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1225550109855Board of Podiatric MedicinePRIVATE 2829 University Avenue S.E., Suite 430 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3245Phone: (612) 648-2175 Fax: (612) 617-2698podiatricmedicine.state.mn.usMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ONDecember 5, 2011Members Present:Stephen Powless, DPM, President, Eugene Dela Cruz, DPM, Alex Lebrija, DPMSchelli McCabe, DPM, James Nack, DPM, Judy SwanholmStaff Present:Ruth GrendahlQuorumThe meeting was called to order by Stephen Powless, President, at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office Plaza Conference Room, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN, and a quorum was declared present. MinutesMinutes of the previous quarterly board meeting were approved. Motion by McCabe, seconded by LeBrija; motion carried.Continuing Medical Education RequestMPMA requested 15 CME credits for attendance at the Twin Cities Foot & Ankle Conference. Upon reviewing the program content it was determined that statutory requirements for continuing education were met and it was approved by the Board. Motion by Nack, seconded by Dela Cruz; motion carried.Scope of Practice QuestionDr. Nack received a question whether Minnesota podiatrists are able to supervise hyperbaric medicine treatments. The Board discussed the issue and determined it needed a clearer definition of the treatment. Dr. Nack agreed to request more information for Board discussion.Fiscal/Budget ReportThe Board reviewed budget revenues and expenditures reports, as well as other financial reports generated by the Administrative Services Unit (ASU) and Board, per the 2005 OLA Financial Audit recommendation stating that Board members should be provided detailed, monthly revenue and expenditure accounting transactions report for their review and approval during regularly scheduled Board meetings. Grendahl reported the new state SWIFT systems still was unable to generate reports similar to the old system MAPS. No concerns were raised about the monthly revenue and expenditure accounting transactions. Financial reports were accepted; Motion by McCabe, seconded by Swanholm; motion carried.HPSPEsther Newcome was re-appointment to serve as the Board representative to the HPSPSunset Advisory CommissionGrendahl reported that all Health Licensing Board were required to submit a Sunset Review Report to the Sunset Advisory Commission, providing specific information required by law. The report is due December 6 or three days before testifying before the Commission. The Board is scheduled for testimony on December 9.Executive Director Annual Performance ReviewGrendahl gave an overview of Board accomplishments over the past year and said information regarding salary increases and achievements awards was not available. Grendahl was excused from Board discussion. The Board determined that Grendahl performs extremely well in all position description areas, and benefitted from her high level of successful legislature experience. The Board certifies that the employee’s performance exceeds standards and will re-visit increased compensation when details are made available. Motion by Lebrija, seconded by McCabe; motion carried.Next Board MeetingThe next board meeting is scheduled for December 5 @ 5:30PM.AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m. Motion by Nack, seconded by Dela Cruz; motion carried.-2- ................
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