Maternity and newborn care definitions

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3711.01, under Chapter 3711 | Maternity and Newborn Care Facilities.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3711.01

As used in this chapter: (A) "Board of health" means a board of health of a city or general health district or the authority having the duties of a board of health under section 3709.05 of the Revised Code. (B) "Maternity home" means a facility for pregnant girls and women where accommodations, medical care, and social services are provided during the prenatal and postpartal periods. "Maternity home" does not include a private residence where obstetric or newborn services are received by a resident of the home. Last updated September 30, 2024 at 4:20 AM