Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-260.5: Replication and use of successful osteoporosis

programs – Contracts with national organizations – Acceptance of

grants, services, and property – Federal waivers.

A. The State Department of Health may replicate and use

successful osteoporosis programs and enter into contracts and

purchase materials or services from organizations with appropriate

expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis for such services and

materials as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Educational information and materials on the causes,

prevention, detection, treatment, and management of osteoporosis;

2. Training of staff;

3. Physicians and health care professional education and

training and clinical conferences;

4. Conference organization and staffing;

5. Regional office development and staffing;

6. Nominations for advisory panels;

7. Support group development;

8. Consultation;

9. Resource library facilities;

10. Training home health aides and nursing home personnel; and

11. Training teachers.

B. The Department may contract with a national organization

with expertise in osteoporosis to establish and staff an office of

such organization in the state to implement parts of the

osteoporosis education program.

C. The State Commissioner of Health:

1. May accept grants, services, and property from the federal

government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other

entities as may be available for the purposes of fulfilling the

Department’s duties under this program; and

2. Shall seek any federal waiver or waivers that may be

necessary to maximize funds from the federal government to implement

this program.