(A) All hospitals shall post the notice described in division (B) of this section in accordance with this division. The notice may be posted in print or a digital sign format. Each hospital shall consider posting the notice in a conspicuous location in all of the following areas:
- (1) Major waiting room areas, including the waiting room areas of the emergency department, the labor and delivery department, the surgical department or unit, and the intensive care unit;
- (2) The main entrance to the hospital;
- (3) Any other area that the hospital determines to be appropriate.
- (B) A notice posted pursuant to division (A) of this section shall include the following , either as stated in this division or by using similar wording: "WE WILL NOT TOLERATE any form of threatening or aggressive behavior toward our staff. Assaults against our staff are serious violations and could result in consequences, including a felony conviction. All staff have the right to carry out their work without fearing for their safety."
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