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med.ohio.gov
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September 2018 Newsletter |
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Important Regulatory Changes for Physician Assistants
The Medical Board significantly updated and streamlined the rules addressing physician assistant (PA) practice to reflect changes in Ohio law. Rules that parroted statutory language or conflicted with the changes to the Revised Code were rescinded. Some existing rules were amended to include current terminology.
Rule 4730-1-06 Licensure as a Physician Assistant now addresses the PA licensure and renewal requirements; applications received from veterans, service members or their spouses; and how a licensed PA can obtain a valid prescriber number. This rule also explains how PAs may earn one hour of CME for every 60 minutes spent providing health care services in Ohio, as a volunteer, to indigent or uninsured patients. Recent changes in Ohio law regarding OARRS reports and prescribing opioid analgesics, benzodiazepines, or other reported drugs are addressed in Rule 4730-2-10 Standards and Procedures for review of the “Ohio Automated RX Reporting System.”
Click here to view the revised PA rules
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License Expire October 1?
Renew Now!
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eLicense.ohio.gov will be undergoing maintenance on Sunday, September 30 from 9-11 p.m. We encourage you to renew your expiring license now, prior to the outage as no one will be able to process payments on the eLicense portal during that time.
Physicians, massage therapists and cosmetic therapists with a last name beginning with H, I, J, or K have until midnight October 1, 2018 to renew their licenses. If the license is not renewed by that date the license expires, and the licensee will be prohibited by law from continuing to practice. Physicians with an expired license will be unable to log on to OARRS. All renewals need to be done online at elicense.ohio.gov. Contact the Renewal Department at med.renewal@med.ohio.gov if you need help establishing an eLicense account or renewing your license.
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Elder Abuse Reporting Required
As of September 29, 2018, Ohio law now requires MDs, DOs, and DPMs to report suspected elder abuse to the county department of job and family services. To help licensees understand the reporting requirements, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services published "
Understanding Elder Abuse – A Guide for Medical Professionals.” Click here to access this valuable information.
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Please Update Your Public Address
Ohio law mandates the State Medical Board of Ohio publish rosters listings licensees’ contact information. The “public address” information provided by each licensee is the address included in the roster listing. The public address can be different than the mailing address at which you wish to receive official Medical Board correspondence. Be sure to keep this information up-to-date by accessing your eLicense account and updating your addresses.
https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_CommunitiesLogin
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Did You Know?
About OVI
Did you know that driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol could put your professional license in jeopardy? A criminal conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (OVI) may trigger an investigation into whether the licensee is unable to safely practice due to use or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Disciplinary actions for impairment can include revocation, probation, practice limitations and varying degrees of suspension; more than 30 percent of discipline from the board is because of licensee impairment.
Here are some things to remember to keep your license with the medical board in good standing:
- Obey the law. Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, whether you are at the office or in public.
- Self-report. The renewal application asks about misdemeanors or felony convictions that have occurred since the last renewal. The initial application asks about arrests as well as convictions, and they should be disclosed even if the charges are later dropped or the case has been expunged.
- Be honest. Failing to disclose information on applications and renewals may be considered falsifying an application and can result in discipline by the board. Being honest keeps the application review straight-forward. If you withhold information and the board finds out later, the evaluation of your situation may become complex. This can result in a delay or denial of obtaining your license or other disciplinary actions.
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HealthScene Ohio Summer 2018
The final HealthScene Ohio magazine is now available. The Summer 2018 issue features articles including:
A New Outlook - Patient sees difference cataract surgery can make
More Than Just Sunscreen - Are you taking time to protect your eyes?
I Feel Your Pain - Anesthesiologist Assistants are an important resource for those going through painful procedures
#MeToo - The importance of Trauma-Informed Care
Click here to read these articles and more.
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Office Closure
The Medical Board’s office is closed on Monday, October 8 for the Columbus Day holiday. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9.
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Medical Marijuana
Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program: A Quick Video Overview
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The State Medical Board of Ohio is now accepting applications for a certificate to recommend (CTR) under the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. Ohio MDs and DOs with a full, unrestricted license are eligible to apply for a certificate to recommend medical marijuana. Click here to read full details.
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Once a physician's CTR application is approved by the board, they should review the standards of care outlined in Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03.
Once the patient registry is established by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy (coinciding with the availability of product in dispensaries), the physician will create a patient record in this portal and certify the patient's qualifying condition. |
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Medical Marijuana
Subject Matter Experts
As part of the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, the State Medical Board of Ohio has been tasked with reviewing the petitions to add qualifying medical conditions to the program.
The board is currently looking for qualified subject matter experts to assist in reviewing evidence submitted in support of these petitions. If you are interested in being an expert for the reviews, please click here for more information. |
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CBD Oil Considered Marijuana per Federal Law
CBD oil (whether natural or synthetic) is considered to be marijuana under federal law and, therefore, is illegal to possess. Despite what vendors may say, Ohio law does not authorize any Medical Board licensee to possess medical marijuana in the course of his or her practice. This includes the application of massage oils and creams containing hemp and cannabinoids, including THC or CBD. |
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Manage Pain, Prevent Addiction
Take Charge Ohio features resources for providers and patients to help educate about opioid addiction, its impact in Ohio, and how to take action using these free, ready-to-use resources.
TakeChargeOhio.org > |
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No More Paper
Applications
The medical board is no longer accepting paper applications, renewal applications or license verification requests.
All of these items need to be completed electronically through eLicense.ohio.gov.
eLicense.ohio.gov >
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Monthly Formal Action Report
Review summary descriptions of the disciplinary actions initiated and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the medical board at its monthly meeting. Individual's license information can be found on eLicense.
Monthly Formal Actions >
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