Board Speech Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser
Minutes –July 11, 2007
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Cannon Building / STATE OF DELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500861 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