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LBESPA Minutes
October 1 - 2, 2010
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Louisiana Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
October 1, 2010
Attending:
Stephen J. Harris, L-AUD/SLP, Chairperson
Theresa H. Rodgers, L-SLP, Vice-Chairperson
Kerrilyn Phillips, L-SLP, Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Guillory, L-AUD/SLP, Board Member
Verlencia Millet, L-SLP, Board Member
Absent:
Keith F. DeSonier, M.D., Medical Advisor
The meeting was called to order by Stephen Harris at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Board office located at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Emily Efferson, Administrator, was present for the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no members of the public present to make a comment.
RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES:
A special meeting was held on October 1, 2010 to complete revisions to the Rules. This meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and the Board reconvened at 8:30 a.m. on October 2, 2010. Board members will do a final review of the changes prior to the December meeting so that a vote can be taken to accept the revisions and to proceed with promulgation.
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Louisiana Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
October 2, 2010
Attending:
Stephen J. Harris, L-AUD/SLP, Chairperson
Theresa H. Rodgers, L-SLP, Vice-Chairperson
Kerrilyn Phillips, L-SLP, Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Guillory, L-AUD/SLP, Board Member
Verlencia Millet, L-SLP, Board Member
Absent:
Keith F. DeSonier, M.D., Medical Advisor
The meeting was called to order by Stephen Harris at 10:17 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Board office located at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Emily Efferson, Administrator, was present for the meeting. Kerrilyn Phillips left the meeting at 1:15 p.m. due to a family emergency.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no members of the public present to make a comment.
MINUTES:
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to accept the minutes of the meeting held August 7, 2010.
AGENDA:
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Kerrilyn Phillips and unanimously carried, to adopt the Agenda as amended with the following additions: e. State IEP SER Forms and f. Handbook for School-Based Medicaid Services – Qualifications Section to Board/Staff Issues, and g. Consent Agreement and Order #2010-20, h. Complaint #2011-01 and i. Consent Agreement and Order #2011-04 to Executive Session.
FINANCIAL:
A. Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 2010
B. Financial Report prepared by Michael Glover for the FY ending June 30, 2010
Members of the Board reviewed the Financial Statement prepared by Susan Sevario for the period ending June 30, 2010 and the Financial Report prepared by Michael Glover for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Mr. Glover’s audit of the Board’s financial management was performed in accordance with the Louisiana Government Audit Guide. Mr. Glover had no findings or recommendations regarding the Board’s financial management.
BOARD/STAFF ISSUES:
A. Update on Annual Renewals and Audits
Board members were advised that as of September 28, 2010, 3,261 licenses had been renewed. Theresa Rodgers advised that she has not reviewed continuing education documentation for any licensees since the last board meeting. There are currently four licensees that have not submitted their continuing education documentation.
B. Update on Annual School Report
Members of the Board were advised that the Annual School Report was distributed electronically on September 15, 2010.
C. 2011 LBESPA CE Workshop
This discussion was tabled until the December meeting.
D. Board Meeting Dates for 2011
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to set the 2011 board meeting dates for February 11, April 15, June 2 (Shreveport), August 6, October 28 and December 2 (New Orleans).
E. State IEP SER Forms
Board members discussed the limited amount of space available on the IEP SER Forms to insert the licensure type Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, and that the licensure drop down box does not list this licensure type. Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to write to the Department of Education requesting that the form be revised because of the potential for misrepresentation of the type of license the individual performing the service holds. Stephen Harris requested that a copy of the letter be sent to SPALS and LSHA.
F. School-based Medicaid Services Qualifications
Stephen Harris expressed his concern that the School-based Medicaid Services Qualifications requires licensees to be certified by ASHA. This is a conflict with state law and the requirements of the Department of Health and Hospitals. Mr. Harris advised the Board that he will further investigate and follow up in writing with the Department of Education if there is a conflict.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A. Aimee Moreau
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Kerrilyn Phillips and unanimously carried, to deny Aimee Moreau’s request for a refund of the late renewal fee.
B. Jennifer Bryant
Kerrilyn Phillips volunteered to contact Jennifer Bryant to discuss Ms. Bryant’s email regarding whether or not a licensee can fill a patient’s medicine planner. Ms. Phillips will report on her discussion with Ms. Bryant at the December board meeting.
C. Sandra Thornton
Stephen Harris volunteered to draft a response to Sandra Thornton regarding therapists providing speech therapy to ESL students.
D. Dr. Johanna Boult
Dr. Johanna Boult submitted an inquiry relative to documentation of clinical practicum hours obtained by a student through another university, and documenting clinical practicum hours of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants that are practicing while pursuing a Master’s degree. The Board requested a letter of response be sent that refers Dr. Boult to Rule 109(C) of the Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
CONFERENCES:
CLEAR
Emily Efferson attended the 2010 Annual CLEAR Conference held in Nashville, TN. Ms. Efferson reported back to the Board on the session entitled, “Expungement of Disciplinary Orders” and advised that the Practice Act would have to be amended to include expungement. Theresa Rodgers requested that this topic be added to the list of potential changes to the law.
FARB
Motion was made by Kerrilyn Phillips, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to send Verlencia Millet to the 2011 Annual FARB Conference, and if a reduced registration fee is available, to send Theresa Rodgers to the sessions scheduled for Sunday.
CAC
Board members were not interested in attending the CAC Annual Meeting scheduled for November 11 – 12, 2010.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion was made by Kerrilyn Phillips, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to go in to Executive Session at 11:47 a.m. for the following reasons:
to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours before the meeting,
for discussion in regard to the report, development, or course of action regarding security personnel, plans or devices,
for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct, or any other matter now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.
Votes for going in to Executive Session: Theresa Rodgers, yes; Jim Guillory, yes; Kerrilyn Phillips, yes; and Verlencia Millet, yes.
Motion was made by Kerrilyn Phillips, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to come out of Executive Session to take the following action:
A. Personnel Matter
Theresa Rodgers requested feedback from the Board regarding a personnel matter that is being considered by the Personnel Committee.
B. Licensure Problems
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to approve the upgrade request submitted by MW, and to send a letter of concern to MW and her two supervisors reminding them of the importance of submitting supervision forms in accordance with the Rules.
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to deny the upgrade request submitted by KM, and to deny supervision received prior to August 22, 2010 because her supervision agreement, which was due 30 days from the beginning date of supervision, was signed on September 22, 2010.
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to approve the upgrade request submitted by CB.
Motion was made by Verlencia Millet, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the licensing application submitted by RM.
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to approve the licensing application submitted by MC.
Motion was made by Verlencia Millet, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to deny the upgrade request submitted by AR because the supervision hours were obtained through a volunteer position.
C. Complaint #2009-03
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to accept the Consent Agreement and Order offered to Deborah Hutchin in resolution of Complaint #2009-03. The following HIPDB codes are assigned to the disciplinary action: 53, 50, 1135, 1140 and 1173.
D. Complaint #2010-18
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to not take action on this complaint until the outcome of the pending civil suit and criminal matter can be considered.
E. New Complaint #2011-05
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to not accept the complaint for investigation because the behavior, while not best professional conduct, is not a violation of the Practice Act or the Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
F. Consent Agreement and Order #2010-20
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to release Jamie Anderson from the Consent Agreement and Order because she successfully completed the terms.
G. Complaint #2011-01
Motion was made by Verlencia Millet, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint with a recommendation that the individual completing the audiogram circle the licensure type he/she holds so that misrepresentation does not occur.
H. Consent Agreement and Order #2011-04
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to assign HIPDB code 25.
I. Review of Applications
Motion was made by Kerrilyn Phillips, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the following applications for Full or Provisional Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology licenses:
Cardwell, Elizabeth 6356 PL-SLP Clark, Jennifer 6359 PL-SLP
Willnerd, Tara 6360 L-AUD Richmond, Taean 6361 L-SLP
Gonzalez, Frances 6362 L-SLP Saunders, Anne 6363 L-SLP
Bucher, Meredith 6364 PL-SLP Eck, Cassandra 6365 PL-SLP
Hutchinson, Haley 6366 PL-SLP Medine, Kathryn 6367 PL-SLP
Guidry, Leah 6368 PL-SLP Rippetoe, Tracey 6369 PL-SLP
Billyzone, Zaneta 6370 PL-SLP Stevens, Kristen 6375 PL-SLP
Lively, Jessica 6376 PL-SLP Pastore-Manuel, Nuncia 6377 L-SLP
Acker, McKeba T. 6379 L-SLP Cantrell, Alicia 6380 L-SLP
Hebert, Kami 5249 PL-SLP Crockett-Breaux, Lakedra 5703 PL-SLP
Calhoun-Daniel, Sylvia 6054 PL-SLP Wiley, Marcia 2814 L-SLP
Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the following applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or Provisional Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license:
Holloway, Thelma 6357 SLP Assistant King, Ashley 6358 PL-SLP Assistant
Gongre, Lauren 6318 PL-SLP Assistant Reed, April 6319 PL-SLP Assistant
Anderson, Jamie C. 6371 PL-SLP Assistant McLain, Kassi 6372 PL-SLP Assistant
Brown, LaKeitha S. 6373 PL-SLP Assistant Folse, Mindy 6374 PL-SLP Assistant
Dotson, Amy 6378 PL-SLP Assistant Whitman, Annie 6381 SLP Assistant
Cook, Meghan Diane 6382 SLP Assistant Roper, Adrian 6383 PL-SLP Assistant
Motion was made by Kerrilyn Phillips, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to upgrade the following licenses:
Fabian, Megan 6099 L-SLP Lee, Jennifer 6174 L-SLP
Durham, Stephanie 6088 L-SLP Millet, Megan 6041 SLP Assistant
Boudreaux, Brooklyn 6095 L-SLP Basile, Catherine 6215 L-SLP
Horne, Megan 6175 L-SLP Hebert, Crystal 6001 SLP Assistant
Lee, Joneisha Thompson 6256 SLP Assistant
Thibodeaux, Loren 6333 L-AUD/HA Dispensing
Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Verlencia Millet and unanimously carried, to reinstate the following licenses:
Hogan, Adam 5429 L-SLP Farrens, Christina 6019 L-SLP
Smith, Tiffany 4142 L-SLP Davis, Denise 5212 SLP Assistant
McKay, Rhonda 2134 R-SLP
Motion was made by Verlencia Millet, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 1:29 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED BY:
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Stephen J. Harris, L-AUD/SLP Theresa H. Rodgers, L-SLP
Chairperson Vice Chairperson