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Compliance Updates: November 2024
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Alabama:
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy has issued a policy statement on pharmacist licensure via reciprocity. An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. Maintaining licensure status in other states is not required.
AL BOP Policy Statement 24-001
Hawaii:
The Hawaii Board of Pharmacy has issued a reminder that Pharmacist and Pharmacy Intern applicants must also submit proof of date of birth (DOB) when filing an application for licensure. This information is required for application processing.
Idaho:
The Idaho Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) has issued clarifications on what facilities must be registered as a Prescriber Drug Outlet (PDO). A facility with practitioners who dispenses legend drugs (not samples) to their patient(s) must register as a PDO. A prescriber who administers but does not dispense legend drugs to their patient(s) is not required to register their facility as a PDO. Additional questions can be directed to licensing at the
Board of Pharmacy at (208) 334-3233 or BOP-info@dopl.idaho.gov.
ID BOP PDO Registration (Page 6)
The advisory boards under the Idaho Board of Medicine have been consolidated into a single Allied Health Advisory Board (AHAB). This advisory board will include the dietetic licensure board, the board of athletic trainers, the licensure board for respiratory therapy, and the naturopathic medical board. The Board of Medicine will remain the ultimate licensing and discipline authority for Respiratory Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Dietitians, and Naturopathic Medical Doctors.
ID BOM New Advisory Board (Page 7)
Maryland:
Effective January 1, 2025, the Maryland Board of Physicians will be implementing a registration for Limited X-Ray Machine Operators (LXMOs). Individuals who meet the qualifications and register with the Board will be authorized to perform certain X-ray examinations of the chest, spine, lower extremities, and upper extremities under the supervision of a Maryland licensed physician or radiologic technologist. A supervising physician or radiologic technologist must be on-site or able to provide immediately available supervision
MBP Newsletter LXMO Registration (Page 1)
The Maryland Board of Physicians has announced two new expedited licensing processes available for new physician assistants:
1 – Licensure by Endorsement: The Board will accept PA licensure from another state as sufficient evidence that the applicant has met some or all of the requirements for PA licensure in Maryland.
2 – Licensure by Reciprocity: Maryland will accept PA licenses from Virginia and D.C. as sufficient evidence that the applicant has met Maryland PA licensure requirements. To be eligible, applicants must have good moral character, no disciplinary action, and meet any additional Maryand-specific requirements. PAs licensed in Maryland may also apply for licensure in Virginia or D.C. through licensure by reciprocity.
MBP Newsletter Expedited Licensure (Page 2)
Missouri:
Beginning December 2024, the Missouri Board of Pharmacy will be transitioning to a new electronic licensing system. This system will be used for online payments, license applications, renewals, and updates.
MO BOP New Electronic Licensing System (Page 2)
Oregon:
The Oregon Medical Board has issued the following permanent administrative rules, effective October 9, 2024:
1: 847-010-0051: The maximum registration period for a postgraduate limited license has been increased from one year to up to five years, not to exceed a postgraduate trainee’s enrollment in the postgraduate program. If additional years are needed, they may reapply.
2: 847-035-0001, 847-035-0020: Updates the EMS supervising physician application process to align with current practice. And removes the requirement for supervising physicians and agent qualifications to be a resident or actively practicing in the EMS area, but adds they hold an Active or Emeritus status MD/DO license with the Oregon Medical Board.
Washington:
The Washington Medical Commission has issued a new rule for anesthesiologist assistants, which has been added to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). This rule outlines the qualifications and supervision requirements of anesthesiologist assistants. Unless approved by the commission, an anesthesiologist may not concurrently supervise more than four specific, individual anesthesiologist assistants at any one time.
WMC Anesthesiologist Assistant Rule: RCW 18.71D.030
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