2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 10, Chapters 366 - 430
ORS Chapter 413
413.300 Definitions for ORS 413.300 to 413.308.

As used in ORS 413.300 to 413.308:

(1) Electronic health exchange means the electronic movement of health-related information among health care providers according to nationally recognized interoperability standards.

(2) Electronic health record means an electronic record of an individual s health-related information that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be created, managed and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff across more than one health care provider.

(3) Health care provider or provider means a person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by law in this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or in the practice of a health care profession.

(4) Health information technology means an information processing application using computer hardware and software for the storage, retrieval, sharing and use of health care information, data and knowledge for communication, decision-making, quality, safety and efficiency of a clinical practice. Health information technology includes, but is not limited to:

(a) An electronic health exchange.

(b) An electronic health record.

(c) A personal health record.

(d) An electronic order from a provider for diagnosis, treatment or prescription drugs.

(e) An electronic decision support system used to:

(A) Assist providers in making clinical decisions by providing electronic alerts or reminders;

(B) Improve compliance with best health care practices;

(C) Promote regular screenings and other preventive health practices; or

(D) Facilitate diagnoses and treatments.

(f) Tools for the collection, analysis and reporting of information or data on adverse events, the quality and efficiency of care, patient satisfaction and other health care related performance measures.

(5) Interoperability means the capacity of two or more information systems to exchange information or data in an accurate, effective, secure and consistent manner.

(6) Personal health record means an individual s electronic health record that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be drawn from multiple sources while being managed, shared and controlled by the individual. [2009 c.595 1167]