Effective: January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state medical board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code establishing universal blood and body fluid precautions that shall be used by each person who performs exposure prone invasive procedures and is authorized to practice by this chapter or Chapter 4730., 4759., 4760., 4761., 4762., or 4774. of the Revised Code. The rules shall define and establish requirements for universal blood and body fluid precautions that include the following:
(A) Appropriate use of hand washing;
(B) Disinfection and sterilization of equipment;
(C) Handling and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments;
(D) Wearing and disposal of gloves and other protective garments and devices.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4731 | Physicians; Limited Practitioners
Section 4731.01 | State Medical Board.
Section 4731.02 | Organization of Board.
Section 4731.03 | Compensation and Expenses of Board.
Section 4731.04 | Definitions.
Section 4731.05 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4731.051 | Administrative Rules for Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions.
Section 4731.052 | Administrative Rules for Management of Chronic Pain With Controlled Substances.
Section 4731.053 | Administrative Rules for Physician's Delegation of Medical Task.
Section 4731.057 | Rules Regarding Prescriptions for Drugs That May Be Administered by Pharmacist.
Section 4731.06 | Board Meetings.
Section 4731.071 | Internet Directory of Certificates and Licenses Issued by Board.
Section 4731.08 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4731.091 | Qualified Graduate of Fifth Pathway Training Program.
Section 4731.10 | Verification of Certification or Licensure for Licensure in Another State.
Section 4731.11 | Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Section 4731.111 | Commissioners to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.
Section 4731.112 | Criminal Background Checks Under the Compact.
Section 4731.14 | Review of Applications; Issuance of License.
Section 4731.142 | English Language Proficiency.
Section 4731.143 | Notice of Lack of Coverage of Medical Malpractice Insurance.
Section 4731.15 | Regulating Massage Therapy.
Section 4731.151 | Legacied Naprapaths and Mechanotherapists.
Section 4731.152 | Massage Therapy Advisory Council.
Section 4731.155 | Rules Regarding Continuing Education.
Section 4731.16 | Determination of Standards; Examinations.
Section 4731.17 | Issuance of License.
Section 4731.171 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4731.19 | License to Practice a Limited Branch of Medicine.
Section 4731.20 | State Medical Board - Powers and Duties.
Section 4731.21 | Limitations Prescribed.
Section 4731.22 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4731.222 | Determining Applicant's Fitness to Resume Practice.
Section 4731.223 | Reporting Convictions.
Section 4731.224 | Reporting Misconduct.
Section 4731.225 | Civil Penalty.
Section 4731.226 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4731.227 | Using Alternative Medical Treatments.
Section 4731.229 | Effect of Disciplinary Action on Certificate to Recommend.
Section 4731.23 | Designating Attorney Hearing Examiner.
Section 4731.24 | State Medical Board Operating Fund - Receipts of State Medical Board.
Section 4731.25 | Administrative Rules for Treatment Providers for Impaired Practitioners.
Section 4731.251 | One-Bite Program.
Section 4731.252 | Practitioner Eligibility.
Section 4731.253 | Applicant Eligibility.
Section 4731.26 | Duplicate Certificates.
Section 4731.27 | Standard Care Arrangements.
Section 4731.281 | License Renewal.
Section 4731.282 | Continuing Education - Domestic Violence and Its Relationship to Child Abuse.
Section 4731.291 | Application for Training Certificate.
Section 4731.293 | Clinical Research Faculty Certificate.
Section 4731.294 | Special Activity Certificate.
Section 4731.295 | Volunteer's Certificate.
Section 4731.297 | Certificate of Conceded Eminence.
Section 4731.298 | Visiting Clinical Professional Development Certificate.
Section 4731.30 | Certificate to Recommend Medical Use of Marijuana.
Section 4731.301 | Adoption of Rules Regarding Certificate to Recommend.
Section 4731.31 | Rural Hospital May Employ a Physician.
Section 4731.33 | Use of Light-Based Medical Devices for Hair Removal.
Section 4731.34 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4731.341 | Injunctions.
Section 4731.35 | Exemption of Nurse Anesthetist and Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Section 4731.38 | Approval of Vouchers.
Section 4731.39 | Enforcement.
Section 4731.40 | Distributing Fines.
Section 4731.41 | Practicing Medicine Without License or Certificate.
Section 4731.43 | Practicing Osteopathy Without License; Exception.
Section 4731.44 | Copy of Prescription to Be Given to Patient.
Section 4731.46 | Issuing False Medical Diploma.
Section 4731.47 | Selling False Medical Diploma.
Section 4731.48 | Physician Giving False Certificate of Disability.
Section 4731.481 | Enabling Person to Retain Handicapped Parking Privileges.
Section 4731.49 | Physician Making an Unlawful Prescription for Intoxicating Liquor.
Section 4731.50 | Further Punishment of Physician So Convicted.
Section 4731.51 | Defining Practice of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Section 4731.511 | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Section 4731.512 | Authority to Administer Vaccinations.
Section 4731.52 | Filing Application to Practice Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Section 4731.531 | Certificate Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4731.56 | Issuing License to Practice Podiatric Medicine.
Section 4731.572 | Visiting Podiatric Faculty Certificate.
Section 4731.573 | Training Certificate.
Section 4731.60 | Prohibited Acts; Exceptions.
Section 4731.61 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4731.62 | Patients Suspected of Drug Overdose; Referral to Mental Health Professional.
Section 4731.65 | Conflict of Interest Limitations on Patient Referrals Definitions.
Section 4731.66 | Prohibiting Referrals and Cross-Referrals for Designated Health Service.
Section 4731.67 | Referrals - Exceptions to Prohibited Acts.
Section 4731.68 | Ownership of Investment Securities.
Section 4731.69 | Timely Refunds.
Section 4731.70 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4731.71 | Detecting and Reporting Violations.
Section 4731.72 | Physician's Bill for Anatomical Pathology Services.
Section 4731.73 | Adherence to Napbc Standards.
Section 4731.74 | Adoption of Rules Governing Prescriptions Given to Persons Without Examination.
Section 4731.741 | Telehealth Services.
Section 4731.75 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4731.76 | Effect of Child Support Default on License or Certificate.
Section 4731.81 | Witness to Administration of General Anesthetic.
Section 4731.82 | Woman Appearing Before Physician Regarding Fetal Death.
Section 4731.83 | Medication-Assisted Treatment; Compliance With Laws and Regulations.
Section 4731.85 | Recognition for Volunteer Medical Services.
Section 4731.90 | Protocol for Pharmacist to Dispense Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
Section 4731.91 | No Requirement for Abortions.
Section 4731.911 | Physician Responsibilities in a Non-Hospital Setting.
Section 4731.92 | Furnishing or Prescribing Glucagon, Immunity.
Section 4731.94 | Authority to Supply Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4731.941 | Authority to Personally Furnish Supply of Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4731.942 | Authorization for Pharmacist to Dispense Overdose Reversal Drugs.
Section 4731.95 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4731.96 | Epinephrine Autoinjectors.
Section 4731.961 | Authority to Dispense Epinephrine Without a Prescription.
Section 4731.97 | Eligible Patients.