Ok St Bd of Examiners for Long Term Care Adms. 7-24-2013

OK ST BD OF EXAMINERS FOR LONG TERM CARE ADMS. 7-24-2013

MINUTES

The Regular Board meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators (OSBELTCA) was held July 24, 2013. The meeting location was at the Shepherd Mall Office Complex, 2401 NW 23rd, Ste 62, OSBELTCA Conference Room, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Bill Weaver, Chair, presided over the meeting.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Mr. Bill Weaver, Chair, OK City

Mr. Bill Pierce, Vice-Chair, OK City

Ms. Susan Barnes, Sec-Treasurer, Marlow

Ms. Nancy Atkinson, OK City

Mr. Curtis Aduddell, OK City

Ms. Nancy Poteete, Norman

Ms. Susan Haws, Glenpool

Ms. Denise Wilson, Langley

Ms. Pat Bean, OK City

Mr. Brett Coble, Ardmore

Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Tulsa

MEMBERS ABSENT

Ms. Stacie Ware, Broken Arrow

Ms. JackiMillspaugh, OK City

Ms. Nancy Pfeifer, Tulsa

Dr. Scott Calhoon, OK City

OTHERS PRESENT

Mr. Gaylord Z. Thomas, Executive Director

Ms. Brinda White, Assistant Attorney General

Mr. Richard Mildren, Prosecuting Attorney

Ms. Ginger Dean

Ms. Pam Duren

Ms. Mary Brinkley

Ms. Becky Moore

Ms. Toni Carroll

Mr. Jim Richardson

Ms. Crystal Isbell

Mr. Dusty Darr

Ms. Trish Emig

Ms. Esther Houser

Ms. Penny Ridenour

Mr. James Hutchison

Mr. Bill Weaver, Chair, called the meeting to order at 10:05 am and stated that we were in compliance with the Open Meeting Act and Authority.

Mr. Weaver asked Ms. Pam Duren to call roll to establish a quorum.

Present were Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes,Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz.

Mr. Weaver asked the public to introduce themselves to the Board members.

Mr. Bill Weaver asked the Board members to review the minutes of the June 19, 2013 Board meeting. Mr. Brett Coble informed the Board that the minutes reflected that he was present and he was not. The minutes will be corrected to reflect that Mr. Brett Coble was not present at the June 19, 2013 Board meeting.

Motion was made by Ms. Pat Bean, seconded by Ms. Nancy Atkinson, to approve the minutes of the 6-19-2013 meeting with the correction that Mr. Brett Coble was not present. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell,Mr. Bill Weaver,Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws and Ms. Denise Wilson. Negative – None. Abstaining – Mr. Jim Jakubovitz.

Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Chair of the Education Committee,gave the Education Committee report.

Mr. Aduddell led the review, discussion and possible action regarding granting the request of the Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator’s license.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Mr. James Hutchison met the requirements for becoming a Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Mr. Bill Pierce, to approve Mr. James Hutchison as a Residential Care/Assisted Living Administratorin Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell led the review, discussion and possible action regarding granting the request of Nursing Home Administrator’s license.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Christi Bartley met the requirements for becoming a Nursing Home Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, to approve Ms. Christi Bartley as a Nursing Home Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Toni Carroll met the requirements for becoming a Nursing Home Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to approve Ms. Toni Carroll as a Nursing Home Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Crystal Isbell met the requirements for becoming a Nursing Home Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Denise Wilson, to approve Ms. Crystal Isbell as a Nursing Home Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Kortni Perry met the requirements for becoming a Nursing Home Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to approve Ms. Kortni Perry as a Nursing Home Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Danielle Sachetti met the requirements for becoming a Nursing Home Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to approve Ms. Danielle Sachetti as a Nursing Home Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Aduddell informed the Board that Ms. Jennifer Moore met the requirements for becoming a Certified Assistant Administrator.

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to approve Ms. Jennifer Moore as a Certified Assistant Administrator in Oklahoma. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Licenses and certifications were presented at this time.

Mr. Aduddell led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the request of continuing education hours for the following seminars:

Green Country Health Care Association

Fall Prevention

TiAmo Restaurant, 6024 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, OK

8-13-2013

Approval of 1 Hr CE

Green Country Health Care Association

Documentation and Records Management

TiAmo Restaurant, 6024 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, OK

10-8-2013

Approval of 1 Hr CE

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Mr. Brett Coble, to approve the aforementioned programs. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

OK ST Department of Health

2013 OSDH Residential Care Provider Training “A Step Ahead”

8-16-2013

Approval of 6 Hrs CE

Motion was made by Mr. Curtis Aduddell, seconded by Ms. Denise Wilson, to approve the aforementioned program. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None. Recusing - Ms. Nancy Atkinson.

Mr. Z Thomas, Executive Director, led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the Preceptor Certification for the following Administrators who attended training on July 10, 2013:

Initial Certification

Matthew Adamack

LaQuitaChriston

Kathy Suzette Ezell

Jill Hake

Kim Owen

Casey Williams

Tina Williams-Easton

Re-Certification

Kimberly Bowles

Motion was made by Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, seconded by Mr. Bill Pierce, to approve the aforementioned administrators as Preceptors. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Mr. Richard Mildren, the Board’s Prosecuting Attorney, led the review, discussion and possible action regardingOSBELTCA v. JACK STAPLES, License No. 2824, Case No. 13-12(H) Possible Evidentiary Hearing on Complaint; Possible Executive Session Pursuant to 25 O.S. Supp. 2009, §307(B)(8).

Mr. Mildren distributed copies of the Settlement Agreement to the Board members.

The Settlement Agreement stated that Mr. Jack Staples would receive a letter of concern andpay a fine of $500.00 and attorney fees within 90 days. Mr. Staples will alsocomplete 6 hours of continuing education in the areasrelating to supervision and management, approved by the Executive Director, within 180 days of the date the agreement is signed by the Board.

Motion was made by Mr. Jim Jakuvotiz, seconded by Ms. Nancy Poteete, to approve the aforementioned Settlement Agreement. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Denise Wilson, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Pat Bean and Ms. Nancy Poteete. Negative – None. Abstaining – Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Ms. Susan Haws.

Mr. Richard Mildren, the Board’s Prosecuting Attorney, led the review, discussion and possible action regardingOSBELTCA v. RONALD TODD HIGHTOWER, License No. 2502, Case No. 13-19(H) Possible Evidentiary Hearing on Complaint; Possible Executive Session Pursuant to 25 O.S. Supp. 2009, §307(B)(8).

Mr. Mildren distributed copies of the Settlement Agreement to the Board members.

The Settlement Agreement stated that Mr. Ronald Todd Hightower would receive a letter of concern and pay a fine of $250.00 and attorney fees within 120 days. Mr. Hightower will also complete 6 hours of continuing education approved by the Executive Director, within 180 days of the date the agreement is signed by the Board.

Motion was made by Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to approve the aforementioned Settlement Agreement. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Denise Wilson, Mr. Bill Pierce, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Susan Haws and Ms. Nancy Poteete. Negative – None. Abstaining – Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Mr. Brett Coble.

Mr. Gaylord Z. Thomas led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the Report of the Probable Cause Committee.

Mr. Thomas reported that the Probable Cause Committee recommended that there was no probable cause regarding Case No. 13-31(H) and 13-41(H).

Motion was made by Mr. Bill Pierce, seconded by Mr. Jim Jakubotivz, to accept the recommendation of the Probable Cause Committee that there was no probable cause regarding the aforementioned cases. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining –Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Ms. Pat Bean.

Mr. Thomas reported that the Probable Cause Committee recommended that there was no probable cause regarding Case No. 13-32(P) and 13-36(P).

Motion was made by Mr. Brett Coble, seconded by Ms. Denise Wilson, to accept the recommendation of the Probable Cause Committee that there was no probable cause regarding the aforementioned cases. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining –Ms. Pat Bean.

Mr. Thomas reported that the Probable Cause Committee recommended that there was no probable cause regarding Case No. **13-25(H) and **13-29(H).

Motion was made by Mr. Bill Pierce, seconded by Ms. Nancy Poteete, to accept the recommendation of the Probable Cause Committee that there was no probable cause regarding the aforementioned cases. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakuboviz. Negative – None. Abstaining – Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Ms. Susan Haws.

Mr. Thomas reported that the Probable Cause Committee recommended that there was no probable cause regarding Case No. 13-24(H).

Motion was made by Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, seconded by Ms. Denise Wilson, to accept the recommendation of the Probable Cause Committee that there was no probable cause regarding the aforementioned cases. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Mr. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – None. Abstaining – Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Ms. Susan Haws.

Mr. Thomas reported that the Probable Cause Committee recommended that there was no probable cause regarding Case No. **13-39(H).

Motion was made by Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, seconded by Ms. Susan Barnes, to accept the recommendation of the Probable Cause Committee that there was no probable cause regarding the aforementioned cases. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative –Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Nancy Poteete, Mr. Bill Pierce, Ms. Susan Haws, Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Jim Jakubovitz. Negative – Ms. Susan Barnes. Abstaining – Ms. Nancy Atkinson and Mr. Brett Coble.

Mr. Bill Weaver led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the Personnel Committee report and the salary of the Executive Director.

Motion was made by Mr. Bill Pierce, seconded by Ms. Nancy Poteete, to convene into Executive Session. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Denise Wilson, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Susan Haws and Ms. Nancy Poteete. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Motion was made by Ms. Denise Wilson, seconded by Mr. Curtis Adudell, to convene into Open Session. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Denise Wilson, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Susan Haws and Ms. Nancy Poteete. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Motion was made by Ms. Susan Barnes, seconded by Mr. Bill Pierce, thatthe Executive Director, Mr. Z Thomas, receive a 10% increase in salary beginning July 1, 2013. Motion carried with voting as follows: Affirmative – Ms. Nancy Atkinson, Ms. Susan Barnes, Mr. Curtis Aduddell, Mr. Jim Jakubovitz, Mr. Bill Weaver, Ms. Denise Wilson, Mr. Bill Pierce, Mr. Brett Coble, Ms. Pat Bean, Ms. Susan Haws and Ms. Nancy Poteete. Negative – None. Abstaining – None.

Ms. Susan Barnes led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the Finance Report. Ms. Barnes stated that the financial summary was in the packets and that we were on track. There was discussion of possible licensure fee increases in the future. Discussion followed.

Mr. Bill Pierce led the review, discussion and possible action regarding the Rules Revision Committee. Mr. Pierce informed the Board that the committee had met at 9:00 am this morning and discussed several rules revision which included possible licensure fee increases of $50.00 for each discipline over a period of time. And, although the Rules Committee has continued to discuss an alternative path to licensure which could bypass the current bachelor’s degree requirement, the committee had voted to support Mr. Pierce’s proposal to withdraw the measure most recently proposed (which would have allowed RNs with an Associate’s Degree to apply for licensure and enter the training process) and there will be no alternative path of licensure in this rules proposal and that the bachelor’s degree requirement will be kept in place. Discussion of possible changes within the AIT program and minor housekeeping revisions were still being proposed. The Board was to receive a copy of the rule change proposals and Board members were instructed to be sure to read them, ask questions and come to the August Board meeting prepared to vote on them. Discussion followed.

Mr. Gaylord Z. Thomas, Executive Director, gave his report as follows:

1. AU: The next term of AU begins next week on August 1 – students are still in the process of signing up for the class so we don’t have a tally yet but Pam has been busy helping them to register.

- We’ve struggled to replace some instructors who have fallen out for various reasons, but are doing our best to replace them and at the same time try to continue to improve the course.

2. NAB NHA Exams: The last class (just finished in late May) has already had 5 take the NHA exam and I’m pleased to report that they all 5 passed the exam on their first attempt. It’s also refreshing to see so many of them taking it so quickly…the previous class (Fall 2012) by comparison has only had 7 take the exam so far…coincidentally, 6 of those 7 passed on their first attempt. The first time pass rate is a pretty good “indicator” for us that we’re covering the material and preparing our students well.

3. NAB Review: Joe Townsend was just here last week (15th and 16th) and held his review and it was very well attended with 22 students in the room – only one from out of state. We expect to see most of them taking the NAB NHA exam in the near future and request to be licensed in the coming months. This was the biggest class we’ve had with him since we started doing these with him a couple years ago. We do it twice a year and have tentatively scheduled him for the second Monday/Tuesday (10th/11th) in February 2014.

4. Travel: I’m heading to a NAB Executive Committee meeting for most of the week prior to our next meeting (NAB pays because I’m a Committee Chairman). It will be in New York City at the ProExams offices where a major topic of discussion will center around some testing issues.

- NAB mid-year meeting is in November in Sarasota, Florida; my trip will again be paid for by NAB; we only budget for one trip per year (currently); perhaps that’s something we should address if we want more participation from our Board?

5. UPCOMING EVENTS:

AU Begins – August 1 (next Thursday)

RC and RC/AL State Standards Review – August 5

RC and RC/AL State Standards Exams – August 9 (9 am)

NHA State Standards Exam – August 9 (11 am)

Next Board Meeting – August 28 (we will be addressing the Rules Proposals)

I will be out of town the day following (personal trip going into Labor Day weekend)

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

SUSAN BARNES, SEC-TREASURER

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