4752.12 Issuing certificate of registration.

(A) The Ohio respiratory care board shall issue a certificate of registration to provide home medical equipment services to each applicant who submits a complete application under section 4752.11 of the Revised Code. For purposes of this division, an application is complete only if the board finds that the applicant holds accreditation from the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations or another national accrediting body recognized by the board, as specified in rules adopted under section 4752.17 of the Revised Code.

(B) A certificate of registration issued under this section is valid from the day it is issued until the thirtieth day of June that immediately follows the date of issue. Thereafter, a certificate of registration is valid only if it is renewed in accordance with section 4752.13 of the Revised Code biennially on or before the thirtieth day of June.

(C) A certificate of registration issued under this section is valid only for the facility named in the application.

Effective Date: 09-16-2004