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“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.
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All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS, ACUPUNCTURE, MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, ACUDETOX SPECIALISTS, MEDICAL PHYSICISTS AND SURGICAL ASSISTANTS licensees have access to establish a free, basic account with CE Broker. Beginning Ju ... ”
Description: Chapter 187 Respiratory Care Practitioners - Preamble and Rule
Document: ... bes the status of being placed on inactive status in accordance with §604.156 of the Actand the requirementsto obtain recertification under §187.14 of this subchapterSUBCHAPTER C. PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS.New §187.Going Reporting Requirements, explains the requirements related to a Respiratory Care ...
Description: Chapter 188 Perfusionists - Preamble and Rule
Document: ... five years the proposed repealandnew sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing these proposed sections will be to remove redundant languagefrom rules, simplify the rule, and make the ruleseasier to understandMr. Freshour has also determined that for the first fi ...
Description: Chapter 189 Medical Physicists - Preamble and Rule
Document: ... a Medical Physicist must report any event listed in 162.2(b)(1) through (7) of this title within 10 days after the event.New §189.13Procedural Rules, describesthe applicability of Chapter 179regarding Procedural RulesChapter 177regarding Complaints and InvestigationChapter 180regarding Disciplinar ...
Description: Repeal Chapter 191 District Review Committees
Document: ... he first five years these proposed repealswill be in effect, there will be noeffect on local economy and local employment.Pursuant to Government Code §2001.0221, the agency provides the following Government Growth Impact Statement for these proposed repeal. For each year of the first five years the ...
Description: Repeal Chapter 196 Voluntary Relinquishment or Surrender of a Medical License
Document: ... he first five years these proposed repealswill be in effect, there will be noeffect on local economy and local employment.Pursuant to Government Code §2001.0221, the agency provides the following Government Growth Impact Statement for these proposed repeal. For each year of the first five years the ...
Description: Repeal Chapter 199 Public Information
Document: ... he first five years these proposed repealswill be in effect, there will be noeffect on local economy and local employment.Pursuant to Government Code §2001.0221, the agency provides the following Government Growth Impact Statement for these proposed repeal. For each year of the first five years the ...
Description: TMB Welcomes 2,000+ New Licenses!
Document: ... e Last Name Suffix License Issue Date Degree Physician License MD NICHOLS MILLER DO WILLIAM GREEN STONE KING WATTS JACKSON EDWARD WHITE YOUNG GREER CARTER HAYES MOORE JR PARKER SARAH WILSON AUSTIN HAWKINS HALEY SMITH THOMPSON SAMUEL JOSEPHINE MAY DANIEL SAENZ CLA ...
Description: TMB suspends Lubbock physician (Joshi)
Document: ... c. No. S3687), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that in May 2024, Dr. Joshi signed an Interim Drug Testing Agreement agreeing to abstain from the use of alcohol ...
Description: TMB suspends San Antonio physician (Ockershausen)
Document: ... . (Lic. No. ), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that Dr. Ockershausen continues to prescribe controlled substances and practice medicine outside of the limits an ...
Description: TMB suspends McAllen physician (Bose)
Document: ... M.D. (Lic. No. ), after determining hcontinuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that Dr. Bose is suffering from a physical impairment, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), that interferes with ...
Description: TMB Bulletin September 2024
Document: ... g �ck-borne diseases must complete CME in this area. Any course taken must meet Formal Category 1 or 1A requirements. For more informa�on on con�nuing educa�on (CE) hours that must be obtained to meet a respec�ve occupa�on’s ac� ...
Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board Recognizes PA Week
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober , 202Media contact:
Description: Medical Radiologic Technology Board Full Board Minutes (June 28, 2024)
Document: ... proved. Mr. Morrenseconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed.Agenda item #9, Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding approval, rescinding or denial of program or instructor.There were none.Agenda item #10, Report on Program Approvals/Renewals. Ms. Unterborn repo ...
Description: TMB FY 24 Annual Internal Audit Report
Document: ... -up on the findings and recommendations presented in the prior year’s internal audit report that were not fully implemented. This report reflects the results and implementation status of our follow-up procedures, and includes all information required for compliance with the State of Texas Internal ...
Description: TMB suspends Brighton, CO physician (Patel)
Document: ... c. No. S6707), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuingthreat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that Dr. Patel was arrested in Colorado and charged with two counts of Pandering a Child, one count Criminal Solic ...
“... 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 ... ”
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.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“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 c ... ”
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.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have r ... ”
Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?
A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription.
“There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check ... ”
How far ahead of time can I check the PMP?
There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check is completed too far ahead of time, then there may be new information in the PMP that the prescriber is not considering.
The PMP is updated on a 24-hour basis and therefore contains information accurate up to 24 hours prior to completion of the check.
“At this time, all you must do is fill out the waiver application. No additional information is currently required. ”
What do I need to submit to TMB in order to qualify for a waiver?
At this time, all you must do is fill out the waiver application. No additional information is currently required.
“... ted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also c ... ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“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.
“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.&nbs ... ”
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.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... erprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”. ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... ; While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.st ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Fede ... ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.