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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: Acupuncture 2011 October, Full Board
Document: ... nson, Executive Director; Linda Gage-White, M.D., Medical Director; Jaime Garanflo, Director of Licensure; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; Megan Goode, Special Projects; and various other staff. There were no items for agenda item #2. Agenda item #3, Executive Director Report. Budget up ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 February, CPT Coding Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Document: ... nson, Executive Director; Linda Gage-White, M.D., Medical Director; Tonie Knight, Licensure Manager; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; Suzanne Mitchell, Assistant General Counsel; and various other staff. Agenda item #2, Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the issue ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 February, Full Board
Document: ... nson, Executive Director; Linda Gage-White, M.D., Medical Director; Tonie Knight, Manager of Licensure; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; Suzanne Mitchell, Assistant General Counsel; Megan Goode, Special Projects; and various other staff. There were no items for agenda item #2. Agenda ite ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 May - Education
Document: ... mary of the policies and processes enacted by the Medical Board, Physician Assistant Board, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, conducted by staff as a webinar/conference call and designed to make communication between the Boards more efficient, and improve consistency of approach. All v ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 May, Request for Approval
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Description: Acupuncture 2012 October, Board Minutes
Document: ... Licen nsure; Jennifer Kaufman n, Assistant M.D., Medical Direc C Me egan Goode, , Special Pro ojects; and va arious other staff. General Counsel; Agenda A item m #2, Board Member Re eport. Review R of Ch hiropractic Acupunctu ure Specialty y Meeting. Mr. Cline gave a brief su ummary on a chiropract ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 October, CPT Coding Minutes
Document: ... Robinson, Executive Director; Robert Bredt, M.D., Medical Director; and Tonie Knight, Licensure Manager; and various other staff. Agenda item #2, Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the issue of insurance CPT billing coding. Dr. Ximenes shared his concerns on CPT coding for Acu ...
Description: Acupuncture 2013 February, CPT Coding Minutes
Document: ... nt. . The board had h concern ns related to t the medical decision ma aking o E&M codin ng. The boa ard directed staff to bring g the final po osition statem ment to the n next related to Acupunc cture full boa ard meeting for approval l. Agenda A item m #4, Adjour rn. There be eing no furth her ite ...
Description: Medical Board 2007 Nov Action Item Agenda Item 2a Applicant #605 Licensure Committee Proposed Non-Public Non-Disciplinary Rehabilitation OrderNovember 29, 2007
Document: Action Item Agenda Item 2a Applicant #605 Licensure Committee Proposed Non-Public Non-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Order November 29, 2007
Applicant #605s application was reviewed due to a mental impairment and falsification of application. Dr. Oswalt moved to recommend to the full Board that the ap ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April Full board
Document: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order on April 7, 2006 at 9:11 a.m. by Board President, Roberta Kalafut, D.O. Board members present were Lawrence L. Anderson, M.D.; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patrica Blackwell; Melinda S. Fredricks; ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April PIPC
Document: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS PUBLIC INFORMATION/PROFILE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by the chair, Ms. Paulette Southard. Committee members present were Larry Anderson, M.D., Ms. Patricia Blackwell, David Garza, D.O., Mr. Eddie Miles ...
Description: MRT Documentation Checklist & Eligibility Requirements
Document: ... must demonstrate current clinical practice as
a medical radiologic technologist. Current clinical practice may be demonstrated by 1)
currently practicing medical radiologic technology involving treatment of persons; 2)
enrollment as a student at an acceptable approved medical radiologic technolo ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April Licensure
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 1:45 p.m. by Chair, John Pate, Jr., M.D. Committee members present were Melinda S. Fredricks, Manuel Guajardo, M.D., Eddie J. Miles, Elvira Pascua-Lim, M.D., Larry Price, D.O. and Annette Ragget ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2006
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chair, Elvira Pascua-Lim, M.D. Committee members present were David E. Garza, D.O., Manuel Guajardo, M.D., Amanullah Khan, M.D, Annette Raggette; and Timothy J. Turner.
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Description: Medical Board 2006 April Telemedicine Committee April 7, 2006
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD TELEMEDICINE COMMITTEE April 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:34 a.m. by the Chairman, Timothy J. Turner. Committee members present were Manuel Guajardo, M.D.; Amanullah Khan, M.D.; Elvira Pascua-Lim, M.D.; and Larry Price, D.O. The following staff were also present: ...
“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.