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Section 2151.461 | Hospital visit - notification and response.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 21 Courts-Probate-Juvenile
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Chapter 2151 Juvenile Court
 
Section 2151.461 is not yet in effect. It takes effect April 3, 2025.
Effective:
April 3, 2025
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 315 - 135th General Assembly
 

(A) If a child is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health crisis, the emergency department or hospital shall do both of the following:

(1) Communicate with the public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of the child about the visit. Except for care that a child has consented to under section 2108.31, 2151.85, 2907.29, 3701.242, 3709.241, 3719.012, 5120.172, or 5122.04 of the Revised Code, the emergency department or hospital shall discuss the child's medical treatment with and request authorization of care from the agency.

(2) Notify the agency of the discharge of the child from the emergency department or hospital.

(B) A public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of a child who is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health crisis shall respond to the emergency department or hospital's communication regarding medical care for the child not later than four hours after initial contact.

Last updated February 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM

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