Section 442.854 – Definitions.
As used in ORS 442.853 to 442.856: (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 […]
Section 442.855 – Oregon Health Care Acquired Infection Reporting Program established; rules.
(1) There is established in the Oregon Health Authority the Oregon Health Care Acquired Infection Reporting Program. The program shall: (a) Provide useful and credible infection measures, specific to each health care facility, to consumers; (b) Promote quality improvement in health care facilities; and (c) Utilize existing quality improvement efforts to the extent practicable. (2) […]
Section 442.856 – Health Care Acquired Infection Advisory Committee established.
(1) There is established the Health Care Acquired Infection Advisory Committee to advise the Director of the Oregon Health Authority regarding the Oregon Health Care Acquired Infection Reporting Program. The advisory committee shall consist of 16 members appointed by the director as follows: (a) Seven of the members shall be health care providers or their […]
Section 442.860 – Comprehensive system of maternity care.
The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Maternity care is the cornerstone of health care delivery in the state. It provides a proven, cost-effective foundation for improving the health of all Oregonians, and a healthy start in life allows our future citizens to achieve their full potential. (2) Although great strides have been made […]
Section 442.870 – Emergency Medical Services Enhancement Account; distribution of moneys in account.
(1) The Emergency Medical Services Enhancement Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the account shall accrue to the account. All moneys deposited in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Revenue for the purposes of this section. (2) The Department of Revenue shall distribute […]
Section 442.991 – Civil penalties for failure to report proposed capital projects.
(1) Any reporting entity that fails to report as required by rules of the Oregon Health Authority adopted pursuant to ORS 442.362 may be subject to a civil penalty. (2) The authority shall adopt a schedule of penalties, not to exceed $500 per day of violation, that are based on the severity of the violation. […]
Section 442.993 – Civil penalties for failure to report health care data.
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties not to exceed $500 per day of violation, determined by the severity of the violation, for: (a) Any reporting entity that fails to report as required by ORS 442.373 or rules adopted by the authority. (b) Any provider or payer that fails to […]
Section 442.994 – Civil penalty for failure to perform.
(1) Any health care facility that fails to perform as required in ORS 442.602 and 442.400 to 442.463 or 442.855, and rules of the Oregon Health Authority may be subject to a civil penalty. (2) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt a schedule of penalties not to exceed $500 per day of violation, determined by […]
Section 442.844 – Patient safety data; use; disclosure.
(1) Patient safety data reported to the Oregon Patient Safety Commission and information developed pursuant to the auditing and oversight described in ORS 442.837 (1) may not be disclosed to, subject to subpoena by or used by any state agency for purposes of any enforcement or regulatory action in relation to a participant. (2) Nothing […]
Section 442.846 – Patient safety data not admissible in civil actions.
(1) Patient safety data and reports obtained by a patient safety reporting program from participants are confidential and privileged and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action, including but not limited to a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding. Patient safety data, patient safety activities and reports are not subject to: (a) Civil […]