Effective: September 1, 2008
Latest Legislation: House Bill 331 - 127th General Assembly
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.
(C) "Maternity unit" means a distinct portion of a hospital in which inpatient care is provided to women during all or part of the maternity cycle.
(D) "Newborn care nursery" means a distinct portion of a hospital in which inpatient care is provided to infants. "Newborn care nursery" includes a distinct portion of a hospital in which intensive care is provided to infants.
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Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals
Chapter 3711 | Maternity and Newborn Care Facilities
Section 3711.01 | Maternity and Newborn Care Definitions.
Section 3711.02 | License Required to Operate Facility.
Section 3711.04 | Application for License.
Section 3711.05 | Requirements for License - Issuance - Notice.
Section 3711.06 | Inspection of Facility Prior to Issuance of License.
Section 3711.08 | Term of License - Renewal.
Section 3711.10 | Monitor of Compliance With Chapter - Inspections.
Section 3711.12 | Implementing Rules - Recommendations.
Section 3711.13 | Variances and Waivers Regarding Operation of Maternity Homes.
Section 3711.14 | Enforcement Powers of Director.