Health License Defense

There are new prescriptive delegation rules drafted by the Texas Medical Board and many physicians, APRNs or PAs may not be aware of the changes.  The rules apply to prescriptions, delegation by physicians, practice sites, and review of charts.  One of the big areas that can impact an APRN or PA is the requirement for [...]

Texas Medical Board staff met with the representatives of the Texas Nursing Board and the Department of Public Safety regarding prescriptive delegation for mid-level providers.  They discussed the two methods that mid-level providers to prescribe scheduled drugs:
 (1) The mid-level providers can obtain there own certification with the DEA and DPS.  Their individual certification number must [...]