The Legislative Assembly declares that: (1) It is the public policy of this state that all Oregonians’ right to freedom from unreasonable government intrusion into their private lives, and specifically the right of consenting individuals to obtain and use methods of contraception without interference by governmental entities, shall be safeguarded; and (2) The laws of […]
As used in this section and ORS 435.254: (1) “Care to a victim of sexual assault” means a medical examination, procedure or service provided by a licensed medical provider to a victim of sexual assault. (2) “Culturally competent” means sensitive to the patient’s faith, race, ethnicity and national origin. (3) “Emergency contraception” means the use […]
(1) A hospital providing care to a female victim of sexual assault shall: (a) Promptly provide the victim with unbiased, medically and factually accurate written and oral information about emergency contraception; (b) Promptly orally inform the victim of her option to be provided emergency contraception at the hospital; and (c) If requested by the victim […]
The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty against a hospital for each violation of the rules adopted under ORS 435.254. A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $1,000 for each violation upon inspection or each substantiated complaint filed. [2007 c.182 §6; 2009 c.595 §695]
