Board Speech Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser

Minutes –July 11, 2007

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Cannon Building / STATE OF DELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500
861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 / DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Fax: (302) 739-2711
Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 / Website: www.dpr.delaware.gov
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: Board of Speech Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room B second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: August 8, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT

Board Speech Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser

Minutes –July 11, 2007

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Dr. Michael Michelli, Professional Member, President

Carol Guilbert, Public Member, Secretary

Regina Bilton, Professional Member

Illene Courtright, Professional Member

Dr. Cynthia Parker, Professional Member

George Christensen, Public Member

Mary Ann Connolly-Gaskin, Professional Member

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT

Chris Spizzirri, Deputy Attorney General

Sandra Wagner, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBER ABSENT

Kenneth Jones, Professional Member

CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Michelli called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the minutes from the June 13, 2007 meeting. Mr. Christensen made a motion, seconded by Ms. Guilbert to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Discussion of Strategic Planning

The Board decided to move the strategic planning items to the workshop agenda since the items being discussed in the workshop pertain to the strategic plan.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Permanent Speech/Language Pathologist Applications for Licensure

Ms. Courtright made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bilton to approve the following applications for licensure:

Wendy Butts

Rachel Collett

The motion was unanimously carried.

Dr. Parker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Guilbert to approve the following application contingent on a yes or no answer on her application:

Cora Slaughter

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Temporary Speech/Language Pathologist Applications for Licensure

Ms. Bilton made a motion, seconded by Ms. Guilbert to approve the following applications for licensure:

Stephanie Ruban

Whitney Smith

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Temporary Hearing Aid Dispenser Application for Licensure

Mr. Christensen made a motion, seconded by Ms. Connolly-Gaskin to approve the following application for licensure:

Allison Craig

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Permanent Hearing Aid Dispensers Application for Licensure

Mr. Christensen made a motion, seconded by Ms. Connolly-Gaskin to approve the following application for licensure:

Lori Johnson

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Continuing Education Activities

Ms. Courtright made a motion, seconded by Ms. Bilton to approve the following activity for the hours and category shown:

Sponsor: Broadmeadow Healthcare

Licensee: Julie Thinnes

Activity: Go for the Goal

Contact Hours: 3.0 hours

Category: 3 hours for Professional Growth

The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Connolly-Gaskin made a motion, seconded by Dr. Parker to approve the following activity for the hours and category shown:

Sponsor: Costco Hearing Aid Center

Activity: 2007 Hearing Aid Dispensing Update

Contact Hours: 12 hours

Category: 7 hours Clinical Skills, 5 hours Professional Growth

The motion was unanimously carried.

Request to Extend Temporary License

Ms. Courtright made a motion, seconded by Ms. Connolly-Gaskin to approve an extension of temporary licensure for the following applicants for 120 days:

Karli Negrin

Sarah Venable

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of New CE Approval Form

Ms. Wagner created a new Continuing Education Approval Form that is more users friendly. The Board approved the new form. It will be available on the website soon.

Other Business Before the Board

There was no other business before the Board.

Public Comment

There were no public comments.

Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, second floor of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Christensen made a motion, seconded by Dr. Michelli to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Wagner

Administrative Specialist II