3701-36-09 Administer the health district.

Each board of health shall provide for the administration and management of the local health department in a manner that should ensure that the local health department plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates services within its jurisdiction to meet the collective health needs of the population in an effective and efficient manner.

(A) To comply with the standards under this rule, each local health department shall report the status on:

(1) The health district establishing annual goals and priorities for public health programs, which are presented to, and approved by, the board of health. The board of health periodically reviews progress reports on the established goals and priorities.

(2) The health district assuring that staff are in compliance with licensure and certification requirements for public health professionals, that staff are properly oriented, and have access to in-service and continuing education.

(3) Health policy decisions being guided by health assessment and other information.

(4) Confidentiality of health data being protected and health information systems being secure.

(5) The board of health and the health commissioner complying with all relevant state and local legal authorities in governing the health district.

HISTORY: Eff 1-1-05

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3701.342

Rule Amplifies: 3701.342

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/29/2008