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If I work in a clinic owned by the hospital, is this considered a facility-based practice?
Is a prescriptive authority agreement required in a hospital or long term care facility-based practice?
At how many facilities can one physician delegate prescriptive authority through protocols?
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“... r monitored anesthesia care.
Physicians who practice medicine in Texas and who administer anesthesia or perform a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in outpatient settings at Level IV shall follow current, applicable standards and guidelines as put forth by the American Socie ... ”
“... ive authority AND to file the notice of intent to practice/supervise as required of PAs and physicians. Hard copy supervision and delegation forms are no longer accepted (except as required).
Review the eligibility requirements for system usage then click on the link above to use the system. ... ”
“... acupuncturists and others licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are currently required to register regularly with the board, and pay a fee. Registration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee may obtain a registration permit by completing the online regis ... ”
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Once a license is cancelled, the physician assistant will no longer be able to practice in the state of Texas as a physician assistant. In order to practice again in Texas following cancellation, a physician assistant must file an application for relicensure and meet all requireme ... ”
“... are status exempts retired physicians, whose only practice is the provision of voluntary charity care, from the registration fee and reduces the informal CME requirement.
"Voluntary charity care" is defined as medical care provided for no compensation to indigent populations; in medically und ... ”
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If you are granted a supervised temporary license by the Licensure Committee or the Executive Director to meet active practice requirements you will be required to submit a log of the time worked. This log may also be used when the Licensure Committee recommends that you shadow for a certain ... ”
“Based on change in law in 2017, a Full medical license is required to practice Telemedicine in Texas. Therefore, the issuance of telemedicine licenses has been suspended. Until further notice, there are no changes to the existing Telemedicine licenses registration procedures. Options to transitionin ... ”
“Each physician licensed to practice medicine in Texas using the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) must complete a biennial registration/renewal and pay a fee. You must complete the IMLC portion of the renewal (including the payment of fees), and the TMB portion of the rene ... ”
“... he Special Topics section provides licensees with practice-related information, forms, documents and other important health care information. Click on the links above.
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“... ned by the Texas Occupations Code Chapter 164.052(a)(5).
Any physician who wishes to change the professional name under which he/she practices must first satisfy certain formalities and documentation. Any physician who is found to be using a name, other than the one that the physician is licens ... ”
“... iews proposed ethics guidelines and rules for the practice of acupuncture, and makes recommendations to the acupuncture board regarding the adoption of such ethics guidelines and rules; makes recommendations to the acupuncture board and staff regarding policies, priorities, budget, and any other mat ... ”
“... ilitary Limited Volunteer License is available to a physician who is or was authorized as a physician to treat personnel enlisted in a branch of the United States armed forces or veterans, and is limited to the practice of medicine for no compensation in clinics that serve indigent populations.
The ... ”
“The emeritus retirement status is a subgroup of the “official retired status”. Like the standard retired stats, the emeritus retired status exempts physicians from the registration process, registration fee, and CME.
The following restrictions apply to physicians whose licenses are on th ... ”
“A physician who acts as an off-line medical director for an EMS service in the state of Texas is required to register as such with both the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of July 2014, the TMB registration is part of the physician biennial registrati ... ”
“... al, or only the last name and the city where they practice. If you still have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ”
When I search for my physician, I get a “No records Match” message. Does my physician have a license in Texas?
You may be entering too much information in your search. Try entering in only the last name and first initial, or only the last name and the city where they practice. If you still have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification.
“... tration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lif ... ”
This physician’s profile shows “Registration Status: Suspended, Active”. How can a license be suspended and active at the same time?
The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lifted, the license can return to an active status without additional registration requirements.
“... the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA ... ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... MP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record. ”
Must I document the PMP check? Each and every time?
Yes. Each time the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record.
“... ard’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice. ”
Why was the NCT permit eliminated?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... ard’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule. Before elimination by statutory chan ... ”
Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule. Before elimination by statutory changes, the NCT permit was an annual renewal.
You will need to continue to renew your NCT Registry listing or hardship exemption to continue to practice as an NCT in Texas.
“... w able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees. To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an a ... ”
How do I change my address with the Texas Medical Board?
As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.
To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have one already.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant. Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this c ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such c ... ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately protect the public. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Below are some examples of conditions that may be required (alone or in combination) to return a retired license to an active status:
“... here are three different ways you can qualify for a waiver. If you or your practice is experiencing any of the following, you may qualify for a waiver: By experiencing economic hardship. When evaluating whether you are experiencing economic hardship, consider: special situational factors which affec ... ”
How do I qualify for the waiver?
There are three different ways you can qualify for a waiver. If you or your practice is experiencing any of the following, you may qualify for a waiver:
On the waiver form, you will have to specify any of the above categories you are experiencing.
“Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“No. If you are granted a waiver, it applies to all your Texas practice locations. ”
Do I need a waiver for each of my practice locations?
No. If you are granted a waiver, it applies to all your Texas practice locations.