State of Delaware Board of Medical Practice

State of Delaware Board of Medical Practice

May 1, 2007 Minutes for Approvals Approved June 5, 2007

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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES:BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

MEETING DATE AND TIME:Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

PLACE:861 Silver Lake Boulevard

Second Floor Conference Room A

Dover, Delaware

MINUTES APPROVED JUNE 5, 2007FOR APPROVAL

MEMBERS PRESENT

Karl McIntosh, M.D., President, Presiding

Galicano Inguito, M.D., Professional Member, Vice Chairperson

Ray Blackwell, M.D., Professional Member

Stephen Cooper, M.D., Professional Member

Dustin Davis, D.O., Professional Member

Lindsey Slater, M.D., Professional Member

Nasreen Khan, D.O., Professional Member

Anthony Policastro, M.D., Professional Member

Vincent Lobo, D.O., Professional Member

John Banks, Public Member

George Brown, Public Member

Raymond Moore, Public Member

Vance Daniels, Public Member

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT

Allison Reardon, Deputy Attorney General

Gayle MacAfee, Executive Director

Victoria Hall, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBERS ABSENT

Oluseyi Senu-Oke, M.D., Professional Member

James Salva, M.D., Professional Member

Margaret Prouse, Ed.D., Public Member, Secretary/Treasurer

ALSO PRESENT

Michael Duva, Delaware Healthcare Association

Michael Rich, Deputy Attorney General

Sam Nickerson, Investigative Administrator, Division of Professional Regulation

James Collins, Director, Division of Professional Regulation

CALL TO ORDER

Dr. McIntosh called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the April 3, 2007 meeting minutes and Executive Session minutes for approval. Mr. Moore moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to approve both sets of minutes as written. Motion unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Consider Revised Medical Malpractice Report Form dated 4/1/07 by the Department of Insurance – DAG Michael Rich

Michael Rich, Deputy Attorney General, Department of Insurance, was present to discuss the changes that were made to the Medical Malpractice Report Form pursuant to 18 Del.C., Section 6820. Dr. Lobo moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the Medical Malpractice Report Form. Motion unanimously carried.

Annual Investigative Report/Strategic Planning Briefing – Sam Nickerson/James Collins

At this time, James Collins, Director, presented the board with a Power Point presentation concerning the Professional Board/Commission Strategic Planning Process as it relates to the Board of Medical Practice. He indicated that the board should develop a 2 to 3 year strategic plan of initiatives that would facilitate the protection of the public. The board received a hand out concerning the strategic planning process. He asked the board to develop concise goals in 3 to 5 areas, then implement and review the plan every quarter. Sam Nickerson, Investigative Administrator, presented the board with a Power Point presentation concerning the investigative authority of the investigative unit pursuant Title 29, Del.C., Section 8735. The board also received a hand out.Mr. Nickerson identified the investigative unit staff, explained the investigative process, and discussed the mission statement and goals of theunit. He advised the board that the unit would continue to reduce the amount of time being spent on investigations, which would enable the unit to handle more complaints more efficiently.

Results of Executive Session Discussion

Dr. Blackwell moved, seconded by Dr. Lobo, that the board, after having reviewed the results of the investigations determined in the exercise of its discretion, that the matters not proceed further and that the investigations be closed as noted without prosecution in the following cases: 10-103-06, 10-113-06, 10-15-07, 10-18-07, 10-21-07,10-33-07 and that the respondent concerning case 10-09-07 be sent an appropriate letter of closure. Motion unanimously carried. Dr. Blackwell moved, seconded by Dr. Lobo, to table the following cases: 10-88-05, 10-89-05, 10-90-05, 10-129-06, 10-08-07, 10-25-07 and 10-23-07. Motion unanimously carried. Dr. Blackwell moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to accept the Consent Agreement relating to case #10-39-06. Motion unanimously carried.

Request for Withdrawal of Application from Roger Ewonkem, M.D.

The board reviewed a copy of an email submitted by Dr. Roger Ewonkem to withdraw his application to practice medicine in the State of Delaware. Dr. Policastro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to accept Dr. Ewonkem’s request to withdraw his application. Motion unanimously carried.

Sign Order in the Matter of the Formal Hearing Held on April 3, 2007 on Case #10-61-02

The board affixed their signatures to the Order in the matter of the Formal Hearing that was held on April 3, 2007 concerning case# 10-61-02. Those members not present to sign the Order, would be contacted to affix their signatures.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Applications for Registration and Licensure

Physicians for Licensure – Medical and Osteopathic – Dr. Lobo moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to approve the following medical doctors and osteopathic doctors for a certificate to practice medicine, as the applicants have met the licensure requirements as set forth by statute. Motion unanimously carried.

M.D.’s for Licensure

Sisay AkaluJack AyoubNyen ChongChristian Coletti

Garrett CuppelsSachin DheerMohammed FarooqNeal Fischer

John HoyRuben IsraniSteven JohnsonAngelique Levi

Alexander MarkSuresh NekuriStacey PappasAdebowale Prest

Ourania PreventzaEhtasham QureshiWasif QureshiMitchell Saltzberg

Daniel SchreiberJoseph StraightAndrew VennosKenny Vu

D.O.'s for Licensure

Kathryn GiordanoMarc HellerHelen KaralisBruce McFall

Matthew Slane

Physician Assistants for Licensure and Prescriptive Authority

Dr. Blackwellmoved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the following physician assistants for licensure and prescriptive authority as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Physician Assistants for Licensure

Margaret HoulehanKevin Smallwood

Physician Assistants for Prescriptive Authority – Controlled

Kevin Smallwood

Physician Assistants for Prescriptive Authority – Non-Controlled

Kevin Smallwood

Respiratory Care Practitioners for Licensure

Dr. Khanmoved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the following respiratory practitioners for licensure as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Helen EdmundsonGail Leatherbury

Advanced Practice Nurses for Prescriptive Authority

Mr. Banks moved, seconded by Dr. Blackwell, to approve the following Advanced Practice Nurses for Prescriptive Authority as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Robert Delaney

Family Nurse Practitioner

Cara Grove

Karen Rockwell

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Jolene Dickerson

Requests for Waiving Continuing Medical Education Requirements from Bruce Fellows, M.D. and Elizabeth Chacko, M.D.

The board reviewed a letter submitted by Dr. Bruce Fellows requesting additional time to complete the required 40 hours of continuing medical education in Category 1, in order to renew his license. The board also reviewed a letter submitted by Dr. Elizabeth Chacko and a letter submitted by her physicianrequesting a waiver of the required 40 hours of continuing medical educationin Category 1. The board determined that Dr. Fellows and Dr. Chacko qualified for a waiver pursuant to Rule 22.0. Dr. Slater moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to waive the requirements for this renewal period for Dr. Fellowsfor good cause shown. Should Dr. Fellows require additional time for the next renewal period, he would need to request another waiver. Motion unanimously carried. Dr. Cooper moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to waive the requirements for this renewal period for Dr. Chacko for good cause shown. Motion unanimously carried.

Review Application from Howard Zvei Arian, M.D.

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Howard Arian to practice medicine in the State of Delaware. Mr.Banks moved, seconded by Dr. Blackwell, to propose to deny the application pursuant to 24 Del.C., Section 1720(b) (4). Motion unanimously carried. Dr. Arian could not submit to the board a sworn or affirmed statement that he has not been subjected to disciplinary action by another licensing authority.

Sign Certificates of Appreciation for Francis Marro, M.D. and Roberto Villasenor, M.D.

At this time, the board affixed their signatures to the certificates of appreciation for Francis Marro, M.D., and Roberto Villasenor, M.D.

Appoint New Chair Member and Fill Vacancy on the Physician Assistant Regulatory Council

The board appointed Dr. Blackwell to fill the Chair Member vacancy on the Physician Assistant Regulatory Council. Dr. Blackwell is currently serving as Vice-Chairperson on the council. Dr. Blackwell moved, seconded by Dr. Lobo, to nominate Dr. Prouse to serve as Vice-Chairperson to fill his vacated position. Motion unanimously carried.

Review Application from Anthony Flood, M.D.

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Anthony Flood to practice medicine in the State of Delaware. Dr. Blackwell moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to propose to deny the application pursuant to 24 Del.C., Section 1720(b) (3) and (4). Motion unanimously carried. Dr. Flood could not submit to the board a sworn or affirmed statement that he has satisfactorily completed an internship or equivalent training in an institution approved by the board and has not been disciplined by a licensed hospital or by the medical staff.

OTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD (For Discussion Only)

The board was advised that House Bill 106 on Midwifery had been listed on the House agenda for May 8, 2007. The board had concerns related to the fact that House Bill 106 does not require specific training or a collaborative agreement. The board indicated they would contact their legislator concerning this matter.

The board received a copy of the Federation of State Medical Board’s report on the State of the States Physician Regulation 2007. The report focuses on the state medical boards and public protection as well as the Federation’s involvement with assisting medical boards to fulfill mandates to protect the public. This was for informational purposes only.

It was mentioned that Dr. McIntosh and Dr. Inguito are running for leadership positions at the upcoming Federation’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

Next Meeting

The board will hold their next meeting on TuesdayJune 5, 2007 at 3:00 p.m., in the 2nd floor Conference Room “A” of the CannonBuilding, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the board,Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Dr. Lobo, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Victoria L. Hall, Administrative Specialist II

DELAWARE BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE