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“... access, CME audit or registration of prescriptive delegation, please include your name and license number and email us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
Location/Delivery Address:1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200Austin, TX 78701
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 2018 Austin, TX 78768
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“... tions@tmb.state.tx.us for a hard copy supervision/delegation form.
Eligibility requirements for advanced practice nurses:
A full, active, and unrestricted Texas nursing license is required for online registration (this includes licenses ... ”
“... r process is available here.
Register with Prescription Monitoring Program - Mandatory Checks Started March 1, 2020
The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) is used to verify a practitioner’s own records and prescribing history as well as inquiring about patients. In addition, th ... ”
“... of the clinic.
Clinic protocols and standing delegation orders – A copy of any protocols and standing delegation orders issued by licensed physicians to healthcare providers.
Attestation regarding clinic ownership - A separate attestation page is required to be signed by each physician ow ... ”
“... ety of Anesthesiologists, and a member of the TMA delegation to the American Medical Association. Zaafran studied biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin and finished medical school and residency at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. He is the current chair of the ... ”
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“... g. primary practice address, hospital privileges, delegation information, etc.) All verifications also include a description of any action taken by the Board against a licensee.
Data is updated daily and may be considered the most current information available. Access to this computer system is auth ... ”
“... ss the “Online Supervision and Prescriptive Delegation System”, the same username and password will work.)
Change of Address
Now that there is an online option for licensees to update their mailing and practice addresses, the hard copy Change of Address forms will be accept ... ”
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Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids
At least 2 of the 24 formal hours must involve the study of the following topics:
• best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical ... ”
“... the two credits involving pain management and the prescription of opioids, or the required course in the prevention of human trafficking, as outlined on the page above. ”
“... for two credits involving pain management and the prescription of opioids, or the required course in the prevention of human trafficking, as outlined on the page above. ”
“... s the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Is there still a ratio for the number of APRNs or PAs to whom a physician may delegate prescriptive authority?
Is there a waiver if a physician wants to delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs a ... ”
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What if an alternate physician is involved in delegation of prescriptive authority on a temporary basis?
Do I need to have a protocol in addition to a prescriptive authority agreement?
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: ... ng site-based registration. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, new 193.9 regarding pronouncement of death; new 193.10 regarding collaborative management of glaucoma; rule review and amendments regarding cites to Texas Occupations Code Annotated. Chapter 194, Non-Certified Radiologic Technician ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: ... lude amendments to §174.2, Definitions and §174.6 Delegation to and Supervision of Telepresenters regarding delegation of tasks and activities by a physician to a telepresenter. Chapter 175, Fees, amendments to §175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, regarding Texas Online fees for office-based anest ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: ... ic or injure the public . 164.053(a)(3): writes a prescription to a known abuser of narcotics . 164.053(a)(4): writing false or fictitious prescriptions for dangerous drugs or controlled substances. 164.053(a)(5): prescribes or administers a drug or treatment that is nontherapeutic . 164.053(a)(6): ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: ... sia rules and registration. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders: Amendment to §193.6 concerning Delegation of the Carrying Out or Signing of Prescription Drug Orders to Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses necessary for general cleanup of the section relating to controlled substance ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ... tatutes and regulations relating to prescriptive
delegation, including recent changes.
Under the Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupa
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tions Code, and Chapter 193 of the Board rules,
physicians may delegate prescriptive authority to
PAs and APNs. This authority includes prescrib
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ing dangerous dr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: ... 181.2 Definitions; 181.3 Release of Contact Lens Prescription; and 181.6 Physician s Prescriptions: Delegation, relating to establishing that the verification of a contact lens prescription may substitute for an original signature to create a valid contact lens prescription. Chapter 182, Use of Ex ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... positive
drug screen that is not attributed to a prescription by a
physician. In addition, an individual who has been referred by the
medical board to TXPHP but does
not enter into an agreement
for services, or commits a viol
ation of an agreement, can be
reported to the medical board.
A ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: ... n of supervising physician. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders: amendments to 193.1, Purpose, updates name of Texas Medical Board; 193.2, Definitions, updates name of Texas Physician Assistant Board; 193.4, Scope of Standing Delegation orders, cleanup language; 193.7, Delegated Drug Therapy Ma ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: ... HB196 requires a doctor to provide a contact lens prescription to a patient who requests it unless to do so would cause harm to the patient's ocular health, the patient has not paid for the service, or it is past the first anniversary of the last examination.
HB1070 replaces triplicate ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: ... aminers Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Frequently Asked Questions TxDot Provides New Information on Dis ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: ... aminers Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Frequently Asked Questions TxDot Provides New Information on Dis ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: ... regarding supervisory requirements for physician delegation to health professionals providing telemedicine medical services to Medicaid recipients. ***
The following issues are currently the subject of rules development by the Physician Assistant Board to implement provisions of SB 419:
Rules ...
Description: TMB Bulletin June-July 2003
Document: ... ral cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders. Amendments to §193.6 regarding supervision waiver requests. Chapter 196, Voluntary Surrender of a Medical License. Rule review and amendments to §§196.1-.5 for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 197, Emergency Medical Services ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000
Document: ... cluded that continued general access to cisapride prescription therapy poses unacceptable risks. Physicians treating patients with severely debilitating conditions in whom they feel the benefits of cisapride therapy may potentially outweigh the associated risks may contact Janssen Pharmaceutica at 1 ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005
Document: ... stent with Senate Bill 104. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation OrdersAmendment to 193.6 regarding delegation of carrying out or signing of prescription drug orders to Physician Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners Chapter 196, Voluntary Surrender of a Medical License. Amendments to 196.1-196. ...
“... ian or advanced practice professional issuing the prescription. For providers seeking information on how to access the PMP, please review Pharmacy Board PMP information at https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/. ”
Is the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) check mandated each and every time a physician or authorized delegate prescribes one of the four scheduled drug types?
Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s prescribing history must be reviewed by the physician or advanced practice professional issuing the prescription. For providers seeking information on how to access the PMP, please review Pharmacy Board PMP information at https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/.
“... 157. The question is the extent allowable of such delegation. The key provision that needs to be examined is likely “not in violation of any other statute.”Although the Nursing Act describes what a CRNA can do in regard to anesthesia, there is overlap of regulation of CRNAs between the M ... ”
What are the general rules related to AAs/CRNAs?
The authority to delegate is found in Chapter 157 of the Texas Occupations Code, and Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Section 193. A physician is allowed to delegate certain duties to a qualified and properly trained person acting under the physician’s supervision:
1) if in the opinion of the delegating physician the act can be properly and safely performed by the person to whom the medical act is delegated;
2) the act is performed in its customary manner; and
3) the performance of the act by the delegate is not in violation of any other statute.
It is clear that AAs can be delegated certain tasks under Chapter 157. The question is the extent allowable of such delegation. The key provision that needs to be examined is likely “not in violation of any other statute.”
Although the Nursing Act describes what a CRNA can do in regard to anesthesia, there is overlap of regulation of CRNAs between the Medical Board and Nursing Board. CRNAs are subject to physician delegation under the Medical Practice Act. The delegating physician can limit what a CRNA is allowed to provide under a Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA) or Standing Order, despite what may be allowed under Nursing Board rules and regulations.
The level of supervision required for any AA (or any delegated provider) is determined based on training, knowledge, and experience, as determined by the physician. For CRNAs, whether any level of physician supervision is required will depend upon those same factors, in addition to applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, bylaws, and ethical standards, if any. However, AAs and CRNAs cannot practice independently and require physician delegation. A hospital or facility can set their own standards, policies, etc., related to delegation and supervision as long as it does not violate Chapter 157, board rules, or other applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Although AAs most commonly work under an anesthesiologist physician, any physician may supervise and delegate to AAs; however, the standard of care must be met and the delegating physician remains responsible for the AA’s actions.
One difference between an AA and CRNA is the ability to order and prescribe dangerous and controlled substances to patients for anesthesia and anesthesia-related services. Under section 157.058, a CRNA pursuant to the physician’s order and in accordance with facility policies or bylaws may select, obtain, and administer those drugs appropriate to accomplish the order. The physician’s order for anesthesia or anesthesia-related services is not required to specify a drug, dose, or administration technique.
As previously stated, the Nursing Act describes what a CRNA can do in regard to anesthesia. However, the delegating physician or facility can limit what a CRNA is allowed to provide under a PAA or Standing Order, despite what may be allowed under Nursing Board rules and regulations.
While AAs are not allowed to select drugs, determine dose, or administration technique for anesthesia or anesthesia-related services without specification by the supervising physician through an order, they perform many of the other same key duties performed by CRNAs. These duties include conducting preoperative physical exams, administering medications, evaluating and responding to life-threatening situations, setting up external and internal monitors, and implementing general and site-specific anesthetic techniques.
Another area of concern relates to handing-off patient care from CRNAs to AAs. RNs have the authority to delegate certain nursing tasks to unlicensed individuals; however, a CRNA and AA do not have any specific delegation authority concerning anesthesia tasks. A physician has the authority to delegate the process of anesthesia-related patient care, including the transfer or hand-off of care from a CRNA to an AA through an order (standing or patient-specific) or protocol. A CRNA or AA cannot set-up or independently delegate a hand-off or step-down process.
While the Nursing Act places responsibility for patient hand-off on a CRNA, if the physician orders a hand-off process from CRNA to AA, and this is memorialized in orders, protocols, etc., then the CRNA does not have the authority to determine the AA is not competent. The reason is that the physician has already made the determination of competency under Chapter 157.001.
Because the CRNA’s authority also arises through the delegating physician, and is not independent of that physician, a CRNA cannot override a physician Order related to this hand-off scenario. If this hand-off became an issue, the CRNA would have a defense (absolute) because the physician has already determined the competency of the AA to accept this patient.
“... through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System. Please note that this is a 2 step process and that the supervising physician must complete the registration. ”
How does a PA register a supervising physician with the Board?
You can register a new supervising physician through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System. Please note that this is a 2 step process and that the supervising physician must complete the registration.
“... ed using the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System. ”
How does a PA terminate a supervising physician relationship?
The addition of a new supervising physician does not terminate any other supervision that is currently in place. Any current supervising physician relationship can be terminated using the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System.
“... s are allowed in very limited circumstances). All prescription drugs that are not controlled substances fall into the category of "dangerous drugs." Physician assistants with prescriptive authority must have their own DEA numbers to prescribe controlled substances. In addition, physician assistants ... ”
Can a PA sign a prescription for controlled substances?
Yes, the PAs supervising physician must delegate prescriptive authority allowing a PA to sign prescriptions for controlled substances, also called scheduled drugs, as well as Dangerous Drugs. However, PA's are generally limited to Schedules III – V (Schedule IIs are allowed in very limited circumstances). All prescription drugs that are not controlled substances fall into the category of "dangerous drugs." Physician assistants with prescriptive authority must have their own DEA numbers to prescribe controlled substances. In addition, physician assistants must have the name of their current delegating physician authorizing prescriptive authority on file with DEA.
Please note: Under Senate Bill 195, the requirement for controlled substances registration (CSR) with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was eliminated as of September 1, 2016.
“Effective 1/31/2010, registration by physicians of delegated prescriptive authority to PAs or APNs is required. ”
Does delegation of prescriptive authority to a PA or APN have to be registered with the TMB as well?
Effective 1/31/2010, registration by physicians of delegated prescriptive authority to PAs or APNs is required.
“... exception relates to supervision and prescriptive delegation to a medically underserved population or in facility based practice. ”
How many physician assistants can a physician supervise?
There is no limitation to the number of PAs or APNs a physician may supervise. However, a physician may only delegate prescriptive authority to a maximum of seven PA's or APN's, or their full-time equivalent. The only exception relates to supervision and prescriptive delegation to a medically underserved population or in facility based practice.
“... re are some statutory exceptions for prescriptive delegation to a medically underserved population or in facility based practice. Refer to Board rule 193. ”
How many PAs can a physician delegate prescriptive authority to?
A physician may delegate prescriptive authority to a maximum of seven PA's or APN's, or their full-time equivalent. There are some statutory exceptions for prescriptive delegation to a medically underserved population or in facility based practice. Refer to Board rule 193.
“... through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System. ”
How soon does a PA need to update the Board about a change in supervising physicians? What about an addition?
Within 30 days of the change or addition. This can be done through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System.
“Yes, a PA can call in a prescription to a pharmacy. However, the PA can only do so at the direction of a physician. ”
Can a PA call in a prescription to a pharmacy?
Yes, a PA can call in a prescription to a pharmacy. However, the PA can only do so at the direction of a physician.
“... rity of patients are issued on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone. ”
What is a “pain management clinic”?
A pain management clinic is defined in statute and rule as a publicly or privately owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.
“... atment, including surgery, with the issuance of a prescription for a majority of the patients. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your clinic meets one of the exemptions listed above. However, the Board does have inspecti ... ”
Who does not need to register a pain management clinic?
Regulations regarding the registration and operation of pain management clinics do not apply to the following settings:
Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your clinic meets one of the exemptions listed above. However, the Board does have inspection authority, and owners of clinics that have not been properly registered can be investigated.
“... ts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“... lephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a pr ... ”
Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a prescription drug order.
“... an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met. ”
How many delegating physicians may one APRN or PA have?
There is no limit to the number of physicians who may delegate prescriptive authority to an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met.