HB863

Regards health care facilities and infection prevention textiles

Introduced·5/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB863 mandates health care facilities to reuse at least 50% of infection prevention textiles, subject to CDC guidelines and processing by.

Ohio HB863 requires health care facilities to reuse at least 50% of infection prevention textiles, such as gowns, sheets, and towels, to protect patients and staff from infections. These textiles must be processed by a certified facility and comply with CDC guidelines. Facilities must maintain records of their reuse rates and make them available to the licensing department. The bill exempts facilities that cannot meet these requirements due to supply chain disruptions.

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History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Health

May 12

House

Introduced