DELAWARE BOARD OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK



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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: dpr. |

| |DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION | |

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: EXAMINING BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND

ATHLETICS TRAINERS

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room A, First floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: Approved February 27, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT

Gary Nowell, Chairman, Professional Member, Presiding

Patrick McKenzie, Vice-Chairman, Professional Member

Sharon Harris, Public Member

Ruth Ann Messick, Public Member

John Smith, Professional Member

Kristen Whiteman, Professional Member

Katherine Daniello, Professional Member

Denise Smith, Secretary, Professional Member

Steve Kotrch, Public Member

MEMBERS ABSENT

None

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT

Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General

Jennifer L. Myer, Administrative Specialist II

James Collins, Director, DPR

ALSO PRESENT

Court Reporter, Wilcox and Fetzer

James Hanley, Deputy Attorney General

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Nowell called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the minutes of the November 14, 2006. Ms. Harris made a motion, seconded by Mr. McKenzie to approve the minutes as written. The motion was unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business from the previous month’s meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Disciplinary Hearing of Lawrence Paul Tatem

Ms. Adams opened the hearing at 5:20 pm with Board member introductions. Deputy Attorney General James Hanleythe represented the State. Mr. Hanley requested a continuance because he has reason to believe that the licensee has taken the steps necessary to have his Massachusetts license reinstated, which was the basis for the State’s complaint. The Board granted Mr. Hanley’s request for a continuance. Ms. Harris made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch to grant Mr. Hanley’s request for a continuance and to schedule the hearing for the next Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The hearing ended at 5:25 pm.

Review of PT/PTA/AT Applications by Reciprocity

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to amend the agenda and add the application of Rita DeFazio. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to approve licensure by reciprocity for the following persons:

Eric Traum (PT)

Sherri Swenson (PT)

Rodney Weir (PT)

Donna O’Connell (PT)

Shawn Schlegel (PT)

Sarah DoBroka (PT)

Jaclyn Sions (PT)

Charles B Swanik (AT)

Angela Dorr (PT)

Lisa Prass (PT)

Rebecca Weiman (PT)

Rita DeFazio (PT)

The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to approve licensure by reciprocity for the following persons once the noted contingencies were met:

Vanjelo Abellar (PT)- pending corrected verification from New Jersey

Kay Scanlon (PT)- pending original letter of verification from Pennsylvania

Shelia Mangan (PT)- pending proof of completion of 3.0 CEUs

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of PT/PTA/AT Applications by Examination

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to amend the agenda and add the application of Carrie Steinman. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to approve licensure by examination for the following persons:

Jacqueline Stem (PTA)

Ashley Rodgers (PTA)

Noribeth Iyog (PT)

Sarina Pelzer (PT)

Cesar Veloso (PT)

Melissa DeMichael (PT)

Rafael Marinas (PT)

Cecilia Mary (PT)

Clytie M V Tesorio (PT)

Dan Jason Velez (PT)

Mary Gondeck (AT)

Kristen Nowak (PTA)

Sherwin Cabalza (PT)

Carrie Steinman (AT)

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Test Results

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to recognize examination results for the following persons:

Christine Cosmello (PTA)

Janine Bernardo (PT)

Cecille Cruz (PT)

Hazel Barredo (PT)

Arnold Mercader (PT)

Trupti Sawant (PT)

Darren Camper (PTA)

Jennifer Fort (PTA)

Darralyn Corbett (PT)

Hollie Williams (PT)

Karen Patino (PT)

Albert Viray (PT)

Marilou F Lacerona (PT)

Juna M Serbo (PT)

Abolao Ajayi (PT)

The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Harris made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to table the application of Trupti Sawant until next month’s meeting due to discrepancies in the education credential report. Ms. Adams will review the education credential report and contact FCCPT about the discrepancies.

Request for Inactive Status

Mr. McKenzie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris, to approve for inactive status the following persons:

Keleigh Nersasian (AT)

Katherine Colyer (PT)

Christine Woolford (PT)

Lance Gardner (PT)

Kirsten Forgnoni (PT)

Ed Gasiewski (PT)

Cynthia S. Knight (AT)

Eric Kahn (PT)

Erica Noel (PT)

The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of PT/PTA/AT Applications by Reinstatement

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms.Harris, to approve licensure by reinstatement for the following persons once the noted contingencies were met:

John Knarr (AT)- pending additional information regarding CEUs

Shannon Ward-Lengel- pending original verification letters

The motion was unanimously carried.

Request for Exemption from CEUs

Ms. Harris made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch to deny the request of Brenda Bowman to waive CEU requirements for licensure renewal. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Continuing Education Activities

Mr. McKenzie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Whiteman, to approve or deny the following courses as noted:

1. MED2000- Chronic Pain- 0.60 CEUs

2. DPT- Physical Therapists’ Guide to Malpractice- 0.60 CEUs (Resubmitted)

3. Deann McCall- Functional Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine- 1.4 CEUs NO- needs more information

4. Thomas Kiger- Spasticity Management- 1.5 CEUs

5. Nexus Rehab Seminars

a. Vestibular Therapy Management of Peripheral & Cervicogenic Dizziness- 1.35 CEUs

b. Evidence Based Examiniation & Management of Biochemical Foot & Ankle Dysfunction- 0.75 CEUs

c. Evidence Based Manual Therapy of the Spine- 0.70 CEUs

6. Care Resources Inc

a. Motor Control and Balance in Patients with Neurological Dysfunction & the Elderly- 1.40 CEUs

b. Yoga for the Older Patient: Treating the whole person- 0.60 CEUs

c. Functional Exercise and Strengthening for the Neurologically Impaired Child- 1.40 CEUs

d. Vestibular Basics for the Non-Vestibular Therapist- 0.65 CEUs

e. Treatment of Gait Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy- 1.40 CEUs

f. Utilizing Key Concepts of the Pilates Method in Neuromuscular Reeducation- 1.40 CEUs

g. An Evidence Based Approach to Treatment of Fibromyalgia- 0.60 CEUs

7. Range of Motion Physical Therapy, PA- Release with Fascialization- 1.40 CEUs

8. Professional Therapy Seminars- Management of Patients with Pulmonary Disease- 1.6 CEUs

9. International Spine and Pain Institute- Mobilization of the Nervous System- 1.40 CEUs

10. Dana Mieczkowski- Update on Cerebral Palsy- 1.85 CEUs

11. Angela Dickerson-Schnatz- Evaluation and Treatment of the Brachial Plexopathy Patient Using Neural Mobilization- 0.65 CEUs

12. University of Delaware- Medical Aspects of Sports- 0.80 CEUs

13. Care Resources, Inc

a. The HANDLE Approach: Techniques for Neurodevelopment- 0.60 CEUs

b. Sensory Integration and Self Regulation in the Infant and Young Child- 1.40 CEUs

c. NDT Facilitation Techniques: A Lab Course- 1.40 CEUs

d. NDT Approach to Functional Treatment of Trunk and Shoulder Girdle in the Pediatric Client- 1.30 CEUs

e. Dementia Toolbox for Health Professionals: A Review of Practical & Proven Approaches- 1.40 CEUs

f. The Whole Child: the S.A.N.E. System of Pediatric Assessment and Treatment- 1.30 CEUs

14. Institute for Natural Resources

a. Chronic Pain- 0.60 CEUs

b. The Aging Brain- 0.60 CEUs

c. Obesity: A Scientific Update- 0.60 CEUs

15. Medtronic Inc- Chronic Pain Management and Advanced Pain Therapies Overview- 0.20 CEUs

16. International Clinical Educators, Inc- Stroke Help: Treatment Strategies in Acute Care- 1.50 CEUs

17. Care Resources Inc- Yoga Therapy for the Child with Developmental Challenges 1.30 CEUs

18. Delaware Academy of Family Physicians- Delaware Academy of Family Physicians Annual Geriatric Medicine Symposium 0.30 CEUs

19. Pilates Institute of America- Pilates Mat Level 1- 1.60 CEUs

20. Shriners Hospital for Children, PA- Surgical and Clinical Advances in the Care of Children with Cerebral Palsy- 0.65 CEUs

The motion was unanimously carried.

Election of Officers

Ms. Smith nominated, seconded by Mr. McKenzie, Mr. Gary Nowell to continue his duty as Board Chairperson. The nomination was unanimously carried. A unanimous vote for Mr. Nowell followed.

Mr. McKenzie nominated, seconded by Ms. Harris, John Smith for Board Vice-Chairperson. After a discussion of duties, Denise Smith volunteered for the position. Mr. Kotrch nominated, seconded by Ms. Messick, Ms. Denise Smith for Board Vice-Chairperson. A unanimous vote for Ms. Smith followed.

Ms. Daniello nominated, seconded by Ms. Smith, Mr. John Smith for Board Secretary. A unanimous vote for Mr. Smith followed.

Discrepancies in Credential Reporting

Mr. Nowell presented an application in which FCCPT had stated the licensee was substantially equivalent to a first professional degree (Master’s Degree). However, the first page of the report listed the applicant as receiving a Bachelor’s Degree. The question is how to proceed with this conflicting data. Ms. Adams copied the file and will contact FCCPT to discuss the matter further.

Proposal To Deny

Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Harris to propose to deny licensure to the following people based on their credential evaluations:

Nermin Gabra

Vina Jaranilla

The motion was unanimously carried.

Continuing Education Question from Licensee.

Ms. Myer forwarded a question from a licensee concerning continuing education courses taken outside the United States. Are the allowed and is there a CEU conversion? The board agreed that any course work taken would need to meet the guidelines in the rules and regulations to be approved by the Board. The conversion of 1 hour of course work= 0.10 CEUs would still be the same.

Other Business Before the Board (for discussion only)

There was no other business at this meeting.

Public Comment

There was no public comment at this meeting.

Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Due to renovations to the Conference Rooms of the Cannon Building. The meeting will be held at another location. The location was not confirmed at this time and will be forwarded to the Board when known.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Kotrch made a motion, seconded by Ms. Whiteman to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Jennifer L Myer

Administrative Specialist II

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