Section 4761.14 | Report of misconduct.
(A) As used in this section, "criminal conduct" and "sexual misconduct" have the same meanings as in section 4731.224 of the Revised Code.
(B)(1) An employer that disciplines or terminates the employment of a respiratory care professional or individual holding a limited permit issued under this chapter because of conduct that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 4761.09 of the Revised Code shall, not later than thirty days after the discipline or termination, report the action to the state medical board. The report shall state the name of the respiratory care professional or individual holding the limited permit and the reason the employer took the action. If an employer fails to report to the board, the board may seek an order from the Franklin county court of common pleas, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, compelling submission of the report.
(2) Within thirty days after commencing an investigation regarding criminal conduct or sexual misconduct against any individual holding a valid license or limited permit issued pursuant to this chapter, a health care facility, including a hospital, health care facility operated by a health insuring corporation, ambulatory surgical center, or similar facility or employer, shall report to the board the name of the individual and a summary of the underlying facts related to the investigation being commenced.
(C) If any individual authorized to practice under this chapter or any professional association or society of such individuals knows or has reasonable cause to suspect based on facts that would cause a reasonable person in a similar position to suspect that an individual authorized to practice under this chapter has committed or participated in criminal conduct or sexual misconduct the information upon which the belief is based shall be reported to the board within thirty days.
This division does not apply to a professional association or society whose staff interacts with members of the association or society only in advocacy, governance, or educational capacities and whose staff does not regularly interact with members in practice settings.
(D) In addition to the self-reporting of criminal offenses that is required for license renewal, an individual authorized to practice under this chapter shall report to the board criminal charges regarding criminal conduct, sexual misconduct, or any conduct involving the use of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including offenses that are equivalent offenses under division (A) of section 4511.181 of the Revised Code, violations of division (D) of section 4511.194 of the Revised Code, and violations of division (C) of section 4511.79 of the Revised Code. Reports under this division shall be made within thirty days of the criminal charge being filed.
Last updated January 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- October 27, 2000 – House Bill 505 - 123rd General Assembly [ View October 27, 2000 Version ]
- January 21, 2018 – Amended by House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly [ View January 21, 2018 Version ]
- February 8, 2018 – Amended by House Bill 145 - 132nd General Assembly [ View February 8, 2018 Version ]
- March 21, 2025 – Amended by Senate Bill 109 - 135th General Assembly [ View March 21, 2025 Version ]