Effective: September 23, 2022
Latest Legislation: House Bill 193 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section and in sections 4723.485 and 4723.486 of the Revised Code, "overdose reversal drug" has the same meaning as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or rule adopted by the board of nursing, an advanced practice registered nurse who is designated as a clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse-midwife, or certified nurse practitioner may personally furnish a supply of overdose reversal drugs, or issue a prescription for overdose reversal drugs, without having examined the individual to whom it may be administered if both of the following conditions are met:
(1) The supply is furnished to, or the prescription is issued to and in the name of, a family member, friend, or other individual in a position to assist an individual who there is reason to believe is at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose.
(2) The advanced practice registered nurse instructs the individual receiving the supply or prescription to summon emergency services as soon as practicable either before or after administering an overdose reversal drug to an individual apparently experiencing an opioid-related overdose.
(C) An advanced practice registered nurse who under division (B) of this section in good faith furnishes a supply of overdose reversal drugs or issues a prescription for overdose reversal drugs is not liable for or subject to any of the following for any action or omission of the individual to whom the overdose reversal drugs are furnished or the prescription is issued: damages in any civil action, prosecution in any criminal proceeding, or professional disciplinary action.
Last updated October 19, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Section 4723.01 | Nurse Definitions.
Section 4723.011 | "Registered Nurse".
Section 4723.02 | Board of Nursing.
Section 4723.03 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.05 | Appointment of Executive Director - Duties.
Section 4723.06 | Board of Nursing - Powers and Duties.
Section 4723.061 | Minor Violations.
Section 4723.062 | Nursing Special Issue Fund.
Section 4723.063 | [Repealed Effective 12/31/2023] Nurse Education Grant Program.
Section 4723.064 | Access to Information From Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway.
Section 4723.07 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.072 | Prelicensure Nursing Education Program Faculty Criteria.
Section 4723.081 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4723.082 | Depositing Receipts.
Section 4723.09 | License Application.
Section 4723.091 | Request for Criminal Records Check.
Section 4723.092 | Ineligibility for Licensure.
Section 4723.10 | National Standardized Nursing Examination.
Section 4723.11 | Nurse Licensure Compact.
Section 4723.112 | Multistate License to Practice Nursing; Fee.
Section 4723.113 | Comments on Proposed Rules via Teleconference.
Section 4723.114 | Employer Obligations Regarding Nurses Holding Multistate Licenses.
Section 4723.115 | No Limits on Collective Bargaining, Board Authority.
Section 4723.116 | Grants From National Council.
Section 4723.15 | Legacy Provisions.
Section 4723.151 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4723.16 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4723.18 | Administration of Adult Intravenous Therapy.
Section 4723.181 | Intravenous Therapy Procedures.
Section 4723.24 | License or Certificate Renewal; Notice of Change of Address.
Section 4723.26 | Volunteer Nursing Certificate.
Section 4723.271 | Replacement Copies of Certificates.
Section 4723.28 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4723.281 | Summary Suspension Without a Hearing - Automatic Suspensions.
Section 4723.282 | Establishing Practice Intervention and Improvement Program.
Section 4723.29 | Subpoena Power.
Section 4723.33 | Protection Against Retaliatory Action.
Section 4723.34 | Reporting Misconduct.
Section 4723.35 | Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program.
Section 4723.40 | Injunctions.
Section 4723.41 | Requirements for Practicing Nurse-Midwifery or Other Specialty.
Section 4723.42 | Issuing Designation.
Section 4723.43 | Scope of Specialized Nursing Services.
Section 4723.431 | Standard Care Arrangements.
Section 4723.432 | Cooperation in Investigations.
Section 4723.433 | Clinical Support Functions and Delegation.
Section 4723.434 | Lawful Activities.
Section 4723.435 | Written Policies Regarding Nurse Anesthetists.
Section 4723.44 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4723.45 | Supervision of Nurse-Midwifery.
Section 4723.46 | Establishing List of Approved National Certifying Organizations.
Section 4723.47 | License Suspension or Revocation.
Section 4723.48 | Delegation of Authority to Administer Certain Drugs.
Section 4723.482 | Items Submitted With Application.
Section 4723.483 | Epinephrine Autoinjectors.
Section 4723.484 | Overdose Reversal Drugs Prescribed or Furnished Without Examination.
Section 4723.485 | Authorizing Others to Furnish Supplies of Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.486 | Authorizing Others to Administer Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4723.489 | Delegated Authority to Administer Drugs.
Section 4723.4811 | Furnishing or Prescribing Glucagon, Immunity.
Section 4723.493 | Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing.
Section 4723.50 | Administrative Rules for Prescribing Drugs and Therapeutic Devices.
Section 4723.51 | Standards and Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment; Adoption of Rules.
Section 4723.52 | Failure to Comply With Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Section 4723.61 | Medication Aide Advisory Council Definitions.
Section 4723.64 | Administration of Medications by Medication Aides.
Section 4723.65 | Application for Certification as Medication Aide.
Section 4723.651 | Eligibility for Medication Aide Certificate - Issuance - Duration.
Section 4723.652 | Sanctions Against Certificate Applicants or Holders.
Section 4723.653 | Medication Aide; Certificate Required.
Section 4723.66 | Application for Medication Aide Training Program.
Section 4723.67 | Administration of Medications by Aides - Delegation by Nurse Required.
Section 4723.68 | Limitation of Liability of Delegating Nurse or Person Reporting Medication Error.
Section 4723.69 | Board to Adopt Program Implementation Rules.
Section 4723.71 | Advisory Group on Dialysis.
Section 4723.72 | Permitted Activities.
Section 4723.73 | Dialysis Technicians - Prohibited Acts.
Section 4723.74 | Approving Operation of Dialysis Training Program.
Section 4723.75 | Issuing Certificate.
Section 4723.751 | Examinations.
Section 4723.76 | Dialysis Technician Intern Certificate.
Section 4723.77 | Renewal of Dialysis Technician Certificate.
Section 4723.79 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4723.81 | Certification of Community Health Workers Program.
Section 4723.82 | Community Health Worker Certificate.
Section 4723.83 | Application for Certificate.
Section 4723.84 | Eligibility for Certificate.
Section 4723.85 | Review and Renewal of Application.
Section 4723.86 | Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Certificate.
Section 4723.87 | Community Health Worker Training Programs.
Section 4723.88 | Community Health Worker Standards and Procedures.
Section 4723.91 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.
Section 4723.92 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.