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 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. Note: See note under 442.853.
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