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(A) Definitions.
As used in this rule, the terms below have the following meanings:
(1) “Nursing facility” (NF) has the same meaning as in section 5111.20 of the Revised Code. Types of institutions that may be certified as NFs include all of the following:
(a) Nursing homes as defined in section 3721.01 of the Revised Code; and
(b) County homes owned by the county and operated by the county commissioners in accordance with Chapter 5155. of the Revised Code, or operated by the board of county hospital trustees in accordance with section 5155.011 of the Revised Code; and
(c) NFs based in registered hospitals.
(2) “Nursing home” has the same meaning as in section 3721.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) Rights protected by federal regulations.
The rights of residents of a NF shall include, but are not limited to, resident rights provided for in 42 CFR 483.10 (October 1, 2006), 42 CFR 483.12 (October 1, 2006), 42 CFR 483.13 (October 1, 2006), and 42 CFR 483.15 (October 1, 2006).
(C) Rights protected by state statute and regulations.
The rights of residents of a licensed nursing home shall include, but are not limited to, resident rights provided for in sections 3721.10 to 3721.17 and 3721.19 of the Revised Code and Chapters 3701-17 and 3701-61 of the Administrative Code.
(D) Additional rights.
The aforementioned rights are in addition to such rights as may be provided for in sections 173.02, 173.13, 173.19, 3701.07, 3721.021, 3721.18, 3721.23, and 5111.49 of the Revised Code.
Replaces: 5101:3-3-16
Effective: 04/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5111.02
Rule Amplifies: 3721.10, 3721.12 to 3721.17, 5111.02, 5111.49
Prior Effective Dates: 4/7/77, 7/1/80, 9/24/93 (Emer.), 12/24/93, 7/1/00, 7/1/03