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Sedation and Anesthesia Required Preoperative Checklist for Texas Dentists

August 14, 2019Posts

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE or Dental Board) establishes standards for and regulates the practice of dentistry in Texas and enforces the Dental Practice Act and other statutes relating to the practice of dentistry. To administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation or Levels 1, 2, 3, or 4 sedation Texas dentists must hold a permit from the Dental Board. 22 Tex. Admin. Code §110.2. No permit from the TSBDE is required for a...

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How Many TMB Complaints Go to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

August 12, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the regulatory body for physicians, medical radiologic technologist, acupuncturists, and other health care practitioners in Texas. By statute, the Board has the authority and duty to resolve complaints filed against its licensees. It receives and reviews over 8,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals, and other sources. The Board has statutory enforcement procedures it must follow in the resolution of every case. A complaint...

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Criminal History & Nurse License Eligibility in Texas

August 10, 2019Posts

Conviction of certain types of crimes affects nurse license eligibility in Texas. The ability to maintain or renew a Texas nurse license is also affected by conviction of certain crimes. Nurse Licensure of Individuals with Criminal History in Texas The Texas Administrative Code establishes the criteria utilized by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) in determining the effect of criminal history on nursing licensure and eligibility for nursing licensure. 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.28. This...

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The Controversial Pathway to Independent Practice for Texas Licensed Psychological Associates (LPAs)

August 08, 2019Posts

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists offers four types of licenses to practice psychology in the state of Texas: Licensed Psychological Associate: A license for qualified individuals with graduate degrees to practice psychology. Licensed Specialist in School Psychology: This license is required by law for the practice of school psychology in Texas public schools. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist: A doctoral-level license to practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Prerequisite for licensure...

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Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019

August 06, 2019Posts

In an effort to combat the misuse and abuse of certain prescription medications, Texas implemented the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to assist prescribers of controlled substances with monitoring patient prescription history. The PMP seeks to avoid duplicative prescriptions, prevent drug diversion, and control misuse of controlled substances. Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019 Beginning September 1, 2019, prescribers of opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or carisoprodol will be required to check the patient’s PMP history...

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