OHA joins “SQ 788 is NOT Medical, 2018” campaign

Posted on: 5/16/18


State Question 788 is not simple medical marijuana. OHA has joined with health care, law enforcement, business and religious groups to defeat SQ 788. The initiative will be voted on June 26.  

SQ 788 is a problem for hospitals as employers as well as for patient safety. Setting aside the medical concerns with SQ 788, as employers, we believe hospitals should be opposed to the passage of the question. All current drug testing policies at hospitals and their clinics will have to be re-written if SQ 788 passes. Under SQ 788, employers cannot test for marijuana usage in an employment screening and must have cause to test an employee suspected of using marijuana. Some employment attorneys believe SQ 788 would create a protected class of employees who hold the medical marijuana license for the two-year duration permitted under the license. Stated another way, if a person is a medical marijuana license holder, their usage of marijuana would only be restricted while on the job, not right before they start their shift at the hospital or clinic, thus putting at risk patient safety.

Watch for more details on this effort. (Lynne White)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.