As used in ORS 430.900 to 430.930, “substance” has the meaning of “controlled substance” as defined in ORS 475.005 and includes alcoholic beverages or other substances with abuse potential. [1989 c.1046 §7]
The Legislative Assembly declares: (1) Because the growing numbers of pregnant substance users and drug- and alcohol-affected infants place a heavy financial burden on Oregon’s taxpayers and those who pay for health care, it is the policy of this state to take effective action that will minimize these costs. (2) Special attention must be focused […]
If during routine pregnancy or prenatal care, the attending health care provider determines that the patient uses or abuses drugs or alcohol or uses unlawful controlled substances, or the patient admits such use to the provider, it is the policy of this state that the provider encourage and facilitate counseling, drug therapy and other assistance […]
(1) The attending health care provider shall perform during the first trimester of pregnancy or as early as possible a risk assessment which shall include an assessment for drug and alcohol usage. If the results of the assessment indicate that the patient uses or abuses drugs or alcohol or uses unlawful controlled substances, the provider […]
The Oregon Health and Science University shall have an integrated curriculum in the medical school to teach medical students drug and alcohol abuse assessment and treatment procedures and practices. [1989 c.1046 §6]
(1) The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Health and Science University shall develop a standardized screening instrument designed to identify the use of substances during pregnancy. (2) The authority and the Oregon Health and Science University shall request the boards responsible for the licensing of health care providers and appropriate professional organizations to work […]
