Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3727 | Hospitals
Section 3727.53 | Written Nursing Services Staffing Plan.

Effective: September 12, 2008
Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 - 127th General Assembly
(A) In accordance with division (B) of this section, each hospital shall create an evidence-based written nursing services staffing plan guiding the assignment of nurses hospital-wide. The staffing plan shall be implemented not later than ninety days after the hospital-wide nursing care committee is convened pursuant to section 3727.51 of the Revised Code, except that if the hospital's next fiscal year starts not later than one hundred eighty days after the date on which the committee convenes, implementation may be delayed until the first day of that fiscal year.
(B) The staffing plan created under this section shall, at a minimum, reflect current standards established by private accreditation organizations or governmental entities. The plan shall be based on multiple nurse and patient considerations that yield minimum staffing levels for inpatient care units that ensure that the hospital has a staff of competent nurses with specialized skills needed to meet patient needs. These considerations shall include both of the following:
(1) The recommendations of the hospital-wide nursing care committee made under section 3727.52 of the Revised Code, which shall be given significant consideration;
(2) All of the matters listed in divisions (B)(1) to (5) of section 3727.52 of the Revised Code.

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Ohio Revised Code

Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals

Chapter 3727 | Hospitals

Section 3727.01 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Definitions.

Section 3727.02 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Certifying or Accrediting Requirements for Hospitals.

Section 3727.03 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Proof of Certification or Accreditation.

Section 3727.04 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Inspections.

Section 3727.05 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Injunctions.

Section 3727.06 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Admission and Medical Supervision of Patients.

Section 3727.07 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Maternity and Psychiatric Units Exempted.

Section 3727.08 | Protocols for Interviews and Photographs of Domestic Violence Victims.

Section 3727.081 | Standards and Procedures for Designating Hospitals as Level II Pediatric Trauma Centers.

Section 3727.09 | Trauma Care Protocols - Trauma Patient Transfer Agreements.

Section 3727.10 | Prohibited Acts Regarding Trauma Care.

Section 3727.101 | Initial Verification or Reverification as Adult or Pediatric Trauma Center.

Section 3727.102 | Notice of Changes in Trauma Center Status to State Agencies.

Section 3727.11 | Representation as Comprehensive Stroke Center, Primary Stroke Center, or Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.

Section 3727.12 | Application for Recognition as Comprehensive Stroke Center, Primary Stroke Center, or Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.

Section 3727.13 | Satisfaction of Requirements.

Section 3727.14 | Certification by Accrediting Organization.

Section 3727.15 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3727.16 | Woman Appearing at Hospital Regarding Fetal Death.

Section 3727.17 | Hospital to Provide Staff Person to Assist Unmarried Parents - Acknowledgments of Paternity - Liability.

Section 3727.18 | Warning Sign Regarding Abuse or Assault of Hospital Staff.

Section 3727.19 | Vaccinations to Be Offered to Patients.

Section 3727.20 | Option for Placement of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Placed After Delivery; Exception.

Section 3727.21 | Hospitals May Conduct Discussions or Negotiations Concerning Allocation of Equipment or Services.

Section 3727.22 | Request for Approval of Agreement to Undertake Cooperative Action.

Section 3727.23 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3727.24 | State to Provide Direction, Supervision, and Control Over Approved Cooperative Agreements.

Section 3727.42 | Price Information List.

Section 3727.43 | Disclosing Overcharges.

Section 3727.44 | Rules Governing Availability of Hospital Price Information.

Section 3727.45 | Injunction to Obtain Compliance.

Section 3727.49 | Freestanding Emergency Department; Notice.

Section 3727.50 | Hospital Nursing Staff Definitions.

Section 3727.51 | Hospital-Wide Nursing Care Committee.

Section 3727.52 | Duties of Nursing Care Committee.

Section 3727.53 | Written Nursing Services Staffing Plan.

Section 3727.54 | Review of Current Staffing Plan - Recommendations.

Section 3727.55 | Model for Adjusting Unit Staffing Plans.

Section 3727.56 | Copies of Staffing Plan to Be Provided.

Section 3727.57 | Collective Bargaining Agreement Not Affected.

Section 3727.60 | Prohibitions for Public Hospitals Regarding Nontherapeutic Abortions.

Section 3727.70 | Definitions.

Section 3727.71 | Designation of Lay Caregiver.

Section 3727.72 | Duties of Hospital Upon Designation.

Section 3727.73 | Revocation of Designation.

Section 3727.74 | Notification of Intent to Discharge.

Section 3727.75 | Discharge Plan.

Section 3727.76 | Review of Discharge Plan.

Section 3727.77 | Nature of Designation.

Section 3727.78 | Construction of Lay Caregiver Provisions.

Section 3727.79 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 3727.80 | Hospital Admission and Notification to Health Plan.

Section 3727.99 | [Repealed Effective 9/30/2024 by h.b. 110, 134th General Assembly] Penalty.