Ohio § 3709.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3709.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3709.15.
The board of health of a city or general health district may appoint as many persons
for sanitary duty as the public health and sanitary conditions of the district require,
and such persons shall have general police powers and be known as “sanitarians.” The board may also appoint as many registered nurses for public health nurse duty
as the public health and sanitary conditions of the district require, who shall be
known as “ public health nurses ,” and where such are appointed, the board may appoint licensed practical nurses as
defined by section 4723.02 of the Revised Code . The legislative authority of the city may determine the maximum number of sanitarians
and public health nurses and licensed practical nurses to be appointed. The board of health of a city or general health district may provide nursing care
and other therapeutic and supportive care services to maintain an ill or infirm person
in a place of residence used as such person's home or elsewhere. The board shall charge and collect reasonable fees not to exceed the cost of service
for such care from patients financially able to pay, or may accept payment for such
services from persons or public or private agencies on behalf of the recipient, either
directly or by contract with such persons or agencies. The fees shall be retained by the board and placed in a special fund to be known
as the home health services fund, and shall be used by the board only for defraying
the cost of personnel, equipment, supplies, rental of physical facilities including
real property, utilities, and administrative costs in providing services under this
section. The board, in addition, may contract with any individual or a public or private agency
to furnish services authorized by this section on behalf of a city or general health
district for such time and for such compensation as may be agreed upon by the board
and the individual or agency. The compensation shall be paid by the board from the home health services fund,
or from any other available fund of the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3709.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3709.15 cover?
Section 3709.15 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 § 3709.15?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3709.15 apply to my situation?
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