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Terms Starting with O

Obscene

Material which must, when taken as a whole, appeal to prurient interests, and contain patently offensive depiction or descriptions of sexual conduct and, on a whole, have no serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Offensiveness must be assessed under standards of the community. Both "offensiveness" and "an appeal to something other than normal healthy sexual desires" are essential elements of obscenity.

Referenced by

• 540.200 - Videos Allowed in Confinement

Occupational Exposure

When any individual is exposed to blood, body fluids, and/or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) at the worksite and/or during workplace practices that does not constitute a substantial exposure (i.e., blood splatter on clothing, OPIM contamination of personal protective equipment, stepping in body fluid).

Referenced by

• 890.600 - Bloodborne Pathogen Protection and Exposure Response

Off-Baseline Behavior

Behavior of an individual or group that is not what normally would be displayed during a similar activity or event

Referenced by

• 300.010 - Behavior Observations

Offender Health Plan (OHP)

A written description of health services provided by the Department including definition, exclusions, and service limitations.

Referenced by

• 600.020 - Patient-Paid Healthcare

Offender's Expense

The offender must have the funds in his/her facility account and must pay for the goods or services prior to receiving them. Except as authorized by law or policy, the credit of the state shall not be given or loaned to an offender.

Referenced by

• 440.000 - Personal Property in Prisons

Official Duty Station

The city, town, or other location where the employee/contract staff's office is located or where the employee/contract staff is assigned to work on a permanent basis when not teleworking.

Referenced by

• 830.300 - Mobility, Telework, and Alternate Worksites

Official State Business

Those activities performed by an official or employee of the state, authorized volunteer, student, or employee of another governmental jurisdiction as directed by his/her supervisor in order to accomplish state programs or as required by the duties of his/her position or office.

Referenced by

• 230.500 - Vehicle Use
• 280.515 - Data Classification and Sharing

Official Use

The use of category 2 or higher data that may not be appropriate for public disclosure and is to be used for business-related activities only.

Referenced by

• 280.515 - Data Classification and Sharing

Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)

Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood; all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids (e.g., urine and/or fecal material); and any tissue, organ, or body part, alive or dead.

Referenced by

• 890.600 - Bloodborne Pathogen Protection and Exposure Response