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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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AC Online Registration
NCT Online Registration
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“... cian licensure in Texas;
Must be licensed in good standing as a physician in another state (Training licenses not accepted);
Must have passed an examination recognized by the board within the number of attempts allowed*;
Must have submitted information to enable the board to conduct a criminal backg ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... FAQs are available here.
Prescription Pad Orders -
For information on official prescription forms, and ordering information, visit the Texas State Board of Pharmacy website at the following link: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/PMP/OfficialCIIForms.asp
Texas Controlled Subst ... ”
“... ach owner 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 phy ... ”
“... s considered to be non-disciplinary.
Disciplinary orders may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Restricting the licensee from performing certain procedures or practices
Requiring additional training or medical education
Requiring a chart monitor or other practice monitor
Requiring comp ... ”
“... nt registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current certificate.&n ... ”
“... 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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“... All of our databases provide links to view Board Orders, where applicable).
In addition, the link below will allow a search of any Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), including those issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic ... ”
“... 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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What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?
How many miles from my delegating physician can my practice site be?
What are the Texas Medical Board’s requirements for a physician who delegates to an APRN or PA?
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Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: ... es for physician assistants. Chapter 193.1-193.7, Standing Delegation Orders reorganization of the entire chapter, incorporates several legislative changes, deletes old section 7 regarding rad techs and renumbers the sections. Chapter 194.1-194.11, Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians new sections o ...
Description: Rule Changes December 18, 2011
Document: ... TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM AND REHABILITATION ORDERS 22 TAC §180.4 The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts the amendment to §180.4, concerning Operation of Program, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 30, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 6422) and will n ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders, with the proposedrepeal of §180.1, relating to Rehabilitation Orders, and the proposed new rule §180.1, relating to Purpose, establishes the statutory authority and the purpose for the Texas Physician Health Program and the use of rehabilitat ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: ... te Bill 104 of the 78th Legislature. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders. New §193.11 regarding delegation and supervision of the use of lasers. Chapter 196, Voluntary Surrender of a Medical License. Amendments to §§196.1-196.3 for general cleanup of the chapter. NOTE: Chapter 168, Persons with ...
Description: Rule Changes November 24, 2010
Document: ... STAR VPTPs who have prior or current disciplinary orders from a licensing entity related to professional boundaries or have been convicted of a felony are not eligible for a permit unless otherwise determined by the Board. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/November192010/adopted/22.EXAMINING ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: ... posed amendments to §174.13 regarding home health orders and § 174.15 regarding fees. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications - proposed amendments to §175.1 regarding fees for late non-profit recertification applications and office-based anesthesia registration. Chapter 186, Supervision of P ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: ... The repeal and replacement of §174.6, concerning Delegation to and Supervision of Telepresenters, repeals §174.6 and adds new language for new §174.6, concerning Telemedicine Medical Services Provided at an Established Medical Site. The Board has determined that the new language is necessary to est ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: ... pted/22.EXAMINING%20BOA RDS.html#306 Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders: Amendments to §193.6 clarify that physicians who delegate to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who only sign or carry out prescription drug orders are not required to register with the Board. The Board has de ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... n investigation for substance abuse. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, 193.12 relating to the immunization of persons over 65 by physicians' offices.
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... rescription; 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 191, District Review Committees, amending 191.4 Activities and Sco ...
Description: Rule Changes September 24, 1998
Document: ... oice whether to follow this advice." Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, new section 193.8, regarding pharmacist immunizations under protocol.
Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2000
Document: ... to §187.33 regarding oral argument. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders - new §193.10, regarding collaborative management of glaucoma.
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2010
Document: ... Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders: Amendment to §180.2, concerning Definitions, adds that the Texas Physician Health and Rehabilitation Committee shall also be referred to as the TXPHP Advisory Committee. Amendment to §180.3, concerning Texas Physician Health Program (PHP), am ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2002
Document: ... annual registration. Chapter 180, Rehabilitation Orders. Rule review of the chapter - no changes. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. Amendments to ''183.4 and 183.20 that update the rules regarding the evaluation of English proficiency and continuing acupuncture education. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. ...
Description: Rule Changes September 18, 2011
Document: ... 7.83, concerning Proceedings for Cease and Desist Orders, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 29, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 2690) and will not be republished. Elsewhere in this issue of the Texas Register, the Board contemporaneously withdraws the emerge ...
“... rmation, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents. ”
Are complaints public information?
Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents.
“... rmit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for detail ... ”
How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?
Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions.
“... 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.
“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 169. ”
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 169.
“... 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.
“... 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.
“... ribe this equipment provided all requirements for delegation of prescriptive authority are met. ”
Is prescriptive authority required to order durable medical equipment (DME)?
Yes. SB 406 clarified that it is necessary to have prescriptive authority to order these devices. In the past, it was not clear to DME suppliers that APRNs and PAs had this authority. The changes to the law as a result of the passage of SB 406 clearly indicate that APRNs and PAs may order or prescribe this equipment provided all requirements for delegation of prescriptive authority are met.
“A medication order is an order for administration of a drug or device to a patient in a hospital for administration while the patient is in the hospital or for emergency use on the patient’s release from the hospital, as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code and §481.002, Health and ... ”
What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?
A medication order is an order for administration of a drug or device to a patient in a hospital for administration while the patient is in the hospital or for emergency use on the patient’s release from the hospital, as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code and §481.002, Health and Safety Code. A prescription is an order to dispense a drug or device to a patient for self-administration as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code.
“All prescriptive delegation requires adequate supervision under the Medical Practice Act. As such, a physician delegating to an APRN or PA must adequately supervise those individuals. An individual physician may serve in both the supervising and delegating role and does not need to be ph ... ”
What are the Texas Medical Board’s requirements for a physician who delegates to an APRN or PA?
All prescriptive delegation requires adequate supervision under the Medical Practice Act. As such, a physician delegating to an APRN or PA must adequately supervise those individuals. An individual physician may serve in both the supervising and delegating role and does not need to be physically present at all times to be considered to have adequate supervision.
“... dical aspects of patient care. Historically, this delegation has occurred through a protocol or other written authorization. Rather than requiring multiple documents, delegation protocols can now be included in one document the prescriptive authority agreement. The prescriptive authority agreement n ... ”
Do I need to have a protocol in addition to a prescriptive authority agreement?
APRNs and PAs are required to have delegated authority from a licensed physician in order to provide medical aspects of patient care. Historically, this delegation has occurred through a protocol or other written authorization. Rather than requiring multiple documents, delegation protocols can now be included in one document the prescriptive authority agreement. The prescriptive authority agreement need not describe the exact steps that an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant must take with respect to each specific condition, disease, or symptom, however.
“A physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant must have an active license to practice that is not suspended, delinquent, or otherwise subject to a disciplinary order that specifically prohibits the licensee from entering into a prescriptive authority agreement. ... ”
What constitutes a license that is in good standing for purposes of entering a prescriptive authority agreement?
A physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant must have an active license to practice that is not suspended, delinquent, or otherwise subject to a disciplinary order that specifically prohibits the licensee from entering into a prescriptive authority agreement.
Note that if a licensee’s authority to supervise, delegate, or prescribe devices is limited under a board order, the licensee may enter into a prescriptive authority agreement and practice under the agreement only to the extent permitted by the board order.