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“... lity-based practice setting does not include free standing clinics—including clinics located on hospital grounds, but not physically attached to the hospital’s main structure—community health centers, or other medical practices associated with or owned and operated by the hospital. ... ”
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Copy of current original orders, including signature page(s)
Physicians (MDs & DOs), PAs, ACs, SAs, and ADs should e-mail their MFW paperwork as PDF or TIF attachments to Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us.
PITs (MDs & DOs) should e-mail their MFW paperwork as ... ”
“... logists (ARRT) indicating that the MRT is in good standing and not on probation, satisfies the CE requirement for renewal of the general certificate, except for the required course in human trafficking prevention, provided the hours required for the card were completed during the MRT's bie ... ”
“... ogists (ARRT) indicating that the LMRT is in good standing and not on probation, satisfies the CE requirement for renewal of the general certificate, except for the required course in human trafficking prevention, provided the hours required for the card were completed during the LMRT's biennia ... ”
“... nt registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas physician assistant license, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current license. Refunds of re ... ”
“... spital privileges, specialty board certification, delegation information, etc.)and some of which is provided and verified by the board (e.g., license status, educational background, disciplinary actions, etc.):
(1) Full name;(2) Place of birth if the physician requests that it be included in the phy ... ”
“... al registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Acupuncture license, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current license. Refunds of registrati ... ”
“... & Conditions (T&Cs) apply to all purchase orders and take precedent over all other agreements unless otherwise noted on purchase order and/or contracts.
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“... spital privileges, specialty board certification, delegation information, etc.) and can be updated at any time. Many updates are provided by the physician at a time of licensure renewal/registration. An update may be provided by the licensee between renewals, while certain updates MUST b ... ”
“... indicating that the certificate holder is in good standing and not on probation, satisfies the CE requirement for renewal of the RA certificate, except for the required course in human trafficking prevention, provided the hours required for the card were completed during the biennial rene ... ”
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Limits on Number of Delegates: waived the delegate limit of seven PAs or APRNs that a physician could supervise and delegate to regardless of location or setting.
PITs: allowed Texas hospitals and facilities associ ... ”
“... p; This search will also include cease and desist orders issued to non-licensed individuals.
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“... that the individual is currently licensed in good standing in another state and has current orders assigning the servicemember to Texas. The recognition, once approved, is only the ability to practice while in Texas on assignment, but it is not a Texas license.
Verification of the approved re ... ”
“... ed to submit to us a copy of your active military orders when requesting a refund of your application fee.
Can my application fee be refunded if I am determined to be ineligible for an LOQ or for licensure through the IMLCC?
No, these fees are non-refundable.
If I had a previous licens ... ”
“... his time, the Online Supervision and Prescriptive Delegation Registration system is not set up to accept delegation locations outside of Texas.
Any physician, PA or APRN who does not have a TX practice address and needs to register prescriptive delegation, please contact the Registration Department ... ”
Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006
Document: ... ithin statutory time. Chapter 180, Rehabilitation Orders. Amendments reflect exact language of statute; that Rehabilitation Order may not be used if there is a violation of the standard of care relat ed to intemperate use of drugs or alcohol; add the
requirement to inform and provide information t ...
Description: Rule Changes January 22, 2009
Document: ... xtend beyond 180 days. Chapter 180 Rehabilitation Orders, amending 180.1, Rehabilitation Order, corrects a reference to this "section" instead of this "chapter." Chapter 182 Use of Experts, amending to 182.1, Purpose, specifies statutory authority for the board to adopt rules regarding experts, 182. ...
Description: Rule Changes January 09, 2005
Document: ... sistant Students. Repeal of chapter. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders. Amendment to §193.6 regarding delegation of carrying out or signing of prescription drug orders to Physician Assistants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Description: Rule Changes January 08, 2004
Document: ... no changes to the text of the rule. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders. Amendments to §193.6 concerning the procedure for considering waiver requests for prescriptive delegation. Chapter 194, Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians. Amendments to §§194.1194.4, and 194.6; the repeal of §§194.7-194 ...
Description: Rule Changes January 02, 2013
Document: ... TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM AND REHABILITATION ORDERS 22 TAC §180.4
The amendment to §180.4 amends the procedures for the handling of referrals to the Board from the TXPHP for violation of agreements of TXPHP agreements with program participants.
CHAPTER 190. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES 22 TAC §19 ...
Description: Rule Changes December 22 and 25, 2011
Document: ... nt to §187.20, relating to Board Action on Agreed Orders, includes references to remedial plans. The amendment to §187.24, relating to Pleadings, provides that in cases where applicants for licensure appeal ineligibility determinations, the applicants are responsible for filing petitions with the St ...
Description: Press Release January 12, 2010 A (Pdf File)
Document: ... ed Order, as well as previous violations of Board orders. Under the revocation, Dr. King must immediately cease practicing as a physician in the State of Texas, and shall not do so again until authorized by the Board. This order shall remain in effect until superseded by a subsequent order of the Bo ...
Description: Press Release January 24, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... -7030 or (800) 248-4062 Open records requests for orders may be made to or write to: Texas State Board of Medical Examiners MC 251
P.O. Box 2018 Austin, TX 78768-2018 To receive press releases by e-mail: jill.wiggins@t mb.state.tx.us
Description: Press Release January 25, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... e medicine in an acceptable manner; and the board orders provide sufficient findings and conclusions to verify that the action was a result of standard of care issues. There are other actions related to patient care not included in this conservative definition, including actions like Internet prescr ...
Description: Press Release February 09, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... of the Board actions. The full text of the Board orders will be available on the board's web site at www.tsbme.state.tx.us about 10 days after the Board meeting. The orders provide all information that is public regarding the facts of the case and violations of the law. Open records requests for or ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... actions based on violations of probation or prior orders; two voluntary surrenders; one action based on other state board actions; and 10 administrative violations. Administrative penalties totaling $91,200 were assessed. New Licenses Issued During its February 2-3 Board meeting, the Board approved ...
Description: Press Release February 10, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: ... .
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Open records requests for orders may be made to openrecords@tmb.state.tx.us. Media contact Jill Wiggins at (512) 305-7018 or jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us.
QUALITY OF CARE VIOLATIONS
Alaswad, Bashar, M.D., Lic. #K0597, Beaumont TX On February 6, 2009, the board and Dr. Alaswa ...
Description: Press Release February 11, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... of physicians providing, or overseeing by proper delegation, anesthesia services in outpatient settings. The proposed rules will also outline the minimum acceptable standards for the provision of anesthesia services in outpatient settings, as mandated by
Senate Bill 1340, 76th Legislature. The Bo ...
Description: Press Release February 11, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... the definition of the word "Submit." Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, section 193.2 concerning the definition of the word "Submit." The Board also adopted an amendment to Chapter 163, Section 163.1 of the licensure rules regarding acceptable combinations of examination for licensure. For cop ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders: Amendments to §193.6 regarding supervision waiver requests.
Proposed Rule Changes
The Board proposed the following rule changes for publication in the Texas Register and comment: Chapter 163, Licensure. Proposed amendment ...
“The prescriptive authority agreement designates who may serve as an alternate physician if alternate physician supervision will be utilized. If an alternate physician(s) will participate in the quality assurance and improvement meetings with the APRN or PA, this information must be included in ... ”
What if an alternate physician is involved in delegation of prescriptive authority on a temporary basis?
The prescriptive authority agreement designates who may serve as an alternate physician if alternate physician supervision will be utilized. If an alternate physician(s) will participate in the quality assurance and improvement meetings with the APRN or PA, this information must be included in the prescriptive authority agreement.
“No. Free standing clinics, centers or other medical practices that are owned or operated by or associated with a hospital or long term care facility that are not physically located within the hospital or long term care facility are not considered facility based practices. Prescriptive au ... ”
If I work in a clinic owned by the hospital, is this considered a facility-based practice?
No. Free standing clinics, centers or other medical practices that are owned or operated by or associated with a hospital or long term care facility that are not physically located within the hospital or long term care facility are not considered facility based practices. Prescriptive authority agreements are required in these settings.
“... xercise prescriptive authority under one of these delegation mechanisms. ”
Is a prescriptive authority agreement required in a hospital or long term care facility-based practice?
Although it is possible to use a prescriptive authority agreement in a hospital or long term care facility based practice, it is not required. You may continue to practice under protocols in these settings. APRNs and PAs must exercise prescriptive authority under one of these delegation mechanisms.
“In a long term care facility based practice, delegation is by the medical director. ”
Who may delegate prescriptive authority in a long term care facility based practice?
In a long term care facility based practice, delegation is by the medical director.
“... specified circumstances a physician who issues a standing delegation under chapter 203 generally “is not liable in connection with an act performed under that standing delegation order”). Thus, we cannot conclude that the liability of a physician delegating the administration of anesthe ... ”
Are physicians potentially subject to discipline for violations of the standard of care by CRNAs to whom they have delegated the selection or administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
Yes, potentially. Although physicians are not required to supervise CRNA’s for delegated tasks, they nonetheless remain subject to potential liability for violations of the standard of care by CRNAs, depending on federal and state statutes and regulations. The degree to which a physician is required to supervise a CRNA during the performance of a task in anesthesia services is left to the “physician’s professional judgment in light of other relevant federal and state laws, facility policies, medical staff bylaws, and ethical standards.” (Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JC-0117). However, physician supervision during the medical management of a patient while undergoing an anesthetic may require supervision dependent on federal and state statutes and regulations.
Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0353 found “In authorizing physicians to delegate the administration of anesthesia to CRNAs, the Legislature did not expressly limit the liability of the delegating physician. See TEX. OCC. CODE § 157.058; cf. id. § 157.004(c) (providing that in specified circumstances a physician who issues a standing delegation under chapter 203 generally “is not liable in connection with an act performed under that standing delegation order”). Thus, we cannot conclude that the liability of a physician delegating the administration of anesthesia to a CRNA is limited solely to the determination of competency. Questions of physician liability in any specific context are highly factual and not an appropriate determination for the opinion process. See Tex. Att’y Gen. Op. No. GA-0446 (2006) at 18 (“Questions of fact are not appropriate to the opinion process.”) (Page 4 with emphasis added.)
“... eral and state statutes and regulations regarding delegation. The physician retains responsibility of the medical management of the patient. Therefore, the delegating physician must consider the delegatee’s education, training, and experience prior to delegating. Additionally ... ”
When is Physician supervision of a CRNA required?
Regardless of the circumstances when supervision is or is not required, it is important to remember that the delegating physician must abide by all required federal and state statutes and regulations regarding delegation. The physician retains responsibility of the medical management of the patient. Therefore, the delegating physician must consider the delegatee’s education, training, and experience prior to delegating. Additionally, delegation may be revoked by the delegating physician at any time.
The Texas Attorney General has issued three opinions on CRNA supervision. The latest opinion found that although physician supervision of a CRNA is not required in Texas Occupations Code Sec. 157.058, other federal and state statutes and regulations may require physician supervision of a CRNA, a CRNA may not administer an anesthetic that is a controlled substance outside the presence of a physician, and the Legislature did not expressly limit the liability of the delegating physician.
Specifically, Texas Attorney General Opinion KP-0353 found “Section 157.058 of the Occupations Code does not, by itself, require a physician who properly delegates anesthesia-related tasks to a certified registered nurse anesthetist (“CRNA”) to supervise the performance of those acts.” (Page 5)
However, KP-0353 also found “…the language of chapter 157 is not the only relevant authority to consider in addressing the question of physician supervision over acts delegated to a CRNA. Federal regulations limiting Medicare coverage and conditioning hospital participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs require physician supervision of a CRNA when administering anesthesia in certain circumstances. See, e.g., 42 C.F.R. §§ 416.42(b)(2), 482.52(a)(4), 485.639(c)(1)(v), (2) (requiring a CRNA to operate under a physician’s supervision when administering anesthesia in certain circumstances). Furthermore, a CRNA may not administer an anesthetic that is a controlled substance outside the presence of a physician. See TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §§ 481.002(1)(A) (defining “administer” to require agent to apply controlled substance in presence of physician), .071(a) (prohibiting physician from causing controlled substance to be administered under physician’s “direction and supervision” except for valid medical purpose and in course of medical practice). And a CRNA may not obtain an anesthetic that is a dangerous drug unless a physician has listed that CRNA as the physician’s designated agent. See id. §§ 483.001(4) (defining “designated agent”), .022(a) (requiring physician to name each designated agent in writing). (Page 3 with emphasis added.)
Finally, KP-0353 found “Whether and the extent to which physician supervision is required for an act delegated to a CRNA will depend on the specific act delegated, the type of facility in which the CRNA performs the act, and any relevant regulations of that facility. And while section 157.058 authorizes a physician to delegate to a CRNA, a physician is never required to do so. If a physician is concerned about a CRNA’s ability to perform a delegated act or desires to limit the delegation, the physician retains the authority to refrain from delegating, to limit the delegation, or to supervise the delegation to whatever extent the physician determines necessary. In sum, the authority to delegate provided by section 157.058 of the Occupations Code does not eliminate the need to comply with all other applicable statutes, regulations, bylaws, ethical standards, and a physician’s own professional judgment. See TEX. OCC. CODE § 157.007 (“An act delegated by a physician under [chapter 157] must comply with other applicable laws.”). (Page 4 with emphasis added.)
“APRNs or PAs may prescribe schedule II drugs in the following situations: (1) in a hospital facility-based practice, in accordance with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff or a committee of the hospital's medical staff as provided by the hospital's bylaws to ensure patient safety ... ”
Who can prescribe Schedule II drugs under physician delegation?
APRNs or PAs may prescribe schedule II drugs in the following situations:
(1) in a hospital facility-based practice, in accordance with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff or a committee of the hospital's medical staff as provided by the hospital's bylaws to ensure patient safety and as part of care provided to a patient who:
(A) has been admitted to the hospital for an intended length of stay of 24 hours or greater; or
(B) is receiving services in the emergency department of the hospital; or
(2) as part of the plan of care for the treatment of a person who has executed a written certification of a terminal illness, has elected to receive hospice care, and is receiving hospice treatment from a qualified hospice provider.
“No. A free standing emergency department is not located within the hospital anddoes not qualify as an eligible site for delegation of schedule II authority. The physician may only delegate authority to prescribe controlled substances in schedules III through V in this setting. Auth ... ”
Can schedule II authority be delegated in a free standing emergency department that is affiliated with a hospital?
No. A free standing emergency department is not located within the hospital anddoes not qualify as an eligible site for delegation of schedule II authority. The physician may only delegate authority to prescribe controlled substances in schedules III through V in this setting. Authority to prescribe dangerous drugs, nonprescription drugs and devices may be delegated in any setting.
“Yes. Nothing changed for delegation of prescriptive authority for controlled substances in schedules III through V. ”
Can APRNs and PAs in hospital-based clinics continue to prescribe drugs in schedules III through V?
Yes. Nothing changed for delegation of prescriptive authority for controlled substances in schedules III through V.
“... ian who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations. ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... endent 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 ... ”
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.
“... m. 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. ... ”
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.