Rule 3701-7-02 | Prohibitions.
(A) No person or agency of state or local government will operate a maternity home that does not comply with the provisions of this chapter of the Administrative Code.
(B) No person or agency of state or local government will:
(1) Interfere with an inspection or investigation of a maternity home by the director. As used in this paragraph, "interfere" means to obstruct directly or indirectly any individual conducting an authorized inspection or investigation from carrying out his or her duties, including:
(a) Harassment;
(b) Intimidation;
(c) Refusal to permit the director upon presentation of official department identification, to inspect or investigate the maternity home; or
(d) Refusal to permit the director upon presentation of official department identification to enter and inspect records that are kept concerning the operations of the maternity home for information necessary to determine compliance with the applicable rules of this chapter.
(C) Each provider of a maternity home will ensure that the building or structure where it is located is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
(D) Nothing in this chapter will be construed as authorizing individuals to provide services outside their licensed scope of practice.
(E) A new maternity home is obligated to provide the service in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 3701-7 of the Administrative Code, unless a waiver or variance is granted under the provisions of section 3711.13 of the Revised Code.
(F) No person will operate a maternity home as defined in division (B) of section 3711.01 of the Revised Code unless the person holds a valid license issued under this chapter.
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