Specific licensing requirements for emergency planning and response

Nursing homes - Per the Ohio Administrative Code 3701-17-03, nursing homes are licensed by the Director of the Ohio Department of Health. The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Regulatory Compliance (BRC) sets standards to protect the health and safety of more than 100,000 Ohioans living in nursing homes, and similar facilities.

Assisted living – The Ohio Department of Health licenses residential care facilities and many assisted living facilities hold residential care facility licenses.

Prisons – Jails are regulated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Bureau of Adult Detention under ORC 5120.10 and OAC 5120:1-7-01. The Bureau creates minimum standards for jails and inspects them to insure compliance.

Hospitals – The Joint Commission provided standards for all hospitals nation-wide.