As used in ORS 442.853 to 442.856:

1. (1) “Health care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015.

2. (2) “Health care acquired infection” means a localized or systemic condition that:

   1. (a) Results from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxin; and
   2. (b) Was not present or incubating at the time of admission to the health care facility.
3. (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.

Note: See note under 442.853.

[2007 c.838 §2]