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Section 442.854 - Definitions.

OR Rev Stat § 442.854 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) "Health care facility" has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015.

(2) "Health care acquired infection" means a localized or systemic condition that:

(a) Results from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxin; and

(b) Was not present or incubating at the time of admission to the health care facility.

(3) "Risk-adjusted methodology" means a standardized method used to ensure that intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for a health care acquired infection are considered in the calculation of health care acquired infection rates. [2007 c.838 §2]

Note: See note under 442.853.

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