§ 63-1-270. Establishment of statewide system.

A.  As funding permits, the State Department of Health shall establish a statewide coordinated system of care for stroke, which shall include special focus and attention on timely access to care, diagnosis, and the most advanced treatment for persons most disproportionately affected by stroke.  Such system shall include, but shall not be limited to:

1.  Recommendations from the Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council;

2.  Partnerships with relevant associations;

3.  Measures to raise awareness about the effects of uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes; and

4.  Promotion of adherence to primary and secondary stroke recognition and prevention guidelines by health care professionals, including emergency medical services providers, such as emergency medical responders and transport providers, and hospital emergency room and health clinic personnel.

B.  The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

Added by Laws 2008, c. 305, § 8, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008.