Which of the Following Agencies Registers Physicians for the Writing of Prescriptions?

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FDA EA Program webinar
URGENT PT CE DEADLINES
New Emergency Licenses
Doctor SCAM Alert
Reporting Child Abuse
PT Telehealth use ended
Free Physician Counseling
Response times and COVID
Convalescent Plasma
Corona Virus Resources
Electronic RX Waiver
PII Notice
Perinatal Mental Health
NEW Opioid Best Practices
PMP Utilization Monitored
Marijuana Guidelines
Medical Marijuana Act
GDPR Notice
Medical Treatment Laws CE

FDA EA Program webinar

FDA Drug Topics: Overview of Expanded Access (EA) Program and EA eRequest Site

Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 12:00 PM ( NOON) CST

FDA's Division of Drug Information in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is excited to present a series of educational webinars targeting the needs of all health care professionals and students, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Interact with FDA staff from a variety of divisions and learn more about the FDA and drug regulation!

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 NOON CST, CDER's Office of Communication, Division of Drug Information (DDI) will host a webinar titled:FDA Drug Topics: Overview of Expanded Access (EA) Program and EA eRequest Site. Expanded Access (EA) is use of an investigational drug or biologic to treat a patient with a serious disease or condition who does not have comparable or satisfactory alternative therapies. This webinar will provide an overview of FDA's EA Program and introduce participants to resources like the EA eRequest site hosted by the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA. The EA eRequest site enables physicians to prepare and sign EA requests and submit those requests securely to FDA.

Activity Outline and Continuing Education Information: Overview of Expanded Access (EA) Program and EA eRequest Site (PDF - 158KB)

Posted on 12/03/2021

URGENT PT CE DEADLINES

URGENT PT CE DEADLINES

THE 2021 PHYSICAL THERAPY

CONTINUING EDUCATION

JANUARY, 1, 2022

at Midnight (12:00 am)

Be sure to include ALL of the following items in PDF format:

Course Title with Summary
Program Agenda
Goals & Objectives
Program Location
Contact Information
Certification Method
Specified Dates
Instructor Background

If ANY of the above items are NOT included in your submission, it WILL delay the approval of your course and could result in denial of your course.

Please send course submittal questions to PTCEU@okmedicalboard.org

Posted on 11/12/2021

New Emergency Licenses

Due to the increased occurrences of CoVid-19 infections, on August 25, 2021, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt enacted into law Temporary Critical Need Licensure Flexibility Emergency Rules

These rules allow for the issuance of Temporary Medical Doctor (MD), Physician Assistant (PA), and Respiratory Care Practitioner (RC) licenses for current holders of equivalent licenses in other U.S. States. The out-of-state license must be active and in good standing. Applicants for Oklahoma Critical Need licenses must fill out a short application form and complete an Extended Background Check. There is a $35 fee associated with the extended background check, but no fee for the Oklahoma Critical Need application itself.

PA Critical Need applicants must also complete and submit a Form 5 - Physician Assistant Delegating Practice Agreementwith their application.

All Emergency Critical Need licenses will be valid for 180 days from day of issuance, unless canceled by the Medical Board.

Posted on 08/25/2021

Doctor SCAM Alert

Doctor SCAM ALERT ,

We have received several reports of attempts to extort money out of MDs & DOs through the use of PHONE CALLS from the licensing boards.

The medical boards DO NOT UTILIZE THESE TACTICS OF REQUESTING PERSONAL INFORMATION OR DEMANDING MONEY FOR ANY ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

DO NOT respond to these efforts and please report them to our Investigations Department at:

investigations@okmedicalboard.org

or call

(405) 962-1400 ext 120

Posted on 07/26/2021

Reporting Child Abuse

Oklahoma State law requires every health care professional , teacher, and every OTHER person who has reason to believe that a child under 18 is being abused or neglected, or is in danger of being abused or neglected, must report the suspicion of abuse promptly to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS).

Click here for more information

Statewide 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline:

1-800-522-3511

Posted on 06/17/2021

PT Telehealth use ended

Physical Therapy use of Telehealth allowed during the pandemic by the Governor's Executive Order ended May 4^th, 2021.

Click here to view the Executive Order withdrawing and cancelling all COVID emergency orders.

If you are currently utilizing Telehealth in your PT or PTA practice, you must cease immediately!

The PT Committee is working on permanent language for after the pandemic which will be written to be more clear.

UPDATE:

The Role of School-based Physical Therapy through the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and delivered in person OR by Telehealth is NOT impacted by the Governor's Final Executive Order.

Successful Participation for All Students in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) May Continue as Before!

Posted on 05/17/2021

Free Physician Counseling

Program Features

Free limited counseling sessions for Oklahoma physicians
Confidential counseling
Locations available throughout Oklahoma
Telemedicine sessions available
Appointment hours are flexible with a physician's schedule in mind
Urgent appointments are available

Clickhere to learn more about the Physician Wellness Program/

Posted on 11/06/2020

Response times and COVID

Your Message Has Been Received

We apologize that the Oklahoma Medical board is currently "work location" compromised with the licensing staff due to the Pandemic. With the current events, most of us are working from home and may not be able to answer our phones in a timely manner. Please know and understand that we are working as efficiently as we can. We want to get health professionals licensed and working as fast as possible. Phone calls, snail mail and faxes can slow the licensing process down considerably!

PLEASE USE EMAIL TO CORRESPOND WITH US. Emails ARE much faster and less interruptive in the licensing process. PLEASE SCAN DOCUMENTS AND EMAIL TO US. Every piece of mailed, faxed information or when dropped by the agency in person is a slower process due to in-office scheduling.

We want you to come to Oklahoma to practice SO help us during this time to protect the citizens of this state by helping us do our due diligence and prompt licensure process BY USING EMAIL for all of your communication.

Please understand this agency processes an average of 2300 applications each year and renews over 25,000 licensees annually. EMAILS are managed by the same individuals who process licensure applications. Duplicate emails, phone calls and faxes reduce the amount of time these individuals have to process YOUR application. Please be assured that the information included with your EMAIL will be collected and documented.

If the email submitted includes information pertaining to a pending application, please be advised that updates to applications will be reflected on the * "Check the Status of a Pending Application" portal at

https://secure.okmedicalboard.org/applicant/signin

*All applicants will receive a letter with their specific PIN to check their application status on-line. The applicant should share their PIN with their authorized contact person so that they can check the application online portal as well. If an application has been submitted but you have not yet received a PIN to check the application status, it is because the application is still being processed. The PIN will be sent as soon as the checklist has been created.

The staff of the Oklahoma Medical Board appreciates your cooperation and patience.

Lyle R. Kelsey, Director

Oklahoma Medical Board

Posted on 08/28/2020

Convalescent Plasma

Oklahoma Blood Institute

Searching for Plasma Donors

Oklahoma City, Wednesday July 29, 2020: The Oklahoma Blood Institute needs your help! Oklahoma is in critical need of convalescent plasma, and OBI is asking for your assistance in meeting this need. How can you help? Contact your patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and let them know that donating their plasma can save the lives of fellow Oklahomans.

Click here to visit the OBI website for more information. Recovered patients can enter the National COVID-19 Plasma Registry here. If you wish to share this link with patients or put it on your website, copy this URL: bit.ly/covid19-registry-ok.

If you've recovered from COVID-19 or had a positive COVID-19 antibody test, please sign up today for Oklahoma's registry by visiting bit.ly/covid19-registry-ok or calling 888-308-3924. Positive COVID-19 test results should be faxed to 405-278-3140 or emailed to results@bio-linked.org.

Posted on 07/30/2020

Corona Virus Resources

Public Resources

Click here for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)webpage concerning the Corona Virus for healthcare professionals

Click here for Oklahoma Health Department webpage for Corona Virus Information

Posted on 07/10/2020

Electronic RX Waiver

63 O.S. §2-309 regarding E-Prescribing will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The law requires electronic prescribing shall be utilized for Schedules II, III, IV, and V. The law places the Licensing Boards with the authority to grant waivers.

The waivers apply to Oklahoma law only. Federal Law mandated ePrescribing for Medicaid and Medicare starting January 1,2021 and no additional State waivers are being granted by OSBMLS.

Click here to view list of Approved Waivers still in effect

Posted on 11/15/2019

PII Notice

Click here to learn how the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision stores and uses Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Posted on 11/01/2019

Perinatal Mental Health

New Oklahoma Statute on Perinatal Mental Health Effective Nov. 1

A new Oklahoma statute related to perinatal mental health goes into effect November 1, 2019. This statute, from enrolled SB 419, requires Oklahoma hospitals and licensed health care providers to educate and screen their patients for perinatal mental health disorders.

Click here for more information about the Perinatal Mental Health statute

Posted on 10/28/2019

NEW Opioid Best Practices

Latest Update to the Opioid Best Practices Document (click to view)

Senate Bill 848 - Requires One Hour of Opioid Prescribing Continuing Medical Education annually (Click to view)

Posted on 06/14/2019

PMP Utilization Monitored

*Prescription Monitoring Program – PMP: Failure to check PMP is grounds for disciplinary action by the respective licensing board of each Prescriber. PMP must be checked at the initial prescription and then at least every 180 days. 63 O.S. §2-309D(G) For best practice, the PMP should be checked more frequently than 180 days, but it is not required by 63 O.S. §2-309(D).

Chronic Pain Prescriptions: If continuing treatment for three months or more, practitioner shall: (1) review every three (3) months the course of treatment, any new information regarding etiology of pain and progress toward treatment objectives; (2) assess patient prior to every renewal to determine if patient is experiencing dependency and document assessment; (3) periodically make reasonable efforts, unless clinically contraindicated to stop, decrease dosage, or try other treatment modalities; (4) review PMP; (5) monitor compliance with patient provider agreement, and state "chronic pain" on the face of the prescription.

Posted on 06/14/2019

Marijuana Guidelines

Posted on 03/12/2019

Medical Marijuana Act

What physicians need to know about Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act

In June of 2018, Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana through the passage of State Question 788. The law allows qualifying patients to purchase and use medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary if certain criteria are met. Patients must provide a recommendation form signed by a physician. The following provides guidance on physician registration and physician recommendations.

Guidance for Recommending Physicians

Physician Registration Form

IMPORTANT: The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) Food Safety Standards Board is the authority entrusted to carry out the requirements of this Law.

Please direct all calls and inquiries to OMMA at:

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
Phone: (405) 522-6662
Email: omma@ok.gov
Website: omma.ok.gov

Posted on 08/21/2018

GDPR Notice

European Union Residents - GDPR Notice : In accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, all applications submitted are a matter of public record. Social Security Numbers and any HIPAA-protected data are redacted. By applying for and retaining an Oklahoma Medical License, you are giving consent to share your information with anyone requesting it and waiving your right to be notified when your data is requested. We are also required to retain licensee records for a minimum of 10 years after the license expires, so any information submitted will remain a public record for that time period.

Posted on 05/24/2018

Medical Treatment Laws CE

Health Care Providers' Responsibilities and Rights Under Certain Medical Treatment Laws.
Pursuant to state law (Title 63, Oklahoma Stat. Ann, Section 3162), inpatient health care services entities shall ensure that all health care providers and other defined officials associated with the inpatient health care services entity are provided with a copy of this brochure - Click here to read and print the brochure

Online Presentation is available on the Education Section of this Website. Click here: Education
.
The Guide to create login and use the online presentation can be downloaded at: The Guide to MTLA
.
Information for Patients and Their Families: Click here to read Your Medical Treatment Rights Under Oklahoma Law.

Full Text of Enrolled House Bill 2603 -this is the text of the legislation that created this requirement:

http://www.okmedicalboard.org/download/743/Medical+Treatment+Laws+Information+Act+-+HB2603.pdf

Posted on 03/24/2015

About

Medical Board's Mission

To promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications, standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints, conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law. To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.

Medical Board's Vision

To ensure that qualified health care professionals are available to the citizens of Oklahoma.

Medical Board's Values and Behaviors

We take pride in our agency's ability to ensure that qualified healthcare professionals are available to the citizens of this state. We will perform our responsibilities with integrity and professionalism. We recognize the importance of personal and professional development for each employee and we will seek ways to expand their knowledge and capabilities.

We will be responsive to the needs of the potential licensees. The agency strives to process an application for licensure within a reasonable length time.

We are committed to protecting the public from the aberrant practices of any licensed professional. We will be sensitive to the complaints from anyone concerning a professional licensed by the agency. Complaints in any form and from any source will be reviewed, acknowledged and adjudicated to some conclusion within a conservative time period.

We will respond in a timely manner to anyone needing services and/or information from the agency in person or by telephone, fax, e-mail, postal mail or the Internet. We value our ability to serve the public by providing useful and easily accessible information.

All public records are available for review and all board meetings are open to the public.

Website information

This website and its contents are updated 3 times daily. Here you will find current and vital information on medical practitioners licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS). The Board has made every effort to present this information in a timely, unbiased format.

NOTICE: This public website is designed to serve the public with their individual search for providers. It is not intended for mass harvesting of data/data mining for business purpose. All searches are monitored and any attempt of data mining will result in your IP address being blocked from accessing our server. To obtain data for business purpose use our database request form or subscribe to our subscriber services. Contact supportservices@okmedicalboard.org for more information.

Which of the Following Agencies Registers Physicians for the Writing of Prescriptions?

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