Ohio § 2151.461
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2151.461, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2151.461.
(A) If a child is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents
to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health
crisis, the emergency department or hospital shall do both of the following: (1) Communicate with the public children services agency or private child placing agency
with custody of the child about the visit. Except for care that a child has consented to under section 2108.31 , 2151.85 , 2907.29 , 3701.242 , 3709.241 , 3719.012 , 5120.172 , or 5122.04 of the Revised Code , the emergency department or hospital shall discuss the child's medical treatment
with and request authorization of care from the agency. (2) Notify the agency of the discharge of the child from the emergency department or
hospital. (B) A public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of
a child who is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents
to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health
crisis shall respond to the emergency department or hospital's communication regarding
medical care for the child not later than four hours after initial contact.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2151.461
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2151.461 cover?
Section 2151.461 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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