Document Citation: OAC Ann § 3701-83-10

Header:
OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ANNOTATED
3701 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – ADMINISTRATION AND DIRECTOR
CHAPTER 3701-83 LICENSING PROVISIONS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Date:
09/28/2012

Document:
3701-83-10. General building and site requirements.

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

(C) The HCF shall develop a disaster preparedness plan including evacuation in the event of a fire. The 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.