April 2022 eNews from SMBO

April 2022 eNews

Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio

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The State Medical Board of Ohio protects the public by ensuring qualified providers are held to the standard of care and safely treat patients. With such a large responsibility we recognize it may be difficult for the public to understand the board’s full scope and the significance of its day-to-day operations.

 

In March, the board announced the launch of a public engagement campaign, Get to Know SMBO with the purpose of educating the public about the board’s core services and providing clear instructions on how to file a complaint.

 

Among the new additions, we've added a “For the Public” tab on the website with helpful patient resources, are seeking to engage with patient audiences, and launched a YouTube series of videos featuring SMBO staff and leadership explaining common board practices.

 

Through this campaign, we look forward to finding opportunities to collaborate with our fellow state agencies and community partners to better inform the public. Our commitment to serving the patients of Ohio is unwavering. We extend an invitation to all to get to know the State Medical Board of Ohio.

Seeking Comments on Proposed Rules

The State Medical Board of Ohio has sent out podiatry licensure rules for initial circulation to interested parties. At this time, public comment is being sought; the deadline for submitting comments is May 6.

CDC Health Advisory 

Click here to download the CDC's Health Advisory regarding adenovirus testing and the reporting of children with acute hepatitis of unknown etiology

Executive Order Banning New Opioids 

On April 6, Governor DeWine signed Executive Order 2022-05D to suspend the normal rulemaking process to allow the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify a number of bezimidazole-opioids as Schedule One drugs, meaning they have no accepted medical use in treatment and pose an imminent hazard to public health, safety, and welfare.
Click the image to view the toolkit.

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Communications Toolkit

The Ohio Department of Health has created a communications toolkit to help providers continue to educate and inform patients about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine booster in ongoing protection against COVID-19. 

Click the image to view the toolkit. 

Accepting Applications for Physician Assistant Policy Committee and Massage Therapy Advisory Council

The Medical Board is accepting applications for a consumer member on the Physician Assistant Policy Committee and Massage Therapy Advisory Council. A consumer member is a person not affiliated with any health care profession representing the interests of consumers.

If you know someone who may be interested in applying for either of these vacant seats, please share the information below:
Well-Being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service 
Click here for more information about this free, and anonymous checkup for health care professionals' mental and emotional health. 

Monthly Formal Action reports include summary descriptions of the disciplinary actions initiated and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Medical Board at its monthly meeting. Reports also contain updated information regarding changes in probationary monitoring requirements, reinstatement of licenses following suspension, and status reports of cases on appeal through the courts.

 

Click here to view the March formal action report.
Licensee obligation to complete death certificates
When an individual dies under natural causes the attending physician is to sign the death certificate within forty-eight hours after the death. Read the Medical Board's policy statement and FAQs here.
ICD-10 Code
Ohio prescribers are required to include the diagnosis code on all controlled substance prescriptions per 4729:5-5-15 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
COVID-19 resources
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is leading Ohio’s pandemic response. If you have questions or concerns about their programs, please use the links below. SMBO will continue to share information from ODH as it is received. 
 
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UPCOMING MEETINGS

May 6 –   Physician Assistant Policy Committee

May 10 – Massage Therapy Advisory Council

May 11 – Board Meeting

Meetings are in-person. They are shared as a courtesy via livestream on our YouTube channel.
 
CONTACT US
30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
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Duty to report obligation

Licensees have statutory and ethical duties to report certain misconduct to the board.

 
Frequently Asked Questions 

The board has created FAQ documents to address questions on specific rules and protocol.

 

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