SMBO Finalizes Variety of Rules

Make sure you're up to date on the latest regulations

The State Medical Board of Ohio has finalized rules that will be effective Jan. 31. They have been filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review as the final step in the rulemaking process.

The batch of rules pertain to criminal records checks, controlled substance prescribing, pain management clinics, military provisions, and respiratory care professionals. They underwent a several month process for public comment and are now filed in their final form.

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Criminal Records Check:	4731-4-01	Definitions	Amended
Criminal Records Check:	4731-4-02	Criminal Records Checks	Amended
Controlled Substance Prescribing:	4731-11-01	Definitions	Amended
Controlled Substance Prescribing:	4731-11-14	Prescribing for Subacute and Chronic Pain	Amended
Pain Management Clinic:	4731-29-01	Standards and Procedures for the Operation of a Pain Management Clinic	Amended
Military Provisions:	4731-36-01	Military Provisions Related to Education and Experience Requirements for Licensure	Amended
Military Provisions:	4731-36-02	Military Provisions Related to Renewal of License and Continuing Education	Amended
Respiratory Care Professionals:	4761-5-02	Admissions to the Ohio Credentialing Examination	Rescinded
	4761-5-04	License Application Procedure	Amended
	4761-6-01	Limited Permit Application Procedure	Amended
	4761-7-01	Original License or Permit, Identification Card or Electronic License Verification	Amended
	4761-8-01	Renewal of License or Permits	Amended
	4761-3-01	Definitions of Terms	Amended