Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 4731-17-01 | Definitions.

                                                
For purposes of this chapter of the Administrative
		Code:
(A) "Licensee" means any person
		  holding or practicing pursuant to a certificate issued by the board under
		  Chapter 4730., 4731., 4760., 4761., 4762., or 4774. of the Revised
		  Code.
(B) "Invasive procedure" means
		  any of the following:
(1) Surgical or
			 procedural entry into tissues, cavities, or organs or repair of major traumatic
			 injuries associated with any of the following: an operating or delivery room,
			 emergency department, or outpatient setting, including physicians'
			 offices; cardiac catheterization and angiographic procedures; a vaginal or
			 cesarean delivery or other invasive obstetric procedure during which bleeding
			 may occur; or the manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral
			 tissues, including tooth structure, during which bleeding occurs or the
			 potential for bleeding exists.
(2) Any entry into the
			 hair follicle using an electric modality for the purpose of hair
			 removal.
(3) The practice of
			 acupuncture as defined in section 4762.01 of the Revised Code.
(4) The performance of
			 fluoroscopic procedures pursuant to section 4774.08 of the Revised
			 Code.
(5) The performance of
			 cosmetic procedures, such as the injection of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers,
			 permanent makeup at a location that is not licensed under the rules in Chapter
			 3701-9 of the Administrative Code, laser hair removal, and hair replacement
			 procedures.
(6) The performance of
			 respiratory care procedures involving blood and gas sampling, administering
			 medical gases, aerosols and medications, performing aspiration, and the use of
			 artificial airways, ventilators and other life support equipment.
(C) "FDA" means the United
		  States food and drug administration.
(D) "EPA" means the United
		  States environmental protection agency.


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