1. (A) As used in this section, "adverse action" means an action by a state, provincial, federal, or other licensing or regulatory authority other than the department of behavioral health to deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or otherwise restrict a license, certificate, or other approval to operate a hospital or practice a health care profession.

2. (B)

   1. (1) When submitting an application for initial or renewed licensure of a hospital under section 5119.33 of the Revised Code, the applicant shall notify the department of behavioral health of any adverse action taken against any of the following during the three-year period immediately preceding the date of application:

      1. (a) The hospital;
      2. (b) Any owner, sponsor, medical director, administrator, or principal of the hospital;
      3. (c) Any subsidiary of the hospital, owner, or sponsor.
   2. (2) Not later than seven days after receiving a notice of adverse action, the holder of a hospital license issued under section 5119.33 of the Revised Code shall notify the department of the action.
3. (C) To notify the department as required by this section, a copy of the notice of adverse action shall be provided to the department.

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