Ohio § 3727.50 Hospital nursing staff definitions

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§ 3727.50 — Hospital nursing staff definitions

Ohio § 3727.50

Title 37Health-Safety-Morals

Ch. 3727Hospitals

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3727.50 (2026).

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As used in this section and sections3727.51to3727.57of the Revised Code:

(A)"Direct patient care" means care provided by a nurse with direct responsibility to carry out medical regimens or nursing care for one or more patients.

(B)"Inpatient care unit" means a hospital unit, including an operating room or other inpatient care area, in which nursing care is provided to patients who have been admitted to the hospital.

(C)"Nurse" means a person who is licensed to practice as a registered nurse under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or, if the hospital employs licensed practical nurses, a person who is licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse under that chapter.

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As used in this section and sections3727.51to3727.57of the Revised Code:

(A) "Direct patient care" means care provided by a nurse with direct responsibility to carry out medical regimens or nursing care for one or more patients.

(B) "Inpatient care unit" means a hospital unit, including an operating room or other inpatient care area, in which nursing care is provided to patients who have been admitted to the hospital.

(C) "Nurse" means a person who is licensed to practice as a registered nurse under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or, if the hospital employs licensed practical nurses, a person who is licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse under that chapter.