Ohio — Statute

Patient Endangerment | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Ohio law 2903.341 prohibits MR/DD caretakers from endangering mentally retarded or disabled persons, with specific exceptions and responsibilities outlined.

Legal Content

Patient Endangerment

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio Revised Code Section 2903.341 addresses the crime of patient endangerment involving MR/DD caretakers, prohibiting them from creating substantial risks to the health or safety of mentally retarded or developmentally disabled persons. The law also clarifies exceptions related to religious treatment and specifies responsibilities of care facility owners and agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered patient endangerment under Ohio law 2903.341?

Patient endangerment involves creating a substantial risk to the health or safety of a mentally retarded or developmentally disabled person by an MR/DD caretaker.

Are there any exceptions to the prohibition against creating risks?

Yes, treating a physical or mental illness through prayer alone, in accordance with religious beliefs, is an exception.

Who is considered an MR/DD caretaker?

An MR/DD caretaker includes any employee or person providing care voluntarily, by contract, payment, family relationship, or court order, but not owners or administrators unless they personally provide care.

What are the responsibilities of care facility owners regarding patient safety?

Owners and agents must not condone or permit conduct by caretakers that endangers patients' health or safety.

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

FeatureWestlawLexisNexis
Monthly price$19 - $99$133 - $646$153 - $399
ContractNone1-3 year min1-6 year min
Hidden fees$0, alwaysUp to $469/search$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs✓ 310+ departments
Zero-hallucination AI✓ CitationGuard
CancelOne clickTermination feesNo option to cancel
Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Ohio law 2903.341 prohibits MR/DD caretakers from endangering mentally retarded or disabled persons, with specific exceptions and responsibilities outlined.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

FlawFinder provides legal information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for specific legal guidance.