Ohio § 4723.36
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4723.36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4723.36.
(A) A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist
may determine and pronounce an individual's death. (B)(1) A registered nurse who is not described in division (A) of this section may determine
and pronounce an individual's death, but only if the individual's respiratory and
circulatory functions are not being artificially sustained and, at the time the determination
and pronouncement of death is made, the registered nurse is providing or supervising
the individual's care through a hospice care program licensed under Chapter 3712.
of the Revised Code or any other entity that provides palliative care. (2) A registered nurse who determines and pronounces an individual's death under division
(B)(1) of this section shall comply with both of the following: (a) The nurse shall not complete any portion of the individual's death certificate. (b) The nurse shall notify the individual's attending physician, certified nurse-midwife,
certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist of the determination and
pronouncement of death in order for the physician, certified nurse-midwife, certified
nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist to fulfill the physician's, certified
nurse-midwife's, certified nurse practitioner's, or clinical nurse specialist's duties
under section 3705.16 of the Revised Code . The nurse shall provide the notification within a period of time that is reasonable
but not later than twenty-four hours following the determination and pronouncement
of the individual's death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4723.36
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4723.36 cover?
Section 4723.36 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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