ORS 676.870 Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890

As used in ORS 676.870 to 676.890:

“Health care facility” means a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015.

“Rural or medically underserved community” means a geographic area of this state that is 10 or more miles from the geographic center of a population center of 40,000 or more individuals.

“Surgical technology” means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves:

Preparing an operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely;

Preparing an operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile techniques;

Anticipating the needs of a surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how those fields relate to the surgical patient and the patient’s surgical procedure; and

Performing tasks as directed in an operating room, including:

Passing instruments, equipment or supplies;

Sponging or suctioning of an operative site;

Preparing and cutting suture material;

Transferring fluids or drugs;

Handling specimens;

Holding retractors and other equipment;

Applying electrocautery to clamps on bleeders;

Connecting drains to suction apparatus;

Applying dressings to closed wounds; and

Assisting in counting supplies and instruments, including sponges and needles.