Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-270: Plan for statewide coordinated system of care for

stroke.

A. As funding permits, the State Department of Health shall

foster and coordinate implementation of a plan for a statewide

coordinated system of care for stroke, which shall include special

focus and attention on evidence-based treatment for stroke. Such

system shall include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Recommendations from the Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council

and medical experts in stroke care;

2. Collaboration and partnerships with relevant professional

organizations and associations advocating for evidence-based

treatment for stroke patients;

3. Measures to raise awareness and promote preventative medical

care regarding risk factors for stroke;

4. Utilization of state-recognized stroke hospital

classifications; and

5. Protocols for evidence-based pre-hospital and interfacility

assessment, treatment, and transport of stroke patients by emergency

medical responders and agencies licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma

Emergency Response Systems Development Act.

B. The State Board of Health may promulgate rules as necessary

to implement the provisions of this section.