Oklahoma State Department of Health - OSDH Services Reference Guide

OSDH Services Reference Guide

SB1040 was signed by the Governor on June 6, 2006 and becomes effective November 1, 2006. Among its requirements are certain state agencies, including the Oklahoma State Department of Health, “maintain an Internet web sites on which application forms for the services they provide may be accessed and downloaded by individuals wishing to make application for the services provided.” Pursuant to this legislation following are links to Oklahoma State Department of Health forms and applications, agency contact information and links to other state resources and agencies.

Birth and Death Certificates

Chronic Disease Service - Scope of services include Arthritis/Osteoporosis Programs, Cancer Prevention Programs, Diabetes Prevention Program, Heart Disease and Stroke Health Program, Physical Activity & Nutrition Program and REACH 2010 Project

Consumer Health Service
Consumer Protection Division - Licensing, monitoring and inspecting hotels and motels, eating and drinking establisments, retail and wholesale food outlets, food manufacturers, public bathing places, city and county jails and all sources of ionizing radiation. Also administration of statewide programs for bedding, general occupational health and product safety. Body Piercing, Micromedical Pigmentation, Retail Foods, Oklahoma Food Service Inspections Database
Occupational Licensing Division - Applications and information regarding alarm, barber, sanitation/environmentalist, hearing aid and home inspection.
(For applications and licensing of the construction trades, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building inspector go to Construction Industries Board)
Professional Counselor Licensing Division - Applications, forms and regulations which govern the practice of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Behavioral Practitioners.

County Health Department Services - For services offered by your local county health department please contact them directly.

Child Guidance Service - provides screening, assessment, parent education and individual services for families of children birth to age 13 who have questions or concerns about behavior, development, speech and language skills, school performance, hearing and/or social interaction.

Dental Health Service
Dental Health Education and Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Staff dental educators teach a dental health education program entitled "Friends for Life," which instructs elementary school children (K-6) to care for their mouth and teeth. Program availability and eligibility information can be obtained from each county program site.
Dental Clinical Care Program – Consultant dentists provide comprehensive dental care, on a part time basis, to a target population. Clinic availability and eligibility information can be obtained from each county clinic site.
Dental Loan Repayment Program – [Under Development]

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service

Child & Adolescent Health Division provides preventive and primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families.

MCH Assessment provides population-based data and surveillance systems to impact planning and development of state and local MCH policy and program services.

Women’s Health Division provides preventive and primary care services for females and males of reproductive age through outreach, preventive health education and promotion activities, and clinical services through the Maternity and Family Planning programs.

Family Support & Prevention Service
Children First provides public health nurse home visits to first-time parents to monitor the health of the mother and baby, to teach parenting skills and connect the family to community resources.
OCAP community-based organizations provide home visitation services and parenting groups to teach parenting skills and connect families to community resources.Screening, Special Services and SoonerStart -- Programs that provide statewide surveillance, screening and specialized services, including: genetics, lead poisoning prevention, newborn screening (metabolic and hearing), Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry and SoonerStart Early Intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities.

Health Resources Development Service
Health Resources Development Service - Issuance, renewal, and continuing education of a home care administrator certificate.
Certificate of Need - Nursing facilities, specialized facilities for developmentally disabled clients, and hospital-based skilled nursing units must be approved or exempted under Oklahoma’s Certificate of Need laws.
Managed Care, including HMOs - Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Workplace Medical Plan Certification, Independent Review Organizations (External Review), Managed Care Referral.
Nurse Aide Registry - Applications and information for those who provide nursing or nursing-related services to individuals receiving services in long term care facilities, home health agencies, intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. (For nurse licensing see Oklahoma Board of Nursing)
Home Care Administrator Registry - Issuance, renewal, and continuing education of a home care administrator certificate.
Long Term Care
Other Long-Term Care Licensure - Adult Day Care Center, Continuum Of Care And Assisted Living Act, Long Term Care Certificate of Need, Nursing & Specialized Facility Licensure,
Psychiatric/Chemical Dependency Treatment Certificate of Need, Residential Care Home Licensure, Uniform Credentialing Act.
Oklahoma Nursing Home Inspection Database

Human Resources - Oklahoma State Department of Health employment opportunities. (For information on state jobs outside the OSDH, visit the state’s Office of Personnel Management website.)

Medical Facilities Service
Medical Facilities - Inspection, licensure, and Medicare certification of all non-long term care medical facilities in Oklahoma.
Emergency Medical Services - Certification of training programs and approval of training courses, EMT testing, licensure and reciprocity.

Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service (QIES) - Offers provider education in MDS clinical assessment and automation for long term care facilities as well as provider education in OASIS clinical assessment and automation for home health agencies. Additionally, QIES staffs both the MDS and OASIS Helpdesk offering provider support in both clinical and automation issues.
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Outcome And Assessment Information Set (OASIS)

WIC Service (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program) provides nutritional screening, food assistance, nutrition education, and health and social service referrals for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five years of age.

How To Contact The Oklahoma State Department Of Health

State health department office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Closed on all legal holidays. The mailing and street address is:

Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th
Oklahoma City, OK 73117

The general information numbers during these office hours are 405/271-5600, or 1-800-522-0203 (available 8a.m. to 5p.m CST).

Other department numbers reachable during these office hours may be found by clicking on the link for the specific program area.

To Report A Disease or Outbreak
Call the Communicable Disease Division Epidemiologist-on-Call at (405) 271-4060.
This is a 24 hours / 7 days a week number where an Epidemiologist-on-Call is available for communicable disease consultations for healthcare providers and the general public.
Acute Disease Service

For Public Health Emergencies, Including Suspected Terrorism Events
Call the Terrorism Preparedness and Response Service (TPRS) at (405) 271-0900.
This is a 24 hours / 7 days a week number where a TPRS representative is on call and will respond immediately.
Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response

Local county health department address and phone list:
State Of Oklahoma County Health Departments.

Oklahoma State Department of Health Hotlines
State health department help lines and 1-800 information lines,
either operated after regular office hours, or having the capability
for a caller to leave a message:
Oklahoma State Department of Health Hotlines

Other State Help Hotlines
Other information and help hotlines around the state:
Oklahoma Crisis, Referral and Other Information Lines.

OSDH By E-mail
For general questions, comments, or to report problems with the OSDH web,
e-mail webmaster@health.ok.gov.

Other e-mail addresses may be found throughout the web site in program specific areas. E-mail sent to addresses found on this web site may not be seen for several days. Please be aware that it may take some time for us to receive an e-mail query and respond. Should you need immediate assistance please call one of the numbers above.

OSDH Comment/Complaint Forms
You may also send general comments or complaints by using our comment/complaint form.

For Long Term Care Complaints, e-mail ltccomplaints@health.ok.gov
For HMO's use the HMO Complaint Form
For investigations or review of generic service complaints, misuse of state property or funds by an employee, complaints for which no grievance can be filed, allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct and failure to follow established procedures use the Office of Accountability Systems Complaint Form.

Links To Other Agencies

Directory of all Oklahoma state agencies
Selected State Agency Hotlink Directory
SOONER SEARCH: Search State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Federal and Local Government Links

Construction Industries Board - Applications and licensing for the construction trades - plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building inspector.

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision | Agency Quick Links

Oklahoma Board of Nursing | Agency Quick Links

Office of Personnel Management | Agency Quick Links

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	email \| print OSDH Services Reference Guide SB1040 was signed by the Governor on June 6, 2006 and becomes effective November 1, 2006. Among its requirements are certain state agencies, including the Oklahoma State Department of Health, “maintain an Internet web sites on which application forms for the services they provide may be accessed and downloaded by individuals wishing to make application for the services provided.” Pursuant to this legislation following are links to Oklahoma State Department of Health forms and applications, agency contact information and links to other state resources and agencies. Birth and Death Certificates Chronic Disease Service - Scope of services include Arthritis/Osteoporosis Programs, Cancer Prevention Programs, Diabetes Prevention Program, Heart Disease and Stroke Health Program, Physical Activity & Nutrition Program and REACH 2010 Project Consumer Health Service Consumer Protection Division - Licensing, monitoring and inspecting hotels and motels, eating and drinking establisments, retail and wholesale food outlets, food manufacturers, public bathing places, city and county jails and all sources of ionizing radiation. Also administration of statewide programs for bedding, general occupational health and product safety. Body Piercing, Micromedical Pigmentation, Retail Foods, Oklahoma Food Service Inspections Database Occupational Licensing Division - Applications and information regarding alarm, barber, sanitation/environmentalist, hearing aid and home inspection. (For applications and licensing of the construction trades, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building inspector go to Construction Industries Board) Professional Counselor Licensing Division - Applications, forms and regulations which govern the practice of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Behavioral Practitioners. County Health Department Services - For services offered by your local county health department please contact them directly. Child Guidance Service - provides screening, assessment, parent education and individual services for families of children birth to age 13 who have questions or concerns about behavior, development, speech and language skills, school performance, hearing and/or social interaction. Dental Health Service Dental Health Education and Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Staff dental educators teach a dental health education program entitled "Friends for Life," which instructs elementary school children (K-6) to care for their mouth and teeth. Program availability and eligibility information can be obtained from each county program site. Dental Clinical Care Program – Consultant dentists provide comprehensive dental care, on a part time basis, to a target population. Clinic availability and eligibility information can be obtained from each county clinic site. Dental Loan Repayment Program – [Under Development] Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service Child & Adolescent Health Division provides preventive and primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. MCH Assessment provides population-based data and surveillance systems to impact planning and development of state and local MCH policy and program services. Women’s Health Division provides preventive and primary care services for females and males of reproductive age through outreach, preventive health education and promotion activities, and clinical services through the Maternity and Family Planning programs. Family Support & Prevention Service Children First provides public health nurse home visits to first-time parents to monitor the health of the mother and baby, to teach parenting skills and connect the family to community resources. OCAP community-based organizations provide home visitation services and parenting groups to teach parenting skills and connect families to community resources.Screening, Special Services and SoonerStart -- Programs that provide statewide surveillance, screening and specialized services, including: genetics, lead poisoning prevention, newborn screening (metabolic and hearing), Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry and SoonerStart Early Intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Health Resources Development Service Health Resources Development Service - Issuance, renewal, and continuing education of a home care administrator certificate. Certificate of Need - Nursing facilities, specialized facilities for developmentally disabled clients, and hospital-based skilled nursing units must be approved or exempted under Oklahoma’s Certificate of Need laws. Managed Care, including HMOs - Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Workplace Medical Plan Certification, Independent Review Organizations (External Review), Managed Care Referral. Nurse Aide Registry - Applications and information for those who provide nursing or nursing-related services to individuals receiving services in long term care facilities, home health agencies, intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. (For nurse licensing see Oklahoma Board of Nursing) Home Care Administrator Registry - Issuance, renewal, and continuing education of a home care administrator certificate. Long Term Care Other Long-Term Care Licensure - Adult Day Care Center, Continuum Of Care And Assisted Living Act, Long Term Care Certificate of Need, Nursing & Specialized Facility Licensure, Psychiatric/Chemical Dependency Treatment Certificate of Need, Residential Care Home Licensure, Uniform Credentialing Act. Oklahoma Nursing Home Inspection Database Human Resources - Oklahoma State Department of Health employment opportunities. (For information on state jobs outside the OSDH, visit the state’s Office of Personnel Management website.) Medical Facilities Service Medical Facilities - Inspection, licensure, and Medicare certification of all non-long term care medical facilities in Oklahoma. Emergency Medical Services - Certification of training programs and approval of training courses, EMT testing, licensure and reciprocity. Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service (QIES) - Offers provider education in MDS clinical assessment and automation for long term care facilities as well as provider education in OASIS clinical assessment and automation for home health agencies. Additionally, QIES staffs both the MDS and OASIS Helpdesk offering provider support in both clinical and automation issues. Minimum Data Set (MDS) Outcome And Assessment Information Set (OASIS) WIC Service (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program) provides nutritional screening, food assistance, nutrition education, and health and social service referrals for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five years of age. How To Contact The Oklahoma State Department Of Health State health department office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Closed on all legal holidays. The mailing and street address is: Oklahoma State Department of Health 1000 NE 10th Oklahoma City, OK 73117 The general information numbers during these office hours are 405/271-5600, or 1-800-522-0203 (available 8a.m. to 5p.m CST). Other department numbers reachable during these office hours may be found by clicking on the link for the specific program area. To Report A Disease or Outbreak Call the Communicable Disease Division Epidemiologist-on-Call at (405) 271-4060. This is a 24 hours / 7 days a week number where an Epidemiologist-on-Call is available for communicable disease consultations for healthcare providers and the general public. Acute Disease Service For Public Health Emergencies, Including Suspected Terrorism Events Call the Terrorism Preparedness and Response Service (TPRS) at (405) 271-0900. This is a 24 hours / 7 days a week number where a TPRS representative is on call and will respond immediately. Public Health and Medical Preparedness and Response Local county health department address and phone list: State Of Oklahoma County Health Departments. Oklahoma State Department of Health Hotlines State health department help lines and 1-800 information lines, either operated after regular office hours, or having the capability for a caller to leave a message: Oklahoma State Department of Health Hotlines Other State Help Hotlines Other information and help hotlines around the state: Oklahoma Crisis, Referral and Other Information Lines. OSDH By E-mail For general questions, comments, or to report problems with the OSDH web, e-mail webmaster@health.ok.gov. Other e-mail addresses may be found throughout the web site in program specific areas. E-mail sent to addresses found on this web site may not be seen for several days. Please be aware that it may take some time for us to receive an e-mail query and respond. Should you need immediate assistance please call one of the numbers above. OSDH Comment/Complaint Forms You may also send general comments or complaints by using our comment/complaint form. For Long Term Care Complaints, e-mail ltccomplaints@health.ok.gov For HMO's use the HMO Complaint Form For investigations or review of generic service complaints, misuse of state property or funds by an employee, complaints for which no grievance can be filed, allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct and failure to follow established procedures use the Office of Accountability Systems Complaint Form. Links To Other Agencies Directory of all Oklahoma state agencies Selected State Agency Hotlink Directory SOONER SEARCH: Search State Agencies, Boards & Commissions Federal and Local Government Links Construction Industries Board - Applications and licensing for the construction trades - plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building inspector. 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