Ohio Code § 3701.54

Ohio Code § 3701.54. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 3701.54.

The department of health shall: (A) Enforce sections 3701.51 to 3701.55 of the Revised Code ; (B) Promulgate rules as necessary for the purpose of those sections and as the director

of health deems necessary for the further and proper guidance of health commissioners; (C) Provide for the gratuitous distribution of a scientific prophylactic for inflammation

of the eyes of the newborn, together with directions for its proper use and administration,

to all physicians and certified nurse-midwives engaged in the practice of obstetrics

or assisting at childbirth; (D) Publish and promulgate such further advice and information concerning the dangers

of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn and of gonorrheal ophthalmia, and the necessity

for prompt and effective treatment; (E) Furnish copies of sections 3701.51 to 3701.55 of the Revised Code to all physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and persons engaged in services relating

to the public health; (F) Keep a proper record of all cases of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn and

gonorrheal ophthalmia filed with the department pursuant to sections 3701.51 to 3701.55 of the Revised Code and as may come to its attention in any way; (G) Report all violations of sections 3701.51 to 3701.55 of the Revised Code that come to its attention to the state medical board and also to the prosecuting

attorney of the county wherein the violation was committed, and assist those officials

in every way possible.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3701.54
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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