HB 2615
Community health care workers; Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act; definitions; certification; rules; fees; effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Community Health Worker Act to create a framework for community health workers in the state. It defines key terms like ‘certified community health worker’ and ‘community health worker,’ and outlines the voluntary certification process. The act empowers certified workers to serve as liaisons between health services and communities, identify resource gaps, and promote health knowledge and self-sufficiency through various activities.
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