“... r, certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information.
Governmental bodies are to promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law or information for which an exception to disclosure has been sought.
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“Responsibilities of Governmental Bodies
All governmental bodies responding to information requests have the responsibility to:
establish reasonable procedures for inspecting and copying public information and inform requestors of these procedures;
treat all requestors equally, including accommodati ... ”
“... o release public information, you may contact the Office of the Attorney General, Open Records Division Hotline, at (512) 478-6736 or toll-free at (877) 673-6839. Additional information is available at: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/og/complaints-enforcement.
If you need special accommo ... ”
“... occurred. In addition, Article IX, Section 17.05 of the General Appropriations Act, 81st Legislature, requires that agencies provide information on their web sites regarding how to report suspected fraud, waste or abuse of state funds.
Suspected fraud involving state funds may be reported to the St ... ”
“... gy Savings Program
(1) A summary of the overall strategy and goals for addressing utility use at state owned buildings or facilities.
TMB is housed in the William P. Hobby Building, a state-owned building maintained and operated by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission ... ”
“... dical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment of a fully licensed physician in ways which may affect the health and safety of the public or any person.
It does not include the authority to
practice clinical medicine,
  ... ”
“... page. TMB is housed in the George H.W. Bush State Office Building at 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200, just north of the Texas State Capitol in the Capitol Complex.
We employ over 200 people in a wide variety of professional, administrative, and technical positions to fulfill the mission of the age ... ”
“Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
Continuing Acupuncture Education:
Guidelines for Approval/Recognition of Courses for Credit
May 4, 2007
The following guidelines are used by staff to determine course approval/recognition.
Course Approval
CAE courses are recogni ... ”
“... plete continuing acupuncture education.
As of September 2018 Acupuncturist Registration/Renewal began the process of renewing biennially (every 2 years).
In order to stagger the roll out of the biennial renewals, all licensed Acupuncturists were separated out into 2 groups. Licenses en ... ”
“... ication Instructions
The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) requires a license holder to complete continuing acupuncture education (CAE) approved by the board each year in order to maintain licensure.
Courses offered by approved providers may be used by a licensee ... ”
“Now available – online Change of Address
As part of the “My TMB” system integration, 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 lin ... ”
“... s
Physicians need to complete at least 48 credits of continuing medical education every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). At least half of these hours must be in formal, category I or 1A courses. A physician must report during re ... ”
“... nts, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring institution may be:
an accredited Texas medical school;
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler;
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center;
an institutional sponsor of an accredi ... ”
“Section 154.006(b)(9) and (10) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of (1) "any conviction for an offense constituting a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude" and (2) "any charges reported to the board to which th ... ”
“The Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Boards and agency staff and is also responsible for drafting rules, serving as hearings counsel in informal disciplinary hearings, responding to questions about agency rules and laws, and responding to Open Records requests.
&n ... ”
“... to comply but is unable to access the PMP because of circumstances outside the control of the prescriber.In addition, a PMP check is not required:1. Before or during an inpatient stay, such as a hospital admission, or2. During an outpatient encounter in settings such as an emergency department or am ... ”
Are there any exemptions to the requirement that I must check the PMP prior to prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol?
Yes. For patients with the following documented conditions, a PMP check is not required: a documented cancer diagnosis, sickle cell disease, patients receiving care through a licensed hospice provider, or if the prescriber makes and documents a good faith attempt to comply but is unable to access the PMP because of circumstances outside the control of the prescriber.
In addition, a PMP check is not required:
1. Before or during an inpatient stay, such as a hospital admission, or
2. During an outpatient encounter in settings such as an emergency department or ambulatory surgical center visit.
“There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check ... ”
How far ahead of time can I check the PMP?
There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check is completed too far ahead of time, then there may be new information in the PMP that the prescriber is not considering.
The PMP is updated on a 24-hour basis and therefore contains information accurate up to 24 hours prior to completion of the check.
“... iver. 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 affect either the cost of compliance or your ability to com ... ”
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.
“... the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”