Ohio § 4723.34
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4723.34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4723.34.
(A) A person or governmental entity that employs, or contracts directly or through another
person or governmental entity for the provision of services by, registered nurses,
licensed practical nurses, nurses holding multistate licenses to practice registered
or licensed practical nursing issued pursuant to section 4723.11 of the Revised Code , dialysis technicians, medication aides, or certified community health workers and
that knows or has reason to believe that a current or former employee or person providing
services under a contract who holds a license or certificate issued under this chapter
engaged in conduct that would be grounds for disciplinary action by the board of nursing
under this chapter or rules adopted under it shall report to the board of nursing
the name of such current or former employee or person providing services under a contract. The report shall be made on the person's or governmental entity's behalf by an individual
licensed by the board who the person or governmental entity has designated to make
such reports. A prosecutor in a case described in divisions (B)(3) to (5) of section 4723.28 of
the Revised Code, or in a case where the trial court issued an order of dismissal
upon technical or procedural grounds of a charge of a misdemeanor committed in the
course of practice, a felony charge, or a charge of gross immorality or moral turpitude,
who knows or has reason to believe that the person charged is licensed under this
chapter to practice nursing as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse
or holds a certificate issued under this chapter to practice as a dialysis technician
shall notify the board of nursing of the charge. With regard to certified community health workers and medication aides, the prosecutor
in a case involving a charge of a misdemeanor committed in the course of employment,
a felony charge, or a charge of gross immorality or moral turpitude, including a case
dismissed on technical or procedural grounds, who knows or has reason to believe that
the person charged holds a community health worker or medication aide certificate
issued under this chapter shall notify the board of the charge. Each notification from a prosecutor shall be made on forms prescribed and provided
by the board. The report shall include the name and address of the license or certificate holder,
the charge, and the certified court documents recording the action. (B) If any person or governmental entity fails to provide a report required by this section,
the board may seek an order from a court of competent jurisdiction compelling submission
of the report.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4723.34
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4723.34 cover?
Section 4723.34 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 § 4723.34?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4723.34 apply to my situation?
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