Title 510

The purpose of this subchapter is to set forth the duties and responsibilities of an osteopathic physician electing to employ and/or utilize a Medical Micropigmentologist according to the provisions of House Bill 1964.

^{[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2977, eff 9-13-02]}

The following words and terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Direct supervision" means that the supervising physician is present in the office before, during and after the procedure and includes the authorization and evaluation of the procedure with the physician/patient relationship remaining intact.

"Medical Micropigmentologist" means a person credentialed according to the provisions of Title 63 O.S. Section 1-1450 et seq.

"Patient" means any person undergoing a micropigmentation procedure.

"Physician" means an osteopathic physician licensed in good standing by the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

^{[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2977, eff 9-13-02; Amended 9-11-22]}

(a) To be eligible to serve as a supervising physician for a Medical Micropigmentologist a physician shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Have possession of a full and unrestricted license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in the State of Oklahoma.

(2) The supervising physician shall be in practice with a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week of direct patient contact.

(b) Medical micropigmentation procedures may only be undertaken within the context of an appropriate physician-patient relationship wherein a proper patient record is maintained.

(c) The supervising physician is limited to the total number of mid-level providers allowed in 510:10-4-3.

(d) The employment and/or utilization of a Medical Micropigmentologist requires direct supervision by the supervising physician.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2977, eff 9-13-02; Amended at 39 Ok Reg 2046, eff 9-11-22 ]