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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-553. Bone marrow donation program.

A. If funds are available, the Oklahoma Medical Center shall design and implement a statewide general public education program concerning:
1. The need for bone marrow donors;
2. The procedures required to become registered as a potential bone marrow donor, including procedures for determining the tissue type of a person; and
3. The medical procedures a donor must undergo to donate bone marrow or other sources of blood stem cells.
B. If funds are available, the Oklahoma Medical Center shall make special efforts to educate and recruit citizens of this state with a special emphasis on minority populations to volunteer as potential bone marrow donors. Means of communication may include, but not be limited to, use of newspapers, radio and television, and placement of educational materials in appropriate health care facilities, blood banks and agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state. If funds are available, educational materials shall be provided by the Oklahoma Medical Center to all places where driver's licenses and licenses for identification only are issued or renewed.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 213, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-553.1. Mammography reports – Breast density classification.

A. All health care facilities that perform mammography examinations shall include in the summary of the mammography report, required by federal law to be provided to a patient, information that identifies the patient's individual breast density classification based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology. If the patient elects to receive the summary of the mammography report by electronic mail and provides an electronic mail address, the summary shall be sent by electronic mail. If the facility determines that a patient has heterogeneously or extremely dense breast tissue, the summary of the mammography report shall include the following notice:
"Your mammogram indicates that you have dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue is common and is found in more than fifty percent (50%) of women and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue may make it more difficult to detect breast cancer and may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This information is being provided to raise your awareness and to encourage you and your health care provider to discuss this and other breast cancer risk factors. Together, you and your health care provider can decide if additional screening options may be right for you. A report of your results was sent to your health care provider."
B. Patients who receive diagnostic or screening mammograms may be directed to informative material about breast density. This informative material may include the American College of Radiology's most current brochure on the subject of breast density available on the American College of Radiology's website. Patients and health care providers can be further informed by material from the American Cancer Society or Mammography Saves Lives organizations.
C. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to create a duty of care or other legal obligation beyond the duty to provide notice as set forth in subsection A of this section. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to require a notice that is inconsistent with the provisions of the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act or any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 131, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 319, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-554. Oklahoma Breast and Cervical Cancer Act.

Sections 1-554 through 1-558 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Breast and Cervical Cancer Act”.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 288, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994. Renumbered from § 3315 of this title by Laws 1996, c. 143, § 4, emerg. eff. May 7, 1996. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 210, § 2, eff. July 1, 1998. Renumbered from § 5060.9a-1 of Title 74 by Laws 1998, c. 210, § 9, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 219, § 1, emerg. eff. May 4, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-557. Breast and Cervical Cancer Act Revolving Fund.

A. 1. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Department of Health to be designated the "Breast and Cervical Cancer Act Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the fund and gifts or donations to the fund.
2. All monies donated or accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the State Department of Health for the purposes specified in and associated with implementation of the Oklahoma Breast and Cervical Cancer Act.
3. Monies from the fund may be transferred to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Account and shall be used to carry out the purposes specified in Section 1-556 of this title.
4. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
B. Monies in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Act Revolving Fund may be expended by the State Department of Health for promotional activities to encourage donations to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Act Revolving Fund by individuals and private businesses or foundations.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 210, § 5, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 411, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2004, c. 219, § 4, emerg. eff. May 4, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 480; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 56, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-558. State income tax return check-off.

A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall include on each state individual income tax return form for tax years beginning after January 1, 2004, and each state corporate tax return form for tax years beginning after January 1, 2004, an opportunity for the taxpayer to donate from a tax refund for the benefit of the Oklahoma Breast and Cervical Cancer Act.
B. The monies generated from donations made pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be used by the State Department of Health for the purposes specified in the Oklahoma Breast and Cervical Cancer Act.
C. All monies generated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer and placed to the credit of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Act Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 245, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 210, § 6, eff. July 1, 1998. Renumbered from § 5060.9e of Title 74 by Laws 1998, c. 210, § 9, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 358, § 26, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2004, c. 219, § 5, emerg. eff. May 4, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-559. Belle Maxine Hilliard Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to be designated the "Belle Maxine Hilliard Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority from appropriations, gifts or donations.
B. All monies accruing to the credit of such fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the purpose specified and associated with the Oklahoma Breast Cancer Act.
C. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 297, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 481.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-559.2a. Quality Afterschool Opportunities Act to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Improve Academic Performance.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Quality Afterschool Opportunities Act to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Improve Academic Performance”.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 133, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-559.2b. Legislative findings.

A. The Legislature recognizes that:
1. Childhood obesity poses a major risk to the health and future of Oklahoma’s children, and this challenge must be addressed through a comprehensive approach that includes parents, schools, child care providers, community- and faith-based organizations, health care professionals, civic leaders and many others; and
2. Evidence-based nutrition education and increased physical activity are well-established means of addressing the problem, but not all Oklahoma families are able to take advantage of opportunities to provide these benefits for their children.
B. It is the intent of the State Legislature that support shall be provided to established afterschool programs to fully integrate evidence-based obesity prevention and reduction curriculum that includes structured opportunities for increasing physical activity and promoting healthy eating and nutrition habits.
C. A successful Quality Afterschool Opportunities Initiative will require the resources, expertise and collaboration of a variety of state agencies, including the State Department of Health, the State Department of Education and the Department of Human Services, with advice and guidance from a statewide nonprofit afterschool network.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 133, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-559.2c. Obesity reduction programs - Department duties - Rules.

A. In order to combat the increasing rate of childhood obesity in the state, the State Department of Health shall create the Quality Afterschool Opportunities Initiative to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Improve Academic Performance. This initiative shall establish and maintain a program to award grants, should funds become available, to comprehensive, community-based afterschool programs that include evidence-based obesity reduction components.
B. The Department shall, at a minimum:
1. Develop an application process;
2. Determine minimum eligibility requirements for applicants;
3. Develop procedures and criteria for awarding grants; and
4. Determine the minimum and maximum amounts to be awarded.
C. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 133, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-562. Definitions.

As used in the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act:
1. “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling;
2. “ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics;
3. “General supervision” means the process of a supervisor, whether licensed as a genetic counselor or a physician, having overall responsibility to assess the work of a supervisee, including regular meetings and chart reviews. An annual supervision contract signed by the supervisor and supervisee shall be on file with both parties; and
4. “Genetic counseling” means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals, that includes:
a.
estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or of any potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition. Such assessment may involve:
(1)
obtaining and analyzing a complete health history of an individual and the individual’s family,
(2)
review of pertinent medical records,
(3)
evaluation of the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens, or
(4)
discussion of genetic testing or other valuations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members,
b.
helping an individual, the individual’s family, a health care provider, or the public to:
(1)
appreciate the medical, psychological and social implications of a disorder including its features, variability, usual course, and management options,
(2)
learn how genetic factors contribute to the disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members,
(3)
understand available options for coping with, preventing or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a condition,
(4)
select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-effective methods of diagnosis, or
(5)
understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders, and interpret genetic test results, and
c.
facilitating an individual’s or family’s:
(1)
exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with a disorder,
(2)
decision-making regarding testing or medical interventions consistent with the individual’s or family’s beliefs, goals, needs, resources, culture and ethical or moral views, or
(3)
adjustment and adaptation to the condition or the individual’s or family’s genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-563. Genetic counselors - License required.

A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, any person engaging in the practice of genetic counseling shall obtain a license to do so as hereinafter provided. A license to practice genetic counseling shall be issued to any person who qualifies pursuant to the provisions of this act.
B. Any person who does not have a valid license or temporary license as a genetic counselor shall not use in connection with his or her name or place of business the title “genetic counselor”, “licensed genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic consultant”, “genetic associate”, or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that a person has met the qualifications for or has the license issued pursuant to the provisions of this act.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person engaging in the practice of genetic counseling prior to the effective date of this act.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-564. Requirements for licensure - Issuance of temporary license.

A. An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor shall:
1. Submit an application on forms provided by the State Department of Health;
2. Pay a fee, not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), as determined by the State Board of Health;
3. Provide satisfactory evidence of having earned:
a.
a master's degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or an equivalent entity as determined by the ABGC, or
b.
a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics or an equivalent as determined by the ABMG; and
4. Meet the examination requirement for certification as:
a.
a genetic counselor by the ABGC or the ABMG, or
b.
a medical geneticist by the ABMG.
B. A temporary license may be issued to an applicant who meets all of the requirements for licensure except the examination provided for in paragraph 4 of subsection A of this section.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2006. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 58, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-565. Requirements for temporary licensure - Term of license.

The requirements for temporary licensure shall provide that:
1. An applicant shall meet all of the qualifications for licensure as established in the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act with the exception of certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling, and have active candidate status conferred by the ABMG or ABGC;
2. An individual practicing under the authority of a temporary license must practice under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor, or a physician licensed to practice in this state, with current ABMG certification in clinical genetics;
3. A temporary licensee shall apply for and take the next available examination. If an applicant fails the first sitting of the ABGC or ABMG certification examination, the applicant may reapply for a second temporary license;
4. A temporary license shall not be issued to an applicant who has failed the ABGC or ABMG certification examination more than once; and
5. A temporary license shall expire upon the earliest of the following:
a.
issuance of full licensure,
b.
thirty (30) days after failing the certification examination, or
c.
the date printed on the temporary license.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-566. Exceptions to licensure requirement.

The following persons may engage in the practice of genetic counseling, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under the provisions of this act:
1. Professionals licensed, certified or registered in this state other than as a genetic counselor who engage in the competent practice of that occupation or profession without additional licensure under this title. The individual may not use the title “genetic counselor” or any other title tending to indicate that the individual is a genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; provided, however, this provision shall not apply to physicians licensed in this state who have appropriate training in medical genetics;
2. A student or intern from a recognized school, engaged in activities constituting the practice of a regulated occupation or profession; provided, however, such activities shall be a defined part of a supervised training program;
3. An individual trained as a genetic counselor, who is reapplying for the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination and gathering logbook cases under supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site;
4. An individual trained as a Ph.D. medical geneticist, who is reapplying for the American Board of Medical Genetics certification examination and is gathering logbook cases under a supervisor identified in the training program’s ABMG accreditation documents as a member of the training faculty; and
5. A consultant, including activities and services of visiting ABGC- or ABMG-certified genetic counselors from outside this state, or the use of occasional services of organizations from outside the state employing ABGC- or ABMG-certified genetic counselors.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-567. Continuing education requirements.

A. The State Board of Health, giving consideration to the recommendations of the Infant and Children's Health Advisory Council created in Section 44 of this act, shall establish continuing education requirements for genetic counselors as a condition of renewal or reinstatement of a license.
B. A licensee shall be responsible for maintaining competent records of completed qualified professional education for a period of four (4) years after close of the two-year period to which the records pertain. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain such information with respect to qualified professional education to demonstrate that it meets the requirements under this section.
C. A licensee who documents that he or she is subjected to circumstances which prevent the licensee from meeting the continuing professional education requirements established under this section may apply to be excused from the requirement for a period of up to five (5) years. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to document the reasons and justify why the requirement could not be met.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2006. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 59, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-568. Licensure, accreditation, certification not contingent upon acceptance of abortion as treatment option.

A. Nothing in the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act may be construed to require any genetic counselor or other person to mention, discuss, suggest, propose, recommend, or refer for, abortion, or to agree or indicate a willingness to do so, nor shall licensing of any genetic counselor be contingent upon acceptance of abortion as a treatment option for any genetic or other prenatal disease, anomaly, or disability.
B. If the State Board of Health determines that accreditation of genetic counseling training programs by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or of medical genetics training programs by the American Board of Medical Genetics is dependent on criteria, or applied in a manner, incompatible with the provisions of subsection A of this section, it shall establish or recognize and apply criteria for accreditation of alternative genetic counseling training programs or medical genetics training programs compatible with the provisions of subsection A of this section and any genetic counseling training programs or medical genetics training programs accredited thereunder shall be deemed accredited for the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 4 of this act.
C. If the State Board of Health determines that the examination required for certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics or as a medical geneticist by the American Board of Medical Genetics is incompatible with the provisions of subsection A of this section, it shall establish or recognize an alternative examination compatible with the provisions of that subsection and an individual who passes such an examination shall be deemed to meet the relevant requirements of paragraph 4 of subsection A of Section 4 of this act.
D. The State Board of Health shall by rule waive such other provisions of the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act and provide for appropriate substitute requirements as it determines necessary to ensure compliance with subsection A of this section.
E. There shall be no cause of action against any person for failure to mention, discuss, suggest, propose, recommend, or refer for, abortion, unless the abortion is necessary to prevent the death of the mother.
F. This section shall not be severable from the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-569. Licensure requirements - Rules.

The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules, giving consideration to the recommendations of the Infant and Children's Health Advisory Council created in Section 44 of this act, establishing licensure requirements for genetic counselors. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Policy and budgetary matters related to licensure;
2. Applicant screening, licensing, renewal licensing, license reinstatement and relicensure;
3. Standards for supervision of students or persons training to become qualified to obtain a license in genetic counseling;
4. Requirements for maintaining and renewal of a license; and
5. Procedures for reviewing cases of individuals found to be in violation of the provisions of the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2006. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 60, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-570. Genetic Counseling Licensure Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Department of Health to be designated the "Genetic Counseling Licensure Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies that may be directed thereto by the State Board of Health, and all other monies including gifts, grants and other funds that may be directed thereto. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board for the purpose of licensure of genetic counselors and for other purposes specifically authorized by this act. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
B. The fund shall be administered by the State Department of Health.
C. Monies from the fund shall not be used to engage in any political activities or lobbying including, but not limited to, support of or opposition to candidates, ballot initiatives, referenda or other similar activities.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 174, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2006. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 482.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-575. Short title - Courtney's Law – Information for chromosomal disorders.

A. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Courtney's Law".
B. For purposes of this section, "chromosomal disorder" means:
1. Trisomy 13, otherwise known as Patau syndrome;
2. Trisomy 18, otherwise known as Edwards syndrome; or
3. Trisomy 21, otherwise known as Down syndrome.
C. Any health care facility, health care provider, or genetic counselor who renders prenatal care, postnatal care, or genetic counseling, upon receipt of a positive test result from a test for a chromosomal disorder, shall provide the expectant or new parent with information provided by the State Department of Health under subsection D of this section if such information is made available by the Department for the specific disorder.
D. The State Department of Health shall make available on its Internet website the following:
1. To the extent such information is available, up-to-date, evidence-based written information about chromosomal disorders that has been reviewed by medical experts and national advocacy organizations for people with intellectual and other developmental disorders. The written information provided shall be compiled by the Department from credible sources and shall include physical, developmental, educational and psychosocial outcomes, life expectancy, clinical course, and intellectual and functional development and treatment options; and
2. Contact information for programs and support services including one or more hotlines specific to a chromosomal disorder, resource centers or clearinghouses, national and local organizations, and other education and support programs.
E. To the extent practicable, information provided under this section shall be culturally and linguistically appropriate for women receiving a positive prenatal diagnosis or for the family of a child receiving a postnatal diagnosis of a chromosomal disorder.
F. The State Commissioner of Health shall promulgate rules to implement this section.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 124, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-604. Transfer of General Hospital to City of Clinton.

The Oklahoma General Hospital located at Clinton, Oklahoma, shall be transferred at the close of regular business hours on June 30, 1973, to the City of Clinton, Oklahoma. Included within such transfer shall be the physical plant, all equipment and supplies, and the following described land:
Lots 13 to 24, inclusive, Block 2, Shoeboy Addition, City of Clinton, County of Custer, State of Oklahoma.
The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of this state, instruments conveying title to said real and personal property to the City of Clinton, Oklahoma.
There shall also be transferred to the City of Clinton all accounts receivable including revolving funds of the Oklahoma General Hospital. Any outstanding obligations of the Oklahoma General Hospital shall be assumed by the City of Clinton.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 16, § 1, emerg. eff. March 16, 1973. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 62, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 483.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-605. Unexpended appropriations - Continuance.

Any unexpended appropriations to or for the use of the Oklahoma General Hospital remaining after the transfer provided by Section 1 of this act shall remain available for the assistance of indigents at the hospital on a contract basis between the State of Oklahoma and the City of Clinton. All such expenditures shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 16, § 2, emerg. eff. March 16, 1973.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-606. Successor owners as eligible employers for participation in Public Employees Retirement System.

The successor public owners of Oklahoma General Hospital, or its successor hospitals, shall be considered "eligible employers" for the purpose of participation in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System in the same manner as county hospitals.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 16, § 3, emerg. eff. March 16, 1973.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-702. Licenses required - Practice of healing arts or medicine

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, operate or maintain in the State of Oklahoma a hospital without first obtaining a license therefor in the manner hereinafter provided. Hospitals operated by the federal government, the Department of Corrections, state mental hospitals, and community-based structured crisis centers as defined in Section 3-317 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article.
B. A hospital may be licensed as a general medical surgical hospital with one or more specialty services or combination of specialty services in a single license.
C. Nothing in this article shall authorize any person to engage, in any manner, in the practice of the healing arts.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 702, operative July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 354, § 49, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 1999, c. 93, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2016, c. 95, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-702a. Voluntary licensing of birthing centers - Standards for day treatment programs - Rules and regulations.

A. By January 1, 1992, the State Board of Health shall promulgate and adopt rules for the voluntary licensing of birthing centers.
B. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules establishing standards for day treatment programs other than those operated by community mental health centers.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 306, § 8, emerg. eff. June 4, 1991. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 231, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-702c. Enhanced reimbursement program for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

With available funds, the State Department of Health shall apply to the Secretary for the federal Department of Health and Human Services for any and all waivers, grants, or other assistance that would allow or facilitate the establishment of a program of enhanced reimbursement for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in emergency hospitals in rural areas of the state.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 317, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-702e. Uncompensated Care Equalization Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the “Uncompensated Care Equalization Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of monies available to the State Department of Health pursuant to Section 1-702b of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the State Department of Health as authorized by law. The Department shall ensure that all monies deposited into the fund are matched with federal dollars whenever possible.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 431, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-703. Licenses - Application - Evidence of qualifications.

Before a license shall be issued under this article, the person applying, if an individual, shall submit evidence satisfactory to the State Commissioner of Health that he is not less than twenty-one (21) years of age, of reputable and responsible character, and in sound physical and mental health. In the event the applicant is an association, corporation or governmental unit, like information shall be submitted as to the members of the governing board thereof. Every applicant shall also submit satisfactory evidence of his ability to comply with minimum standards and with all rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Health. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, shall be verified, and shall show the type of institution to be operated and the location thereof, the name of the person in charge of the institution, and such other information as the Commissioner may require. An application on behalf of a corporation, association or governmental unit shall be made by any two officers thereof, or by its managing agent, and shall furnish like information.
Laws
Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 703.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-704. Licenses - Fees - Duration - Posting.

A. 1. The application by any person for a license to operate a hospital within the meaning of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title shall be accompanied by a fee to be determined by the number of beds available for patients, to be established by the State Commissioner of Health, but not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each bed included in the maximum bed capacity at such facility.
2. For the purpose of determining the fee, the total number of beds shall include cribs and bassinets.
B. No such fee shall be refunded unless licensure is refused. All licenses shall be for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issue. Provided that licenses may be issued for a period of more than twelve (12) months, but not more than twenty-four (24) months, for the license period immediately following the enactment of this provision in order to permit an equitable distribution of license expiration dates to all months of the year.
C. Fees for such extended licensure period shall be prorated according to the total months to be licensed, with such amounts to be calculated to the nearest dollar.
D. All licenses:
1. Shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall not be transferable or assignable;
2. Shall be issued only for the premises named in the application;
3. Shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises; and
4. May be renewed for twelve-month periods upon application, investigation and payment of license fee, as in the case of procurement of an original license.
E. The Commissioner shall review current law and rules promulgated by the Commissioner that mandate that a hospital post a notice, poster or sign in public spaces. The purpose of this review shall be to coordinate the placement, format and language required in mandatory signage. All signage shall be reviewed for the following:
1. Duplication of information;
2. Reduce the potential for confusion to patients, families of patients and others; and
3. Administrative burden of compliance.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 704, operative July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 1978, c. 286, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1979; Laws 1993, c. 269, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1999, c. 93, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2020, c. 150, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-705. Rules and standards - Inspection - Application of other laws - Community-based programs and services to be provided.

A. The State Board of Health, upon recommendation of the State Commissioner of Health and with the advice of the Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council hereinafter provided for, shall promulgate rules and standards for the construction and operation of hospitals, for which licenses are required by the terms of this article, to provide for the proper care of patients. The promulgation of rules shall be subject to and be governed by the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. Every hospital shall be periodically inspected by an authorized representative of the Commissioner. Reports of such inspections shall be on forms prescribed by the Commissioner, who shall, after receipt of such reports, take such action as deemed necessary by the Commission to have corrected any deficiencies or violations of the rules and standards of the Board shown in such reports.
C. Hospitals licensed pursuant to the provisions of this article shall not be exempt from being inspected or licensed under laws relating to hotels, restaurants, lodging houses, boarding houses and places of refreshment.
D. 1. Every hospital that offers or provides inpatient psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment services to persons eighteen (18) years of age or younger shall offer, provide or otherwise make available community-based programs and services and may make such programs and services available directly, through contract, or other appropriate means as determined by the State Department of Health.
2. For the purposes of this subsection the term "community-based services" shall have the same meaning as such term is defined by Section 1-1-105 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 705, operative July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 345, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Laws 1999, c. 93, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 151, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-706. Licenses - Issuance, suspension and revocation.

A. The State Commissioner of Health shall issue licenses for the operation of hospitals found to comply with the provisions of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title and rules and standards of the Commissioner.
B. A hospital with an emergency department shall take the following measures:
1. Adopt and enforce policies and procedures to comply with the requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, 42 U.S.C., Section 1395dd (2012), even if the facility does not participate in the federal Medicare program;
2. Post signs in the dedicated emergency department specifying the rights of individuals with emergency medical conditions who come to the dedicated emergency department for health care services in compliance with 42 CFR, Section 489.20(q), and indicate on the signs whether the facility does not participate in Medicare, Medicaid or other federally sponsored health insurance such as Tricare; and
3. Post the information required under paragraph 2 of this subsection on the facility's Internet website.
C. The Commissioner may suspend or revoke any such license on any of the following grounds:
1. Violation of any of the provisions of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title, or rules or standards promulgated pursuant thereto;
2. Permitting, aiding or abetting the commission of any illegal act in the licensed hospital or institution; or
3. Conduct or practices deemed by the Commissioner to be detrimental to the welfare of the patients of the hospital or institution.
D. Upon notice of non-renewal and expiration of the opportunity to respond, a license shall be deemed to be surrendered. However, if a licensee has filed noticed with intent to renew the license within the time frame established by the State Department of Health, the license shall not be deemed to be surrendered by the Department.
E. If a license is revoked, a new application for license shall be considered by the Commissioner on receipt of evidence that the conditions upon which revocation was based have been corrected. A new license may then be granted after proper inspection has been made and all provisions of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title and rules and standards of the Commissioner have been satisfied. The application for a new license after revocation or surrender shall result in a new license number from the Department. Issuance of the license shall be based on compliance with all applicable laws and rules for licensure and shall not be based on a correction upon which a revocation was based.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 706, operative July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 93, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2020, c. 150, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-706.11. Recognition of Center as resource to state's emergency medical services system.

A. The Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services for Children Resource Center, operated within the Department of Pediatrics through its Section of General Pediatrics and within the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, shall be recognized by the State Department of Health as a resource to the state's overall emergency medical services system, thus ensuring that children have access to quality pediatric emergency medical services, including, but not limited to, prehospital and hospital care.
B. As funds are available, the State Department of Health may contract with the Center for the implementation of this act.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 194, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-706.12. Purposes of Center.

The purposes of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Resource Center shall be to:
1. Maximize pediatric emergency care in Oklahoma through expert leadership, education, research and advocacy;
2. Develop guidelines for approval of emergency medical service facilities as Emergency Departments Approved for Pediatrics (EDA-P) and for rating the ability of a facility to provide pediatric emergency medical services;
3. Develop guidelines for equipment and its use for prehospital and hospital pediatric emergency care;
4. Develop guidelines and protocols for prehospital and hospital facilities which encompass all levels of pediatric emergency medical services, including, but not limited to, stabilization, treatment, transfers and referrals;
5. Provide initial and continuing professional education programs and guidelines on pediatric emergency medical care for emergency medical services personnel and other health care providers;
6. Conduct public education concerning pediatric emergency medical services including, but not limited to, prevention and access to pediatric emergency services;
7. Collect and analyze existing data from prehospital and hospital emergency medical systems related to pediatric emergency and critical care for the purpose of quality improvement;
8. Consult with and advise public and private organizations, including the Emergency Medical Services Division and the Trauma Systems Development Section of the Injury Prevention Service within the State Department of Health, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, law enforcement, fire service, ambulance services, educational institutions, professional organizations, business organizations, hospital organizations and any other federally funded projects in pediatric emergency and critical care medical services;
9. Provide other services and activities deemed necessary to maximize pediatric emergency care in the State of Oklahoma; and
10. Solicit and accept funds from the federal government and other public and private sources.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 194, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 61, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-707a. Staff privileges - Applications - Psychologists.

A. The administrator in charge of each hospital licensed by the State Commissioner of Health shall accept for consideration each application for professional staff privileges submitted by a person licensed to practice:
1. Medicine by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;
2. Osteopathy by the State Board of Osteopathy;
3. Podiatry by the State Board of Podiatry; or
4. As a health service psychologist by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
B. The application shall be acted upon by the governing board of the hospital within a reasonable time. A written report of such action shall be furnished to the applicant thereafter.
C. If a hospital grants staff privileges to a psychologist, at the time of admission of a patient of the psychologist to the hospital, the psychologist or the hospital shall identify a psychiatrist, a medical doctor, or a doctor of osteopathy who shall be responsible for the medical evaluation and medical management of the patient.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 180, § 1. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 142, § 1; Laws 1987, c. 118, § 53, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1995, c. 134, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1999, c. 93, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-707b. Granting of staff privileges - Criteria.

A. The administrator in charge of or the governing board of each hospital licensed by the State Commissioner of Health shall adopt written criteria for use in determining which licensed medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, doctors of podiatry, and health service psychologists shall be granted professional and/or medical staff privileges by the hospital. A licensed hospital shall not deny an application based solely on the applicant's license, as long as the applicant is licensed to practice:
1. Medicine by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;
2. Osteopathy by the State Board of Osteopathy;
3. Podiatry by the State Board of Podiatry; or
4. As a health service psychologist by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
B. The accordance and delineation of medical staff membership or clinical privileges shall be determined on an individual basis commensurate with an applicant's education, training, experience and demonstrated clinical competence.
C. When medical education training and specialty board certification are considerations in the credentialing and recredentialing of physicians, hospitals and health plans shall give equal recognition to those bodies recognized by the federal government for the training and certification of such physicians. Hospitals and health plans shall not discriminate, on the basis of education, against eligible physicians who have:
1. Graduated from medical schools and postdoctoral programs approved by either the American Osteopathic Association or the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; or
2. Been awarded board eligibility or board certification by specialty boards recognized by either the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 180, § 2. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 142, § 2; Laws 1995, c. 134, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1995, c. 358, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1999, c. 93, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 156, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
NOTE: Laws 1995, c. 107, § 1 repealed by Laws 1995, c. 358, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 63. Public Health and Safety › §63-1-709. Information confidential.

Information received by the State Commissioner of Health through inspection or otherwise, authorized under the foregoing sections of this article, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed publicly except in a proceeding involving the question of licensure or revocation or suspension of license.
Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 7, § 709.