3701-43-05. Medical equipment suppliers  


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  • (A) To be approved as a medical equipment supplier of orthotics, prosthetics, or wheelchairs, a provider shall meet the requirements of rule 3701-43-02 of the Administrative Code and the following.

    (B) If the provider is:

    (1) A prosthetist or orthotist, he or she shall:

    (a) Hold a current, valid license issued in accordance with Chapter 4779. of the Revised Code; and

    (b) Be capable of maintaining and repairing the wheelchairs on the provider's premises if he or she is providing wheelchairs; or

    (2) Neither a prosthetist nor an orthotist but supplies wheelchairs, the provider shall possess a certificate of attendance at a seating seminar presented by a major wheelchair manufacturer and be capable of providing maintenance and repair of wheelchairs on the provider's premises.

    (C) All orthotic, prosthetic, or wheelchair services provided shall be requested by a physician approved under rule 3701-43-03 of the Administrative Code who is:

    (1) An orthopedic surgeon, physiatrist, neurologist or rheumatologist;

    (2) A pediatrician certified by the "American Board of Medical Specialties" or a certifying board of the "American Osteopathic Association."


Effective: 01/16/2014
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 11/01/2013 and 10/28/2018
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3701.021
Rule Amplifies: 3701.021 , 3701.022, 3701.023, 3701.024, 3701.025, 3701.026, 3701.027, 3701.028
Prior Effective Dates: 12/1/2001, 11/30/03