Ohio § 3701.342
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3701.342, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701.342.
The director of health shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards and optimum
achievable standards for boards of health and local health departments. The minimum standards shall assure that boards of health and local health departments
provide for: (A) Analysis and prevention of communicable disease; (B) Analysis of the causes of, and appropriate treatment for, the leading causes of morbidity
and mortality; (C) The administration and management of the local health department; (D) Access to primary health care by medically underserved individuals; (E) Environmental health management programs; (F) Health promotion services designed to encourage individual and community wellness; (G) Annual completion of two hours of continuing education by each member of a board
of health. The minimum standards shall provide that continuing education credits shall pertain
to ethics, public health principles, and a member's responsibilities. Credits may be earned in these topics at pertinent presentations that may occur
during regularly scheduled board meetings throughout the calendar year or at other
programs available for continuing education credit. The director of health may assist local boards of health of general and city health
districts in coordinating approved continuing education programs sponsored by health
care licensing boards, commissions, or associations. The minimum standards also shall provide that continuing education credits earned
for the purpose of license renewal or certification by licensed health professionals
serving on boards of health may be counted to fulfill the two-hour continuing education
requirement. The director shall adopt rules establishing a formula for distribution of state health
district subsidy funds to boards of health and local health departments. The formula shall provide no subsidy funds to a board or department unless it meets
minimum standards and shall provide higher funding levels for boards and districts
that meet optimum achievable standards. Notwithstanding section 119.03 of the Revised Code , rules adopted under this section shall not take effect unless approved by concurrent
resolution of the general assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3701.342
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3701.342 cover?
Section 3701.342 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 3701.342?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3701.342 apply to my situation?
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