3701-45-01 Definitions.

As used in this rule:

(A) "Director" means the director of health or his or her designee.

(B) "Health commissioner" means the health commissioner of a general, city or county health district or the individual with the responsibilities of a health commissioner in a city or county health district.

(C) "Bureau of public health laboratories" means the bureau which is responsible for operating the Ohio department of health laboratories established by section 3701.22 of the Revised Code.

(D) "Freestanding birthing center" means a facility other than a hospital perinatal unit providing obstetrical delivery services registered under section 3702.30 of the Revised Code.

HISTORY: Eff 2-15-99
Rule promulgated under: RC Chapter 119 .
Rule authorized by: RC 3701.501
Rule amplifies: RC 3701.501 R.C. 119.032 Review Date: February 15, 2004

Research Aids
Testing newborns for genetic, endocrine, or metabolic disorders
O-Jur3d: Health § 29

CASE NOTES AND OAG

1. (1990) Public duty rule does not shield the Ohio Department of Health from liability for negligence in PKU testing under Ohio Adm. Code 3701-45-01. Minor's claim arising prior to the effective date of RC Chapter 2743 . is not tolled during the period of minority: Jones v. Dept. of Health, 69 OApp3d 480 , 591 NE2d 245.


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