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State of Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners

1400 West Washington, Suite 230, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

(602) 364-0145 FAX (602) 542-3093

REGULAR MEETING

August 26, 2015

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

Members of the Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners met at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 1400 West Washington, Conference Room B-1, Phoenix, Arizona.

Board Members Present:

John M. Rhodes, P.T., L.AC., Professional Member, Chairman

Teresa Buechel, L.AC., Professional Member, Secretary

Maureen Bronson, Consumer Member

Raoul T. Jacques, Consumer Member

B. Jeffrey Jolley, D.C., Professional Member (via telephone)

Jose Montoya, L.AC., Professional Member

Jennifer Sandoval, L.AC., Professional Member

Craig Seitz, D.C., L.AC., Professional Member

Board Members Absent:

Vacancy—Consumer Member

Administrative Staff:

Pete Gonzalez, Executive Director

Attorney General Representative:

Seth Hargraves, Assistant Attorney General

Call to Order

Chairman Rhodes called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.

The following order of business was then considered:

Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

No conflicts were filed.

Discussion and Approval of Minutes

Board Member Bronson moved the adoption of the June 24, 2015 regular board meeting minutes with Board Member Sandoval providing a second. The motion was approved by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Board Member Seitz moved the adoption of the June 24, 2015 executive session minutes with Board Member Buechel providing a second. The motion was approved by unanimous vote: 6-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | | |X |X |X |X | |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | |X | | | | |X | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Board Member Seitz moved the adoption of the July 22, 2015 minutes with Board Member Bronson providing a second. The motion was approved by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Complaints/Investigations

Complaint #2015-02—John Tesi

The Board reviewed the response provided by Mr. John Tesi regarding the allegation that he practicing acupuncture without a state license. Mr. Tesi states he has made an effort to have advertisements removed from the web that show Mr. Tesi as an acupuncturist.

Board Member Sandoval shared her efforts on how Mr. Tesi could make a better effort in removing his name from a number of websites. The Board asked staff to contact Mr. Tesi and provide him with this information to resolve this issue.

No action was taken on this agenda item.

Applications for Licensure

The Board reviewed the license applicant chart and Board Member Bronson moved for the approval of the applicants for licensure listed below with Board Member Buechel providing a second. The motion was approved by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Sandra M. Curry

Kathleen M. Burke

Kristi K. Harter

Donna G. Taylor

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Other Applications/Request – Continuing Education Provider Request for Course Approval

Primary Spine Practitioner Training--Module 3 provided by Southern California University of Health Sciences for 12 hours on September 12-13, 2015 at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, California.

The Board reviewed the application and Board Member Seitz moved for approval of the application with Board Member Montoya providing a second. The motion carried by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

An Introduction to Korean Constitutional Acupuncture provided by TCMzone and Lloyd G. Wright, L.AC. (AZ) for 8 hours on September 26, 2015 at the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture 2015 Fall Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Board reviewed the application and Board Member Seitz moved for approval of the application with Board Member Sandoval providing a second. The motion carried by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Magic of the Pressing Hand- “Muscle Jumping” Techniques and Ancient Tonification/Sedation Methods provided by TCMzone and Dr. Biao Lu for 8 hours on September 27, 2015 at the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture 2015 Fall Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Board reviewed the application and Board Member Seitz moved for approval of the application with Board Member Sandoval providing a second. The motion carried by unanimous vote: 8-0.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Professional Business

Overview of the State of Arizona Open Meeting Law (Board Member Training)

The Board was provided a thorough overview of the State of Arizona open meeting law by Assistant Attorney Seth T. Hargraves as part of board member training requirements.

The training also included information on the posting of board meeting agenda, executive sessions, public access to meetings and call to the public requirements.

Board members had a number of questions on the topic of quorum, conflicts of interest, and executive sessions.

Update on Dry Needling Rules as adopted by the Arizona Physical Therapy Board. (Information Only)

Theresa Ulmer, representing the Aarons Company, provided the Board with an update on the dry needling rules as adopted. Discussions with legislators are continuing to make sure they are keep apprised of the dry needling rules as they directed the Arizona Physical Therapy Board.

The Board is still concerned the general public will not have access to information on whether a physical therapist, providing dry needling treatments, has complied with the new dry needling rules.

Review and discussion to replace and upgrade current office software system as presented by GL Solutions. (Information Only)

Executive Director Gonzalez shared the proposal as prepared by GL Solutions which is a tool for a regulatory board. The Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Arizona Medical Board, and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners are already using some version of the product.

This product can customize web-based regulatory software and provides:

--comprehensive tracking of applications, licensees, compliance and case management activities

--online applications, renewals and verifications

--paperless office operation, document management and storage of electronic records and files

--automation of correspondence, letters, notices and reports

--an “all-in-one” database system hosed in a secure, state of the art Tier III data center.

The Board has a number of questions regarding this proposal, but the most important concern was the cost of the program. The proposal calls for a $2,000/month fee. The Board would like to find out what the board current costs are versus the proposed fees will determine if the Board should proceed with this proposal.

Review of draft 5 year review report. (Information Only)

The Board reviewed the draft of the Board’s 5 year review report as required by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. This report will be submitted after this review.

Executive Director Report (Information Only)

License and Certificate Status Report:

Active Licensed Acupuncturists: 589

Expired Licenses: 6

Active Certified Auricular Acupuncturists: 39

Board Office Information/Activities:

▪ Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §32-3925 (B), license and certificate renewal notices for October 2015 licensees were prepared and sent. In addition, expired license and certificate letters for the month of July 2015 were sent.

▪ Completed and submitted the 2015, Quarter 2, Lobbyist Expenditure Report to the Secretary of State’s office.

▪ Completed and submitted General Survey and Checklist to the General Accounting Office (GAO). This is part of the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The CAFR provides information to the bond rating agencies to determine the State’s credit ratings.

▪ Completed and submitted the Capital Leases and Installment Purchases report to the GAO. This report is also part of the CAFR.

▪ Completed and submitted the annual procurement compliance Risk Assessment for the State Procurement Office (SPO) and the Arizona State Auditor General’s Office.

▪ Met with Katie Simmons, budget analyst with the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, to discuss the Board’s budget for fiscal year 2017.

▪ Completed the annual survey for the Arizona Legislative Council regarding their services to state agencies and boards.

▪ Completed and submitted annual Certificate of $10,000 Limited Delegated Procurement Authority to the Arizona Department of Administration.

▪ Participated in presentation by GL Solutions on technology options for regulatory boards.

▪ Submitted and received approval from the Governor’s Office on July 30, 2015 to move forward with rulemaking regarding fingerprint requirement of license applicants beginning July 1, 2016.

▪ Letters to auricular acupuncturist supervisors sent on annual review of oversight procedures.

Rules

▪ The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) has approved the request for extension of time to submit the Five-Year Review Report.

Milestones

▪ The Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners will be issuing license number 1000 at this board meeting (August 26, 2015).

▪ License #0001 was issued on February 23, 2000.

▪ License #0100 was issued on August 23, 2000.

▪ License #0200 was issued on December 20, 2000.

▪ License #0300 was issued on August 28, 2002.

▪ License #0400 was issued on October 27, 2004.

▪ License #0500 was issued on January 25, 2006.

▪ License #0600 was issued on November 28, 2007.

▪ License #0700 was issued on November 16, 2009.

▪ License #0800 was issued on October 26, 2011.

▪ License #0900 was issued on October 23, 2013.

Board Member Seitz, #0060, was approved on July 15, 2000.

Board Member Rhodes, #0375, was approved on April 28, 2004.

Board Member Sandoval, #0482, was approved on October 26, 2005.

Board Member Buechel, #0703, was approved on November 16, 2009.

Future Meeting Dates

September 23, 2015 (teleconference meeting)

October 28, 2015

Call to the Public

No requests to speak were submitted.

Discussion of Items to be place on a future meeting agenda

--PIHMA auricular training program

Adjournment

Board Member Bronson moved for adjournment and Board Member Buechel provided a second. The motion was approved by unanimous vote: 8-0. The Board adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

Bronson |Buechel |Jacques |Jolley |Montoya |Rhodes |Sandoval |Seitz |Vote | |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |X |Aye | | | | | | | | | |Nay | | | | | | | | | |Recused | | | | | | | | | |Abstained | | | | | | | | | |Absent | |

Respectfully Submitted,

Pete Gonzalez

Executive Director

Approved by the Board: October 28, 2015

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