STATE OF DELAWARE BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE



|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: BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED FEBRUARY 7, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT

Garrett Colmorgen, M.D., Professional Member, President, Presiding

Karl McIntosh, M.D., Professional Member, Vice President

Francis Marro, M.D., Professional Member, Secretary/Treasurer

Galicano Inguito, M.D., Professional Member

Anthony Policastro, M.D., Professional Member

James Salva, M.D., Professional Member

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

Nasreen Khan, D.O., Professional Member - 2:15 - 3:40 p.m.

Vincent Lobo, D.O., Professional Member

George Brown, Public Member

Margaret Prouse, Ed.D., Public Member - 2:09 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Vance Daniels, Public Member - 2:10 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

John Banks, Public Member

Raymond L. Moore, Sr., Public Member - 2:04 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Gayle MacAfee, Executive Director

Allison Reardon, Deputy Attorney General

Victoria Hall, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBERS ABSENT

Ray Blackwell, M.D. Professional Member

Roberto Villasenor, M.D., Professional Member

ALSO PRESENT

James Collins, Director, Division of Professional Regulation

Jeremiah Driscoll, PA-C, Delaware Association of Physician Assistants

Suzanne Raab-Long, Delaware Healthcare Association

Michael Duva, Delaware Healthcare Association

Paul Lange, M.D.

CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Colmorgen called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the November 1, 2005 minutes for approval. Dr. Inguito moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.

The board reviewed the November 1, 2005 Executive Session minutes for approval. Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ORDER GRANTING INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY RE: SANDRA ELLIOTT, CNM, MSN

The board applied their signatures to the Order granting Independent Practice Authority to Sandra Elliott, CNM, MSN.

ORDER GRANTING CHANGE OF TREATING PHYSICIAN TO SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN, ACCEPTANCE OF NEW TREATING PHYSICIAN AND REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS/MODULES RE: DR. PAUL LANGE

The board applied their signatures to the Order granting the change of Dr. Paul Lange's treating physician to become his supervising physician, to approve his new treating physician including the review of his pharmacology educational materials/modules. At this time Dr. Policastro and Dr. McIntosh indicated that they had reviewed the educational materials/modules submitted by Dr. Lange and had verified his having successfully completed 110 hours of study in Certification in Pharmacology. They also indicated that he had been awarded the designation of a Master Clinician by the Neuroscience Education Institute. Ms. Prouse moved, seconded by Dr. Inguito, the board would permit Dr. Lange, for the period of probation, to practice under the supervision of Dr. David August as specified under the terms in the board's order. Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE

Physicians for Licensure – Medical (C1) and Osteopathic (C2) - Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Dr. McIntosh, to approve the following medical doctors and osteopathic doctors for a certificate to practice medicine and surgery, and to move Dr. David Paul and Dr. Phillip Shaheen from the Physicians Waiting for Interviews list, as the applicants have met the licensure requirements as set forth by statute. Motion unanimously carried.

M.D.'s for Licensure

Pamela Amelung Enrica Arnaudo Jayshree Assar Wilson Bernales

Melissa Bloch-Menschik Travis Boaz Danial Chan Dona Chen Kyra Clark

Rafael Combalecer Thomas Dorsey John Durst Michele Fallon Faith Farley

Ghazala Farooqui Nabil Fayad Robert Felix Brendan Fitzpatrick Michael Fruchter

Walter Gianelle Jerold Graff Jonna Graves Howard Heller Tiffany Hughes

Alia Ibrahim Lawrence Kemp Mateen Khan James Knott Brian Kung

Sowmya Lakshminarayanan Wayne Liou Rose Liu Henrietta Mahoney Gregory Minevich

Laura Moody Cristina Murguic Gene Myers Nehal Parekh Sam Peng

Louis Petrozza Antonio Planas Shahid Rafiq Jeffrey Rose Andrew Schriber

Gregg Schubach Edward Senu-Oke Phillip Shaheen Scott Sittler Jing Wei William Weintraub Robert Williams Qinghua Yang Atma Yarlagadda Erika Yencha David Zamara Shumli Zhang

D.O.'s for Licensure

Doreen Mwangi David Paul Kenneth Smith

Physician Assistants for Licensure (C-5)

Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the following individuals for Physician Assistant licensure as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Gurpreet Dhillon Laurie Focacci Lori Frantz Kristina Khingelova Jennifer Morrison

Tuyet-Lynn Nguyen Bamoyo Nkongolo Patrick Owasu Ronak Patel Mitchell Shapiro

Juan Zelaya

Physician Assistants for Prescriptive Authority

Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the following Physician Assistants for Controlled Prescriptive Authority as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Controlled

Andrew Fitzkee Joan Formiglia Malcolm Owens Paula Paul Juan Zelaya

Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to approve the following Physician Assistants for Non-Controlled Prescriptive Authority as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Non-Controlled

Susana Chung Lynn Nguyen Malcolm Owens Paula Paul Juan Zelaya

Respiratory Care Practitioners for Licensure

Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to approve the following Respiratory Care Practitioners for licensure as noted below. Motion unanimously carried.

Forrest Bellomy Allen Gathers Lu Ann Goldfarb Lisa Graf Travis Haugen

Joy Jackson Howard McCullough Gretchen Salkowski Terry Sharp Darlene Snyder

Timothy Yerkes

Paramedics for Licensure - (C-8)

Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to approve the following Paramedics for licensure. Motion unanimously carried.

Gabriela Evans Paula Moore John Wright, III

Advanced Practice Nurses for Prescriptive Authority

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Karen Russell

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Theresa Blum

Mary Fitzpatrick

Certified Nurse Midwife

Alisa Henning

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jeremy Golinski

Robert House

Mark Loftus

Dale Robertson

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Frey

Kala Shahi

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Kathyrn Dosch

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Beth Smith

Psy/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Janice Bruce

Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Wullschleger

Propose to Deny Application of Dr. Lloyd G. Bayme

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Lloyd G. Bayme to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Delaware. Dr. Inguito moved, seconded by Dr. McIntosh, to propose to deny the application for licensure pursuant to 24 Del. C. Section 1720 (b)(4). Dr. Bayme could not submit to the board a sworn statement that he has not been convicted of or has not admitted under oath to having committed a crime substantially related to

the practice of medicine; has not violated the Medical Practice Act of another state and has not been subjected to disciplinary action by another licensing authority; has not had his application to practice denied; has not

unlawfully prescribed narcotic drugs; and has not been professionally penalized or convicted of fraud. Motion unanimously carried.

Propose to Deny Application of Dr. Eric Schaff

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Eric Schaff to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Delaware. Dr. McIntosh moved, seconded by Mr. Banks, to propose to deny the application for licensure

pursuant to 24 Del. C. Section 1720 (b)(4). Dr. Schaff could not submit to the board a sworn statement that he has not violated the Medical Practice Act of another state and has not been subjected to disciplinary action by another licensing authority; and has not been disciplined by a licensed hospital or by the medical staff of the hospital, including the resignation of privileges under pressure of investigation or other disciplinary action, if the discipline was based upon what the hospital or medical staff found to be unprofessional conduct, professional incompetence, or professional malpractice. Motion unanimously carried.

Propose to Deny Application of Dr. Michael M. Dao

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Michael M. Dao to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Delaware. Dr. Senu-Oke moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to propose to deny the application for licensure pursuant to 24 Del. C. Section 1720 (b)(4). Dr. Dao could not submit to the board a sworn statement that he has not been convicted of or has not admitted under oath to having committed a crime substantially related to the practice of medicine; has not violated the Medical Practice Act of another state and has not been subjected to disciplinary action by another licensing authority; and has not been professionally penalized or convicted of fraud. Motion unanimously carried.

Propose to Deny Application of Dr. Frank Wilczynski

The board reviewed the application of Dr. Frank Wilczynski to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Delaware. Dr. Lobo moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to propose to deny the application for licensure pursuant to 24 Del. C. Section 1720 (b)(4). Dr. Wilczynski could not submit to the board a sworn statement that he has not violated the Medical Practice Act of another state and has not been subjected to disciplinary action by another licensing authority. Motion unanimously carried.

Appoint Nominating Committee to Select Slate of Officers

At this time Mr. Brown, Ms. Prouse and Dr. Lobo offered to serve on the Nominating Committee to select the 2006 slate of officers. The Nomination Committee will present their recommendations at the February 7, 2006 board meeting.

Federation's Annual Meeting - April 20 - 22, 2006 - Boston, MA

Ms. MacAfee presented the board with information concerning the upcoming 2006 Federation of State Medical Boards' Annual Meeting to be held on April 20 through 22, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. She indicated that if the board president is not able to attend, an alternate member of the board may be selected as the voting delegate. The board tabled the matter until the February 7, 2006 meeting for the Election of Officers to be held.

Other business before the Board (for discussion only)

The board reviewed an article presented by Mr. Brown entitled, "The Fight Against Obesity Must Start in Doctor's Office." This was for informational purposes only.

A new question was included on the physician application concerning privileges, as follows: "Has a hospital, related health care facility, HMO, or alternative health care system denied your application for, or failed to renew your privileges; or limited, restricted, suspended, or revoked your privileges in any way?" A correction was also noted to the "Recommendation from Chief of Staff or Chief of Service" form to include a timeframe.

The board reviewed and accepted the draft legislation to amend Section 1720 (b)(6) of Title 24, Del. C. Chapter 17. The proposed legislation would correct a technical flaw in the existing statute by inserting the required language to obtain criminal history records.

Public Comment

There was no public comment at this meeting.

Executive Session

At 2:31 p.m. Dr. McIntosh moved, seconded by Dr. Senu-Oke, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the investigation of complaints in accordance with 29 Del. C. Sections 10002(d)(3) and 10004 (b)(6). Motion unanimously carried. At 3:32 p.m., Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Mr. Brown, to come out of Executive Session. Motion unanimously carried.

Results of the Executive Session

Dr. Senu-Oke moved, seconded by Dr. Inguito, 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 without prosecution in the following cases: Cases #10-49-05, 10-69-05, 10-73-05,

10-82-05, 10-71-02, 10-72-04, 10-51-05 and 10-55-05. Cases # 10-43-04, 10-52-05, and 10-53-05 were tabled. Case # 10-65-02 was referred to the Attorney General's office for further review. Motion unanimously carried.

Next Scheduled Meeting

The board will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room “A” of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the board, Dr. Marro moved, seconded by Dr. Inguito, to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Victoria L. Hall, Administrative Specialist II

DELAWARE BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

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