Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.182: [Former R.C. 3727.18, amended and renumbered by H.B. 452, 135th General Assembly, effective 4/9/2025] Notice regarding abuse or assault of hospital staff.

(A) All hospitals shall post the notice described in division (B) of this section in accordance with this division. The notice may be posted in print or a digital sign format. Each hospital shall consider posting the notice in a conspicuous location in all of the following areas:

(1) Major waiting room areas, including the waiting room areas of the emergency department, the labor and delivery department, the surgical department or unit, and the intensive care unit;

(2) The main entrance to the hospital;

(3) Any other area that the hospital determines to be appropriate.

(B) A notice posted pursuant to division (A) of this section shall include the following , either as stated in this division or by using similar wording:

"WE WILL NOT TOLERATE

any form of threatening or

aggressive behavior

toward our staff.

Assaults against our staff are serious violations

and could result in consequences, including a felony conviction.

All staff have the right to carry out

their work without fearing for their safety."