(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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