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June eNews
Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio
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COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Infants and Young Children
COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for children 6 months through 4 years following action by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Click here to view the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) provider guidance document. |
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Provider update on infant formula alternatives
Due to the recent Abbott infant formula recall and related formula shortages, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) WIC Program is temporarily allowing several flexibilities, including more formula options (brands and container sizes) for standard milk and soy-based infant formulas. Additionally, the Ohio WIC Program is temporarily allowing the issuance of store brand hypoallergenic infant formulas.
Click here to view a letter from the Interim Director of the Ohio WIC Program. You can also access the
Ohio WIC Prescribed Formula and Food Request Form here.
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Autism and opioid use disorder rejected as qualifying conditions
On Wednesday, June 8 the State Medical Board of Ohio voted to reject the petitions for autism spectrum disorder and opioid use disorder due to a lack of scientific evidence that supports the efficacy of medical marijuana for the two conditions. These conditions will not be added to Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program at this time.
The board could review these conditions at a later date if additional studies or evidence are brought forth in the petition process. The next window for petitions will be November 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
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ODH health alert: Monkeypox virus update
ODH has identified a probable case of monkeypox infection in an adult male Ohio resident based on preliminary testing at the ODH laboratory. Confirmatory monkeypox testing at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pending. Click here to read the news release.
ODH has also created a memo that outlines resources available for the diagnosis of monkeypox and other important information. Healthcare providers who suspect monkeypox due to clinical presentation and patient history should report suspected cases to the appropriate local health department based on the patient’s address. Click here to view the memo.
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FSMTB seeking input from massage therapists
FSMTB is asking for input from licensed massage therapists to determine the content of the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx®) and make sure that it reflects current practice. If you are a massage therapist, please consider completing the Job Task Analysis Survey by June 30 to provide your input. Immediately following, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a separate survey about sexual harassment experienced by massage therapists.
To access the Job Task Analysis Survey and the Sexual Harassment Survey, you may visit www.fsmtb.org. Both surveys are voluntary and anonymous.
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Continuing education for respiratory care professionals and dietitians
The board's website no longer provides the one-hour Ohio respiratory care law/professional ethics continuing education or the one-hour continuing education related to ethics or laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of dietetics.
Although these CE options have been removed from the website, they are still required for license renewal.
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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 May formal action report.
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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. |
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Ohio prescribers are required to include the diagnosis code on all controlled substance prescriptions per 4729:5-5-15 of the Ohio Administrative Code. |
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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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Stay in touch with us!
#didyouknow the Medical Board has Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts? Follow our pages for news, updates, videos and more. |
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Need to check the expiration date of your license?
eLicense.ohio.gov
24/7 access & instant verification
no need to log in, simply search by name
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Office Closure
The Medical Board’s office will be closed on Monday, June 20 and Monday, July 4 in observance of the state holidays. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
July 11 – Dietetics Advisory Council (in-person)
July 13 – Board Meeting
Board meetings are in-person. They are shared as a courtesy via livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Duty to report obligation
Licensees have statutory and ethical duties to report certain misconduct to the board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The board has created FAQ documents to address questions on specific rules and protocol.
FAQs >
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