OAR 333-020-0187: Dissemination of Cytomegalovirus Information

(1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall disseminate information about congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), as described in ORS 433.298, to the following entities: (A) Prenatal healthcare providers; (B) Hospitals; (C) Birthing centers; (D) Screening facilities; (E) The Department of Early Learning and Care; (F) The public; and (G) Certified or registered childcare facilities, as defined in ORS 329A.263, for the purpose of educating employees about the risk of contracting cytomegalovirus during pregnancy. (b) Information may be disseminated by print, electronic mail, video, or other cost-effective methods, as determined by the Authority. (2) Hospitals, birthing centers, screening facilities, and prenatal healthcare providers shall, at a minimum, provide the information about congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) developed by the Authority to the parent or guardian of the newborn in print within 48 hours after birth. (3) Prenatal healthcare providers are encouraged to provide information to pregnant individuals as early as possible during pregnancy for the purpose of educating individuals on prevention measures and risks associated with contracting congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection during pregnancy.