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State Health Care Issues

Licensure of Health Care Workers/Regulatory Agencies
The Ohio Hospital Association supports appropriate educational and competency assessments for those who provide patient care services to Ohio's citizens. However, OHA has traditionally opposed licensure of new categories of health care providers on the basis that excessive health care licensing regulations pose roadblocks for allowing health care organizations to develop plans to place the right person in the right job. OHA staff monitor legislation affecting licensure and scope of practice for various health care professions that provide hospital services.

Position
The Ohio Hospital Association's vision is that licensing of health care occupations should assure public safety while preserving flexibility for hospitals and designing satisfying work experiences for employees.

Resources
Principles for Licensing Health Care Workers
Memo to OHA Quality Improvement & Accreditation Committee Re: SB 229 - Radiologist Assistant

Letters

May 5, 2008 (Letter from OHA to Sen. Coughlin re: pharmacy technician legislation)

April 23, 2008 (Letter from OHA to Rep. Wachtmann re: radiologist assistant legislation)

April 7, 2008 (Letter from OHA to Sen. Goodman re: radiologist assistant legislation)

May 4, 2007 (Letter from OHA to Sen. Grendell re: draft pharmacy technician legislation)

Testimony
May 20, 2003 - Home Medical Equipment Licensure
Kelly Friar, Vice President of Care Continuum Business, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus

Legislation

Bills currently under consideration in the 127th Ohio General Assembly regarding the licensure of health care professionals

Advance Practice Nurses - HB 253

Ambulance Drivers - HB 212

Anatomic Pathology - SB 301 / HB 493

Home Health Care Workers - HB 200

Nurses - HB 413

Pharmacists - SB 58 / HB 73

Pharmacy Technicians - SB 203

Psychologist - HB 503

Physician Assistants - SB 279

Radiologist Assistants - SB 229 / HB 398

Contacts
Bridget Gargan, Vice President, State Policy & Advocacy, bridgetg@ohanet.org

Jean Scholz, Director Health Policy, jeans@ohanet.org

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