Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-290.1: Definitions

As used in the Public Health Delivery Act:

1. “Public health services” means services provided by city-

county health departments, county health departments, and the State

Department of Health pertaining to chronic disease screening,

immunizations, maternal and child health services, prevention and

control of communicable, contagious or infectious diseases, and

services in cooperation with the federal government or any

department or agency thereof, and with other states, on matters

pertaining to public health; and

2. “Physician-approved protocol” means a protocol such as

standing orders that describe the parameters of specified situations

under which a registered nurse may act to deliver public health

services for a client who is presenting with symptoms or needs

addressed in the protocol.