Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-83 - Licensing Provisions for Health Care Facilities
Section 3701-83-10 - General building and site requirements

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-83-10

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) Each HCF shall:

(1) Have a certificate of use and occupancy, from a local, certified building department or by the department of commerce as meeting applicable requirements of Chapters 3781., 3783., and 3791. of the Revised Code and any rules adopted under them or obtain documentation from the appropriate building authority that the HCF is not regulated by the state building code; and

(2) Comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 3737. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted under it.

(B) Each HCF shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

(C) Each HCF shall develop a disaster preparedness plan including evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency. Each HCF shall review evacuation procedures at least annually and conduct practice drills with staff at least once every six months.

(D) Each HCF shall label, store and dispose of all poisons, hazardous wastes, and flammable materials in a safe manner and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Effective: 7/1/2016
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/16/2016 and 02/15/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.13, 3702.30
Rule Amplifies: 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30
Prior Effective Dates: 1/13/1996, 6/27/96, 9/5/02, 4/24/11

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