Oregon Statutes 435.252 – Definitions for ORS 435.252 and 435.254
As used in this section and ORS § 435.254:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 435.252
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(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 of a drug or device that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse.
(4) ‘Hospital’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 442.015, excluding institutions described in ORS § 441.065.
(5) ‘Sexual assault’ means any unwanted sexual contact as defined in ORS § 163.305.
(6) ‘Victim of sexual assault’ means:
(a) An individual who states that a sexual assault has been committed against the individual or who is accompanied by a person who states that the individual is a victim of sexual assault; or
(b) An individual who hospital personnel have reason to believe is a victim of sexual assault. [2007 c.182 § 4]