Ohio Revised Code Title XXXVII. Health Safety Morals § 3701.5010

(1) “Critical congenital heart defects screening” means the identification of a newborn that may have a critical congenital heart defect, through the use of a physiologic test.

(2) “Freestanding birthing center” has the same meaning as in section 3702.141 of the Revised Code.

(3) “Hospital,” “maternity unit,” “newborn,” and “physician” have the same meanings as in section 3701.503 of the Revised Code.

(4) “Pulse oximetry” means a noninvasive test that estimates the percentage of hemoglobin in blood that is saturated with oxygen.

(D)(1) The director of health shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code establishing standards and procedures for the screening required by this section, including all of the following:

(2) In adopting rules under division (D)(1)(b) of this section, the director shall specify screening equipment and methods that include the use of pulse oximetry or other screening equipment and methods that detect critical congenital heart defects at least as accurately as pulse oximetry. The screening equipment and methods specified shall be consistent with recommendations issued by nationally recognized organizations that advocate on behalf of medical professionals or individuals with cardiovascular conditions.