Senate Bill No. 392 amends the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council's provisions under Oklahoma law, specifically extending its sunset date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill updates statutory language and clarifies the composition of the Advisory Council, which includes representatives from various health and care services, as well as members from the general public who are over the age of sixty-five. Additionally, it specifies that the council will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer, and will meet at least quarterly.
The bill also includes changes in terminology, such as replacing "registered nurse" with "Registered Nurse" and "licensed practical nurse" with "Licensed Practical Nurse." The Advisory Council is tasked with advising the Department of Health on improving services and care for residents in long-term care facilities, reviewing service quality, and evaluating standards and practices related to the administration of relevant care acts. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and an emergency clause is included to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.