Final - Approved
VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING
SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
February 12, 2008
TIME AND PLACE: The meeting of the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing was convened at 9:15 A.M., Conference Room 1, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Patricia Selig, R.N., F.N.P., Ph.D., Chairperson
Florence Jones-Clarke, R.N.
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Elliott, R.N., Ph.D., Discipline Staff
Ann Joseph, Deputy Director, APD
LaRhonda Carter, Adjudication Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: Bon Secours Nursing Students
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Pearl Blake, C.M.T., 0019-007029
Ms. Blake appeared, accompanied by her friend, Mrs. Johnson.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 9:30 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Blake. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 9:45 A.M.
Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to issue an Order for a monetary penalty of $250 to be paid within 60 days
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Blake unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Blake within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Isatu Mansaray, L.P.N., 0002-070413
Ms. Mansaray appeared accompanied by her husband, Mr. Mansaray.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 11:33 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Mansaray. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 11:53 A.M.
Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to issue and Order of reprimand.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Mansaray unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Mansaray within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Rachel Kinney, R.N., 0001-198044
Ms. Kinney appeared, accompanied by attorney, Margaret Hardy, her husband, Mr. Kinney and her co-worker, Mr. Woodrow Cross.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 1:25 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Kinney. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliot and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 1:45 P.M.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to close the case and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
CONFERENCES
SCHEDULED: Sheba Payne, L.P.N., 0002-053531
Ms. Payne appeared accompanied by her attorney, Mrs. Compton Biddle.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 3:46 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Payne. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 3:56 P.M.
Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to close the case and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.
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SCHEDULED: Angela Harmon, R.N., 0001-160076
Ms. Harmon appeared.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 4:30 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Harmon. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 4:35 P.M.
Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to close the case and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence of a violation of the Nurse Practice Act or Board of Nursing regulation.
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SCHEDULED: Mitchi Manakin, R.N., 0001-086481
Ms. Manakin did not appear.
CLOSED MEETING: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Manakin. Additionally, Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Carter attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
RECONVENTION: The Committee reconvened in open session at 5:10 P.M.
Ms. Jones-Clarke moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.
The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
ACTION: Ms. Jones-Clarke moved to offer Mitchi Manakin a Consent Order for indefinite suspension of her license until such time as she can show safe to practice.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Manakin unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Manakin within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.
ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
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Jane Elliott, R.N., Ph.D.,
Discipline Staff
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