or uses the word or term in a different manner:(A) "Commission" means the commission on minority health.(B) "Community-based health …

(A) Priority shall be given to grant applicants who develop services in accordance with the mission of the commission pursuant to rule 3704-1-02 of the Administrative Code. To receive consideration for funding, applicants must demonstrate:(1) That at least twenty per cent of its …

The commission shall notify prospective grantees that grant dollars for the year and biennium are available by:(A) Distributing requests for proposals to those organizations who are subscribed to our general listserv. To subscribe, please go to our website and click on stay conne…

(A) Consideration for prospective grantees shall be limited to agencies meeting the criteria set forth in rule 3704-2-02 of the Administrative Code and those who submit a completed application within the time period specified in the request for proposal. The deadline for consider…

h 119. PDF: The commission may delegate such authority as deemed appropriate to the grant review committee and any standing committee(s) or subcommittee(s) of the commission to review grants and make recommendations for funding consideration to the commission. Last updated Februa…

h 119. PDF: (A) "Allowable costs" are the expenses for budgeted line items that have been approved by the commission and that are allowable by the state granting authority. Allowable project costs must:(1) Be necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient administration of the…

(A) A notice of award or acknowledgement of terms signed by the director of the commission shall activate the grant.(B) Acceptance of responses to substantive special conditions activates the grant.(C) Grant payments are based on reimbursement generated on a quarterly basis. Paym…

(A) It is the responsibility of the commission to ensure grantee financial accountability by:(1) Reviewing program plans, budget applications, budget revisions and expenditure reports;(2) Providing a fiscal review or contracting for an independent audit when deemed necessary;(3) …

(A) Definitions(1) "Grant closeout" means the process by which the commission determines that all applicable administrative actions and all required work of the grant have been completed by the grantee and the commission.(2) "Suspension" of a grant means temporary withdrawal of t…

(A) The annual meeting of the commission on minority health shall be held in Columbus, Ohio, in January of each year.(B) The commission may hold such regular and special meetings as it may deem necessary to conduct its business. The time, place, and date of such meetings shall be…

(A) Prior to the adoption, amendment or rescission of a rule, except an emergency rule, the commission on minority health shall give public notice at least thirty days prior to the date set for the public hearing by:(1) Publishing a notice of intention to consider adoption, amend…

The lupus program is established to improve the health status of people with lupus and to assist the efforts of family members and caregivers by providing support, information and education.The commission on minority health shall facilitate lupus services for all Ohioans by:(A) P…

The following definitions shall apply to all rules promulgated by the commission on minority health, unless a specific paragraph explicitly defines or uses the word or term in a different manner:(A) "Commission" means the commission on minority health.(B) "Community-based health …

h 119. PDF: (A) Priority shall be given to grant applicants who develop services in accordance with the mission of the commission pursuant to rule 3704-1-02 of the Administrative Code. To receive consideration for funding, applicants must demonstrate:(1) That at least twenty per …

The commission shall notify prospective grantees that grant dollars for the year and biennium are available by:(A) Distributing requests for proposals to those organizations who are subscribed to our general listserv. To subscibe, please go to our website and click on stay connec…

(A) Consideration for prospective grantees shall be limited to agencies meeting the criteria set forth in rule 3704-4-04 of the Administrative Code and those who submit a completed application within the time period specified in the request for proposal. The deadline for consider…

h 119. PDF: The commission may delegate such authority as deemed appropriate to the grant review committee and any standing committee(s) or subcommittee(s) of the commission to review grants and make recommendations for funding consideration to the commission. Last updated Februa…

(A) "Allowable costs" are the expenses for budgeted line items that have been approved by the commission and that are allowable by the state granting authority. Allowable project costs must:(1) Be necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient administration of the project, be…

(A) A notice of award or acknowledgement of terms signed by the director of the commission shall activate the grant.(B) Acceptance of responses to substantive special conditions activates the grant.(C) Grant payments are based on reimbursement generated on a quarterly basis. Paym…