Effective: September 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 - 127th General Assembly As used in this section and sections 3727.51 to 3727.57 of the Revised Code: (A) 'Direct patient care' means care provided by a nurse with direct responsibility to carry out medical regimens or nursing care for one or more patients.(B) 'Inpatient care unit' means a hospital unit, including an operating room or other inpatient care area, in which nursing care is provided to patients who have been admitted to the hospital.(C) 'Nurse' means a person who is licensed to practice as a registered nurse under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or, if the hospital employs licensed practical nurses, a person who is licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse under that chapter.
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