05/07/2026

You Asked... We Answered

You Asked: Are there specific staff that must be a part of a grievance committee and how often must it meet?

We Answered: Yes. Under the Ohio Revised Code (OAC) 3721.12, the grievance committee shall be comprised of the home's staff and residents, sponsors, or outside representatives in a ratio of not more than one staff member to every two residents, sponsors, or outside representatives.

The committee is required to review, at least annually, the home’s written policies addressing the applicability and implementation of residents’ rights under section 3721.10 to section 3721.17 of the Revised Code, the responsibilities of residents regarding the rights, and the home's grievance procedure established under this section.