2003 Annual Report

On behalf of the Board of Nursing (Board) we are pleased to submit this annual report for fiscal year 2003 in accordance with Section 4723.06 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). This report highlights the work of the thirteen-member Board, supported by a staff of approximately fifty-five employees throughout FY’03.

Ohio House Bill 95

Ohio budget bill stating an individual seeking to provide services as a Certified Community Health Worker must apply to the Board for a certificate. The application must include the application fee established by the Board in Rules.

Integrating Community Health Workers in Ohio’s Health Care Teams

This report will address a standardized scope of practice, training and certification for CHWs, training for licensed providers on how to use and pay for CHWs, and sustainable financing by highlighting the benefits of CHWs, defining CHWs and their scope of practice, describing the return on investment and positive patient outcomes yielded from CHWs, providing […]

Evaluation of the MEDTAPP Healthcare Access Initiative

This evaluation focused on three priority areas: recruitment, training, and retention of health professionals to serve Ohio’s Medicaid population. Information was supplemented by data the schools provided in August 2016. A survey was distributed to preceptors to better understand the preceptor’s discipline and the type of community-based site. Internal and external project reviews were conducted […]