ORS 433.306
Redline — January 1, 2015 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2017
As of January 1, 2015
(1) A physician licensed under ORS chapters 677, 684 and 685 or the midwife attending the mother at the birth of the child shall be responsible for insuring that the newborn infant shall receive vitamin K within 24 hours after birth by the most appropriate means, either by injection or orally.
(1) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, 684 or 685 or a midwife attending the mother at the birth of a child is responsible for ensuring that the newborn infant receives vitamin K within 24 hours after birth by the most effective means.
(2) The procedure described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any infant whose parents object to the procedure on the grounds that the procedure conflicts with the religious tenets and practices of the parents. The parents must sign a statement saying the infant is being so reared.
(2) The procedure described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any newborn infant whose parents object to the procedure on grounds that the procedure conflicts with the religious tenets and practices of the parents. To make an objection under this subsection, the parents must sign a statement attesting that the procedure conflicts with the religious tenets and practices of the parents.
(3) No infant shall be refused the procedure described in subsection (1) of this section because of the parent’s inability to pay.
(3) A newborn infant may not be refused the procedure described in subsection (1) of this section because of the parent’s inability to pay for the procedure.
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.