ACTION: Original DATE: 06/12/2008 8:22 AM
/ / C) P P . C) H ??D STRICKLAND, GOVERNOR
DOUGLAS 8. VAN Al?A, LPO, BOARD PRESIDENT
NOTICE OE PU]f!LJl E?E R NG
This notice is being made in accordance with section 119.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and Rule 4779 ??l of the Ohio Administrative Code.
This is a notice to inform all interested parties that the State Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics will conduct a public hearing on WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM in Room 1918 on the 19th floor of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the A1is located at ?7 S. High St.? Columbus, Ohio? 43215.
The following rule amendments (changes), rescissions (elimination, with or without new language proposed for replacement)? and new language offerings are being proposed for adoption to more effectively and efficiently govern the operation s of the State Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, and more accurately and clearly define regulato?'requirements for its licensees.
?TI?L?L Public hearings on ado12tion ?amendme? ?or rescission of rules: m?j:Q_Qds of public notice. (Rescind and Adopt New)
Rule is being rescinded because so much of the rule language is being changed. The new language clarifies and updates the rule, seeking to use more plain language, fewer technical/legal terms.
4779-1-02 Notice of board meetings . (Amend)
This rule provides information for consumer? stakeholders and licensees to be informed about board meetings. Minor change in wording .
4779-3 ?01 Defin ition of terms. (Amend)
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4779?4-01 Ao12roval of educational nrograms (Amend)
The rule specifies that the board grants approval to programs accredited by CAAHEP (the Commission on Accreditation of AHied Health Programs). Minor technical, clari?ing changes onl)?
4779? 5-01 The examinations (Rescind and Adopt New)
Rule is being rescinded because so much of the rule language is being changed. Updates the language to I include pedorthic s language ?1d to note the change in name of the "ABC' (American Board for I Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics,?nd Pedorthics). I
77 S. Hig h St., 18th floor Room #1854
Colu mbus, OH 43215-6108
Phone: 614"466-1157
Ema il : bopp@excha nge .state.oh.us
(Amend)
?he rule describes procedures for candidates approved for examination. Changes clarify certain language, updates the name of the exam vendor (ABC), and clarifies the Board's responsibilities.
?
The rule states details for the license application receipt and review process. Id language is being rescinded because so much of the rule language is being changed. The old rule language detailed req uirements for Iicensure pathways that have expired and are no longer in effect. The new language describes a more efficient and consistent process and specifies documentation required for a successful license application, including the new criminal record check requirements.
4779?5-04
4779?5? 04
Ou???state practice of 01ihotics?prosthetics ?or pedorthics
Limited reciprocity
(Rescind) (Adopt New)
The rule describes the licensing req uirements for a practitioner already licensed in another state. The old rule language is being rescinded because so much of the rule language is being changed. The new language describes a more efficient and consistent process and speci?es documentation required for a successful license application ? including the new criminal ?ecord check requirements.
477? 5?05 ?imina] records check reguirements (Adopt New)
?h?·ule describes procedures for a license applicant to o?tain a criminal records check in compliance with
H.B. 104? effective 03/24/2008, and in accordance with Revised Code sections 4776.02 and 4779.091.
(Rescind and Adopt New)
?he old rule language is being rescinded because so much of the rule language is being changed. The new language provides updates and clarifications? reconciles language that previously was not in conformity with statutory language, and describes a more efficient and consistent process and specifies documentation required for a successful license application, including the new criminal record check requirements.
4779?7?01 ???inal license certificate and wallet identificatiQ!l??? (Amend)
?he rule provides ?asic information about license documentation provided by the board to its licensees. Changes clarify certain language and note that Temporary l icenses expire/renew on a different cycle than all other licenses.
4779-8 ?0 1 Renewal of license (Amend)
The rule provides basic information about license renewal procedures and requirements. Changes reconcile language that did not conform to the statute and updates certain procedural details.
4779?9-01 Continuir??ucation reguirements and rsm??_illgJOPPCE) (Amend)
The rule details basic requirements for continuing education accrual, documentation and reporting. Changes include updating the rule "tagline" (title), and specifying the amount of OPPCE required for
pedorthists during the three-year accrual period.
?he rule states the Board automatically recognizes update and clarif?the language.
(Amend)
(Adopt New)
The rule p1?oposal seeks to codify in regulatory language the policy and procedure adopted by the Board to address a first or one-time "miss? of the contin uing education accrual requirements. The policy was developed and this rule is proposed because the statute links renewal of the license to the licensee's certification (without documentation) of appropriate CE coursework; the language provides a method to address the problem without necessarily pt?oceeding to formal board action.
477?? ?01 BJ!???1?;!l??1????iilll?l conduct (Amend)
?he rule sets forth certain basic ethical standards of practice including non?discrimination, full disclosure of financial considerations, and conflict-of-interest prohibitions. The new language specifies that a licensee referred to treat a patient ?rho appears to have been provided services by another orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic provider for current concerns has a duty of care to confer with the original provider and the prescribing provide1?before initiating service or treatment.
(Amend)
?he rule language sets forth new language provides for a
(Amend)
(An end)
The rule language specifies requirements for the board to issue replacement documents, and the cost. Changes are technical/formatting only.
Document Information
- File Date:
- 2008-06-12
- Five Year Review:
- Yes
- CSI:
- Yes
- Notice File:
- 4779_NO_51996_20080612_0822.pdf
- Rule File:
- 4779-5-01_PH_OF_R_RU_20080612_0822.pdf
- RSFA File:
- 4779-5-01_PH_OF_R_RS_20080612_0822.pdf
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- Ill. Adm. Code 4779-5-01. The examinations