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January eNews
Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio
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President, Vice President voted in at December Board Meeting
At the December 2022 monthly Board Meeting, the State Medical Board of Ohio voted in Sherry Johnson, D.O., as president and Jonathan B. Feibel, M.D., as vice president of the Medical Board.
Two members are selected by their peers on the Board to serve as president and vice president - each term lasting one year. Among other functions, the president presides over the board meetings, makes committee assignments, and works closely with the Executive Director.
Dr. Sherry Johnson Dr. Jonathan B. Feibel |
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Rules Hearing - Feb. 10, 2023
A public hearing will be held in room 420 of the Rhodes State Office Tower on February 10 at 1:30 p.m. The proposed rule is applicable to light-based medical devices. Oral and written testimony may be presented by any person affected by the proposed actions.
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SMBO Presentation to KSU College of Podiatric Medicine
On Jan. 6, State Medical Board of Ohio staff presented to Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 2nd year students, regarding their future careers and responsibilities as physicians.
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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 Monthly Formal Action Reports.
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Ohio Board of Pharmacy bans sale & use of tianeptine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order in December 2022 to allow the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ban the sale and use of tianeptine, known as ZaZa and Tianna Red by users, who can find it readily available in gas stations, convenience stores and online.
In an FDA alert, tianeptine products were linked to serious harm, overdoses and death. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has described the atypical tricyclic antidepressant (tianeptine) as having no acceptable medical use in treatment and poses an imminent hazard to the public health, safety or welfare.
To see the full press release from the Board of Pharmacy, click here.
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Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry
The Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry is the State of Ohio’s online system for managing public health and healthcare professionals who wish to volunteer. If you are would like to volunteer to help the state's efforts, please visit www.ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov/ to register. |
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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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One-bite Program & Confidential Monitoring
The Medical Board's
One-bite Program is a non-disciplinary, confidential program for the treatment of impaired licensees and applicants of the Medical Board - established in section 4731.251 of the Revised Code. For more information visit med.ohio.gov and ophp.org.
The Medical Board's
Confidential Monitoring Program is a non-disciplinary, confidential program for licensees with mental physical conditions impacting ability to practice established in section 4731-28-02 of the Administrative Code.
Well-Being CARE Service
The Ohio State Medical Association created a Well-Being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service, which is a free, anonymous checkup of one's mental and emotional health. For more information, click here.
Click here to view available wellness resources.
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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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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, February 20 in observance of the state holiday. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
February 3 – Physician Assistant Policy Committee
Physician Assistant Policy Committee meetings are held in-person at the Rhodes State Office Tower.
February 7 – Massage Therapy Advisory Council
Massage Therapy Advisory Council meetings are held in-person at the Rhodes State Office Tower.
February 8 – Board Meeting
Board meetings are held in-person. They are shared as a courtesy via livestream on our YouTube channel, as
technology permits.
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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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