Resources: Ohio Sites
Colleges of Pharmacy
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy
Northeast Ohio Medical University - College of Pharmacy
Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
The University of Toledo Pharmacy Summer Camp for high school students
Annually hosts three Pharmacy Summer Camps for high school students who are currently juniors.
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
University of Findlay College of Pharmacy
University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
U.S. Pharmacy Colleges
World List of Schools of Pharmacy
State Agencies/Institutes
ACS State Health Care
Ohio BWC Version 5.1 Payer Sheets are available on this ACS website.
When you get to the website, look on the left side under "GO TO". This is a drop down box where you can then select "Payer Sheet". Scroll down and you will find the Payer Sheet for Ohio Worker's Comp.
AskYourDoctorOhio.com
AskYourDoctorOhio.com is designed to educate Ohioans about the medical malpractice insurance crisis, and provide ways every one of us can get involved in bringing about a solution.
Avizent/Frank Gates Service Company (Ohio group rating sub-site)
Lower your workers’ compensation premium payments with the Ohio Pharmacists Association Workers Compensation Group Rating Program, administered by The Frank Gates Service Company! Join other members who are saving as much as 77% on their premiums. Call 1-800-395-4119 or visit http://www.avizentrisk.com/workers-comp/group-rating/ for a free, no-obligation savings estimate.
* 65% is the new maximum discount allowed by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the 2010 rating year.
County Board of Elections Directory
The County Board of Elections Directory provides a complete listing of the board of elections for each county in Ohio. Your county board can provide you with the state and federal district you reside in.
Experience Columbus
Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
Living Wills via Franklin County Recorder's Office
Living Wills can be very important for your family's security and peace of mind. The Franklin County Recorder's Office makes it easy to obtain up to date Living Will forms. You will be able to fill in your information and print your Living Wills free from the convenience of your home or office. Recorder Robert G. Montgomery has made the entire collection of the Ohio Bar Association approved "Advance Directive Forms" available to the general public via the internet. Online forms include: Choices, Do Not Resuscitate, Hospice Choice, Introduction, Living Will Declaration Notice to Declarant, Notice to Adult Executing this Document, Ohio's Health Care Power of Attorney, Organ & Tissue Donation. These are legal forms and Recorder Montgomery recommends that you always consult your attorney for legal advice.
ODJFS - Medicaid Payment for Influenza Vaccine in Pharmacy
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
September 2011
FMLA and Workers’ Compensation:
Understanding the relationship between these two statutes
For more information click on the following link: FMLA & Workers Compensation
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
The DSH training center offers a variety of courses addressing:
- Industrial safety;
- Construction safety;
- Industrial hygiene;
- Ergonomics;
- Safety management;
- Risk management.
All courses are offered on an open-enrollment basis to eligible Ohio businesses. Courses are designed to emphasize practical application of safety principles, development of a safety culture, current and proposed standards for regulatory compliance, risk and BWC programs.
Workplace Safety Information Articles
Ohio BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene services
The most valuable asset your organization has is its employees. By improving safety and preventing incidents, you can protect your work force while reducing your workers' compensation costs.
Ohio Citizen Corps
Ohio Citizen Corps engages residents in homeland security and community preparedness through public education, outreach, training and volunteer programs. Americans are urged to take an active role in building safer, stronger and better-prepared communities. OMRC Fact Sheet 2008.pdf
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
Ohio Healthcare Shortage Task Force
The Ohio Healthcare Shortage Task Force was created in Ohio's budget bill and is based within the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). OPA's Executive Director, Ernie Boyd, is a member of the Task Force. The Task Force is required to submit a report to the Ohio Legislature by June, 2002, on what changes should be made to current scopes of practice, licensure requirements, training requirements, education incentives and additional other components of health care professions. Please take a look at the DRAFT report that ODH has released regarding their recommendations for the Task Force. OPA has some serious concerns with the elimination of scopes of practice and the creation of one licensure board for all health care personnel.
Ohio Medical Reserve Corps Fact Sheet
R.Ph. Volunteers Needed for OH Disasters
The Ohio Medical Reserve Corps (OMRC) is a group of volunteers focused on licensed health care professionals, pre-identified and willing to respond to an Ohio disaster or terrorist event. Participants include physician/psychiatrists, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, psychologists, licensed independent social workers, licensed independent clinical counselors, dentists, emergency medical service professionals and medical assistants. This link is to a fact sheet with details including information about joining the OMRC.
Ohio Patient Safety Institute
The Ohio Patient Safety Institute is a statewide effort that brings together all the stakeholders in patient safety to share data, resources, and expertise in order to improve the safety of patients in Ohio.
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Background Check Information
The link above is to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy's Background Check Summary for Pharmacy Technicians (04/08/2009). This summary includes information about the law, finger-printing, background checks and a link to "WebCheck".
The following website tells pharmacies where in each county pharmacy techs can get a background check.
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Services/Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing
State of Ohio Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Page
APN master formulary, licensing verification and general information on APN prescribers.
Professional Organizations
Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio (APCO)
Miami Valley Pharmacists' Association
Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy
Membership, meeting and organization information for the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy

