DE Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
Minutes – July 11, 2006
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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES:BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATORS
MEETING DATE AND TIME:Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at2:00 p.m.
PLACE:861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room B, second floor of the CannonBuilding
MINUTES APPROVED:September 12, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mr. Jerrold Spilecki, Professional Member,Vice-President, Presiding
Linda Jones, Healthcare Professional Member
William Daisey, Public Member
Virginia Gray, Professional Member
Elizabeth Happoldt, Public Member
DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General
Dana Spruill, Administrative Specialist II
James Collins, Director, Division of Professional Regulation
MEMBERS ABSENT
Alonzo Kieffer, Professional Member, President
Carolyn Cotter, Public Member
Lillie Mae Johnson, Public Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Michael Duva
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Spileckicalled the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the May 9, 2006 meeting. Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Mr. Daisey, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Status Of Proposed Legislation
Mr. Collins advised that the Division started with 24 pieces of proposed legislation and ended with three, including the Nursing Home Administrator’s proposed legislation. The Board and Division staff worked hard to provide any information that was requested. Members of the Board and Mr. Collins met with Sen. Marshall to address any concerns that he had. Sen. Marshall advised Mr. Collins that he thought the proposed legislation still needed work. Mr. Collins suggested that over the break the Board review and discuss the legislation with stakeholders to see what concerns are present and to review the legislation of other states. The Board will compare the proposed legislation with the model law and see how the legislation is compared to the national trend.
Mr. Collins requested that Ms. Jones continue to serve on the Board while it continues the legislative process. Ms. Jones agreed. She has been working with NAB to discuss any concerns and to network with them regarding legislation.
The Board may need to consider the national standards and maybe review and see if they can be worked into the proposed legislation. The Board wants to make sure that it is still possible to obtain a license and gradually increase the requirements.
Randy Linder, the Executive Director of NAB has offered to speak with the Board by phone if any questions arise regarding standards. It may be good to invite him to speak with key stakeholders. Ms. Jones felt that Senator Marshall’s main concern was to insure the quality of care provided in a nursing home: qualifications of leaders; and commitment and quality at bedside as a result of good leadership. Ms. Jones will try to do a comparison of NAB and our statute to see where to go from there.
NEW BUSINESS
AIT Programs
Dean Reid – The Board reviewed the final progress reportssubmitted. Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jones to approve Mr. Reid’s request to sit for the exam, contingent upon verification of the successful completion of the required course of study. The motion was unanimously carried.
Linda Messersmith – The Board reviewed the request for approval of the AIT program, the AIT outline and the AL and SNF preceptors. Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Mr. Daisey to approve a 6-month AIT program along with the required course of study. The motion was unanimously carried.
Carol McGowan – The Board reviewed the final progress reports submitted on behalf of Carol McGowan. Mr. Spilecki made a motion to approve her request to sit for the NAB exam. There was no second because Ms. Gray recused herself. The application was tabled.
James R. Bolton – The Board reviewed the request submitted on behalf of James R. Bolton to extend his time to complete the AIT program. Mr. Daisey made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jones to approve the extension. The motion was unanimously carried.
Roger Holt – The Board reviewed the request for approval of the AIT program, the AIT outline and the AL and SNF preceptors submitted on Roger Holt’s behalf. Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Ms. Gray to approve a 6-month AIT program as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mary Drandorff – The Board reviewed the quarterly progress report submitted on behalf of Mary Drandorff. No action was required.
Jeffrey Blair – The Board reviewed the revised AIT outline submitted on behalf of Jeffrey Blair. Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jones to approve the revised outline. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Applications for Licensure
The Board reviewed the reciprocity application of Robert Stofer, Jr., Gail Greene and Rhonda Quinlan for licensure as nursing home administrators. Robert Stofer, Jr. is currently licensed in Maryland. Gail Greene and Rhonda Quinlanare currently licensed in Pennsylvania. Ms. Happoldt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Daisey to approve each of the above for licensure. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Board reviewed the application of Carol McGowan and Dean Reid for licensure by examination as nursing home administrators. Mr. Spilecki made a motion to approve Carol McGowan for licensure, contingent upon successful completion of the NAB examination. There was no second because Ms. Gray recused herself. The application was tabled.
Mr. Spilecki made a motion, seconded by Ms. Happoldt to approve Dean Reid for licensure, contingent upon successful completion of the NAB examination. The motion was unanimously carried.
Continuing Education
Ms. Jones made a motion, seconded by Mr. Spilecki, to approve the following programs:
Course Provider: Delaware Health Care Facilities Association
Course: July 19, 2006 Educational Seminar – 5.0 hours
Course: July 24, 2006 Educational Seminar – 5.0 hours
Request by Licensee: M.C. Rodgers
Course Provider: Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation
Course: What A Difference Management Makes – 6.0 hrs
Course Provider: Institute for Natural Resources
Course: Low Back Pain – 3.0 hours
Course: Domestic Violence: The Hidden Epidemic – 3.0 hrs
Course: Knee Pain: A Clinical Update – 3.0 hrs
Course: Lung-Savers: Ending Tobacco Use – 3.0 hrs
Course: Fast Food Traps – 3.0 hrs
The motion was unanimously carried.
Other Business Before the Board (for discussion only)
There was no other business brought before the Board.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, second floor of the CannonBuilding, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.
The Rules and Regulations Committee will meet before the next Board meeting at a date to be determined by the Committee.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Daisey made a motion, seconded by Ms. Gray, to adjourn the meeting at 3:30p.m. The motion was unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dana M. Spruill
Administrative Specialist II