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“... ligible to apply to become certified as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist. A list of certification requirements, as well as a link to the online application for the LMRT certificate is located on our website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/licensing-limited-medical-radiologic-techn ... ”
“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.
A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”
“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRAT ... ”
Description: TMB Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: New Proposed Chapter 160
MEDICAL BOARD DUTIESSummaryThe new sections describe the general overview andfunctioof the Medical BoardThe rules provide definitions that apply tothe Medical Board. The rules explain the maj
to submit written comments on the proposed rule.
ResumenLas nuevas secciones des ...
Description: TMB Ch. 163 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: Proposed New Chapter 163
MEDICAL RECORDSSummaryThe proposed new rule, Subchapter A, outlines the required content of a medical record for patient encounters. The proposed new rules also describe the physician’s responsibility and timelines for record retention. Furthermore, the new rules set fo ...
Description: TMB Ch. 175 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: ... cing telemedicine in Texas must hold a full Texas medical license, with the exception ofthose who held an outstate telemedicine
to submit written comments on the proposed rule.
ResumenLas nuevas secciones explican que un médico que practique la telemedicina en Texas debe tener una licencia médic ...
Description: TMB Ch. 185 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: ... irements and agency processes related to surgical assistants.
The rulesexplain the requirements for a license and the application processproceduresThis incldesthe
to submit written comments on the proposed rule.
ResumenLas nuevas secciones reorganizan y combinan todas las normas relativas a los asi ...
Description: TMB Ch. 186 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: New Proposed Chapter 18
MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGISTSSummaryThe new sections reorganize and combine all therules related to medical radiological technologistsMRTinto a single chapter. The rulesexplain the process for applying for and renewing a
The approved proposed rule language is now availa ...
Description: TMB Ch. 189 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas
Document: New Proposed Chapter 189
MEDICAL PHYSICISTSSummaryThe proposed rulesoutline the requirements and processesrelated tothe medical
to submit written comments on the proposed rule.
ResumenLas normas propuestas describen los requisitos y procesos relacionados con el comité
para enviar comentarios por ...
Description: Chapter 160 Medical Board Duties - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Medical Physicists.1 160.31.The Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning General Provisions. This includes new Subchapter , concerning General , and Subchapter B, concerning Rulemaking,160.10, 160.11
Pursuant to Te ...
Description: Chapter 161 Physician Licensure - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 16concerning General Provisions, §16and §16The Board also proposes new Chapter 161, concerning Physician Licensure. This includes new Subchapter A, concerning PreLicensure Criminal History Evaluations, §161.1Subchapter B, conc ...
Description: Chapter 162 Physician Profiles - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 162concerning Supervision of Medical Students162.1 and 162.2.The Board also proposes new Chapter 1concerning Physician Profiles162.1Also, the Boardcontemporaneously proposes the repeal of current Chapter , concerning Physician Pr ...
Description: Chapter 163 Medical Records - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Licensure163.6163.11 and 163.13The Board also proposes new Chapter concerning Medical Records. This includes new Subchapter A, concerning General Documentation Provisions,163.; and Subchapter B, concerning Abortion
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Description: Chapter 164 Physician Advertising - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 1concerning Physician Advertising, §§164.6The Board also proposes newChapter 164, concerning Physician Advertising, 164.1164.4The Board has determined that due to the extensive reorganization of Chapters 160the repeal of
(4) t ...
Description: Chapter 169 Physician Delegation - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter concerningAuthority of Physicians to Supply Drugs, The Boardalsoproposesnew Chapter 1concerning Delegation. This includes new Subchapter A, concerning Definitionsand General Provisions169.1 and 169.2; Subchapter B, concerning Phys ...
Description: Chapter 170 Investigational Agents - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (oard) proposes the repeal of current Chapter concerningPrescription of Controlled Substances. This includes Subchapter concerning Pain ManagementSubchapter concerning Utilization of Opioid Antagonists170.4Subchapter C, concerning Prescription Monitoring Program Checkand Subc ...
Description: Chapter 171 Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 17concerning Postgraduate Training Permits.1 The Board also proposes new Chapter 17concerning New Complementary and Alternative Medicine Standards171.1 and 171.2.Also, the Board ontemporaneously proposes the repeal of current Cha ...
Description: Chapter 172 Pain Management Clinics - Preamble and Rule
Document: The Texas Medical Board (Board) proposes the repeal of current Chapter 172, concerning Temporary and Limited Licenses. This includes Subchapter A, concerning General Provisions and Definitions, §§172.1 and 172.2; Subchapter B, concerning Temporary Licenses, §§172.3 172.11; Subchapter C, concerni ...
“The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“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.
“... w to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”
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.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“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.
“... aver 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 ... ”
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.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.