06/26/2025

ODH Releases Respiratory Survey Readiness Tools

The Ohio Department of Health’s Provider Resources and Education Program (PREP) has developed tools to aid long-term care facilities in meeting federal regulations and the State of Ohio law and rule requirements when providing respiratory care.

PREP’s Respiratory Survey Readiness Tools address:

• Aerosolized care;
• BiPAP/CPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure/continuous positive airway pressure);
• Breathing exercises;
• Oxygen administration; and
• Ventilator/tracheostomy care.

The tools provide guidance in helping facilities review the facility assessment, policy, and resident record, as well as complete observations and interviews with residents and staff. Using these tools, facilities can perform self-assessments to ensure federal regulations and state laws and rules are followed, leading to improved quality in respiratory care.

You can find the training in the PREP section of the ODH website. Search under Health Education Resources and Forms at this link.