Ohio Code 4765.35 – Authorized services by first responders
(A) A first responder may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for first responders in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A first responder shall perform the emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4765.35
- Emergency medical service: includes such services performed before or during any transport of a patient, including transports between hospitals and transports to and from helicopters. See Ohio Code 4765.01
- First responder: means an individual who holds a current, valid certificate issued under section 4765. See Ohio Code 4765.01
- Physician: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4731 of the Revised Code authorizing the practice of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. See Ohio Code 4765.01
- Physician assistant: means an individual who holds a valid license to practice as a physician assistant issued under Chapter 4730 of the Revised Code. See Ohio Code 4765.01
- Registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code authorizing the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. See Ohio Code 4765.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a first responder shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:
(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;
(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;
(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the first responder is affiliated.
(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit a first responder from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code.
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