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Minutes of the Meeting of the

Louisiana Board of Examiners for

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

June 10, 2010

Attending:

Stephen J. Harris, L-AUD/SLP, Chairperson

Theresa H. Rodgers, L-SLP, Vice-Chairperson

Gaddie W. Baker, L-SLP, Board Member

Jim Guillory, L-AUD/SLP, Board Member

Absent – Kerrilyn Phillips, L-SLP, Secretary-Treasurer

Keith F. DeSonier, M.D., Medical Advisor

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Harris at 9:20 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Board office located at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Emily Efferson, Administrator, Jolie Jones, Administrative Assistant, Terry Martin and Carmen Quebedeaux, Clerical Assistants, were present for portions of the meeting.

MINUTES:

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to accept the minutes of the meeting held April 9, 2010.

AGENDA:

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to adopt the Agenda as amended with the following additions: add f. Email from Kelly Salemi, Jr. dated June 9, 2010; add l. Consent Agreement and Order 2006-11 to Executive Session; and k. Presentation at LSU to Board/Staff Issues.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There were no members of the public present to make a comment.

FINANCIAL:

A. Financial Statement for the period ending February 28, 2010

B. Financial Statement for the period ending March 31, 2010

Emily Efferson, Administrator presented board members with a comparison sheet showing where the Board is relative to the budget. In February, money was paid to the Social Work Board for the website/database project completed by Crystal Clear Solutions. The project was coded as professional services/computer consultant; however, our CPA felt it should be reflected under acquisition rather than professional services. Board members requested that Emily Efferson add an explanatory note to the original financial statement based on discussion with CPA.

Board members requested clarification of the different figures noted in the budget column from February to March 2010 in the absence of the board revising the budget. Board members expressed that instead of adding in 1/12 of the budget monthly, they would like to see the budgeted numbers for the full year.

COMPLIANCE HEARING:

Virginia Logan Smith requested to appear for a compliance hearing based upon denial of her application for licensure.

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to offer Virginia Logan Smith a Consent Agreement and Order to include the following stipulations: successful completion of the open book examination within 90 days, public reprimand, notification to NPDB-HIPDB and publication by LBESPA.

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to send a letter to Ms. Smith’s supervisor, Kathleen Cage, regarding licensure and appropriate supervisory responsibility.

BOARD/STAFF ISSUES:

A. Update on Annual Renewals and Audits

Board members were advised that as of May 31, 2010, 861 licenses had been renewed, of which 719 had renewed online. Theresa Rodgers advised that she reviewed continuing education of 10 licensees selected for audit and that all 10 passed the audit.

B. Update on Newspaper Ads for Better Hearing and Speech Month

The Board expended $2,599.26 to run an educational ad regarding the importance of using licensed providers in The Advocate, The Times, The Times Picayune, and Baton Rouge Parents Magazine in May.

C. Update and Evaluations on 2010 LBESPA CE Workshop

Members of the Board received a copy of the breakdown of revenue and expenses to host the annual continuing education workshop. There was a net loss of $1,033.69 to provide the workshop. 87 people participated in the conference and the evaluations were favorable.

D. 2011 LBESPA CE Workshop

The 2011 LBESPA CE Workshop will be held at the Crowne Plaza on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Steve Harris requested that Board members come to the August meeting with possible topics and speakers.

E. SLP Assistants in Early Steps

Brenda Sharp advised that Early Steps is not enrolling Provisional SLP Assistants. Current Provisional SLP Assistants are allowed to continue providing services through Early Steps unless they request a change. If a change is requested, such as a change in supervisor, the Provisional SLP Assistant is disenrolled.

F. CAC Webinars

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to purchase the recorded CAC webinars “Deferred Disciplinary Action for Minor Violations. Is it a Good Idea?” and “Monitoring Board Disciplinary Order”.

G. Media Purchase for LBESPA Library

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to purchase “How to Manage Your Tinnitus and Progressive Tinnitus Management Bundle” from Plural Publishing.

H. Receipt of Digital Verification of Licensure

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to accept digital verification of licensure if the State that issued the license does not send official, written verifications. Jolie Jones was asked to add this to the Policy Manuel, and to also include that staff will verify the license on the State’s website.

I. Inactive Status

The Board clarified that a licensee that claims inactive status is eligible to practice and may return to work at any time. Once the licensee returns to work, he or she must submit ten (10) hours of continuing education at the time of license renewal.

J. Legislative Issues

Steve Harris advised that HB1482, SB560, and HB626 will not move forward this legislative session.

HB1482 has been turned over to a legislative committee for further research.

K. Presentation at LSU

Theresa Rodgers and Jan Norris co-presented to 18 students at LSU. Ms. Rodgers spoke about licensing requirements and Ms. Norris spoke about clinical fellowship.

CORRESPONDENCE:

A. Email from E. Charles Wills dated May 20, 2010

The Board reviewed the advertisement for hearing aids being sold and advised that the ad does not violate the Practice Act or Rules.

B. Letter from Florence Mitchell received May 24, 2010

Board requested that a letter of response advise Ms. Mitchell that it is out of the Board’s purview to write a letter as she has requested. Also inform her that her Type A teaching certificate is a higher level than the ancillary certificate she is attempting to obtain.

C. Letter from Karen Golding-Kushner dated May 25, 2010

Board requested that a letter of response be sent to Dr. Golding-Kushner advising that she must have her official transcript sent from the university to the Board, in addition to official verification from each state that has issued her a license.

D. Email from Collin Wade dated May 28, 2010

Advise Mr. Wade that the Board has no jurisdiction over employers or corporations that hire speech-language pathologists; that the jurisdiction is over the licensed individual.

E. Email from Beth Salcedo dated June 8, 2010

Board advised that it is within the purview of her license to perform a language assessment; however, any information about the client is confidential and can only be released with a written release of information.

F. Email from Kelly Salemi dated June 9, 2010

The Board instructed staff to connect Mr. Salemi with Kerrilyn Phillips so that they may discuss a mutually convenient location to meet for training.

CONFERENCES:

LSHA

Board members reviewed the issues that would be discussed by LBESPA at the 2010 LSHA Convention.

SPALS

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to pay the fee of $300.00 to exhibit at the SPALS Annual Conference.

NCSB

A. Cooperative Agreement with LBESPA for ASHA Continuing Education

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to authorize a cooperative agreement for ASHA Continuing Education.

B. Annual NCSB Conference – October 14-16, 2010

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to send Jim Guillory to NCSB’s New Board Member Training.

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to send all professional SLP and AUD board members, Ayn Stehr and Emily Efferson to the annual conference.

CLEAR

A. Annual Educational Conference – September 23-25, 2010

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to send Emily Efferson to the annual conference.

B. 2010-2011 Membership Dues

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to pay the membership dues in the amount of $240.00.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to go in to Executive Session at 2:50 p.m. for the following reasons:

to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person, provided that such person is notified in writing at least twenty-four hours before the meeting,

for discussion in regard to the report, development, or course of action regarding security personnel, plans or devices,

for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct, or any other matter now provided for or as may be provided for by the legislature.

Votes for going in to Executive Session: Theresa Rodgers, yes; Jim Guillory, yes; Gaddie Baker, yes.

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to come out of Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. to take the following actions.

A. Licensure Problems

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to not allow S.A. credit from February 26, 2010 through May 9, 2010.

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the renewal application submitted by G.P.

B. Consent Agreement and Order #2005-01

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to release respondent from the Consent Agreement and Order upon receipt of a letter of discharge from therapy.

C. Complaint #2009-03

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to deny the counter-offer submitted by the respondent. Emily Efferson was asked to coordinate a date for the hearing with Ayn Stehr, Ryan Seidemann and Kerrilyn Phillips from the dates the present members of the Board selected as possibilities.

D. Complaint #2010-03

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to dismiss complaint.

E. Complaint #2010-04

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint.

F. Complaint #2010-11

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint.

G. Complaint #2010-14

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint with a reminder that services are not to be provided without supervision.

H. Complaint #2010-15

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to dismiss the complaint with a reminder that she is to advise supervisees that they are not to provide services without supervision.

I. Complaint #2010-20

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the one of continuing education in ethics received at LBESPA’s annual conference, to approve “Ethics in Speech and Language Therapy”, “Applying the Code”, “Ethics, Evidence, and an Expanding Scope of Practice”, and “The 3 R’s” as continuing education acceptable for meeting the terms of the Consent Agreement and Order.

J. Personnel Committee Update

Staff was not present for this portion of the meeting, and no action was taken in regard to this topic.

K. Review of Applications

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the following applications for Full or Provisional Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology licenses:

Landry, Mollie A. 6263 L-SLP Hartwell, Jamie 6264 L-SLP

Norris, Elizabeth Lazar 6265 L-SLP Linn, Amber Neal 6267 PL-SLP

Dukes, Natasha Nicole 6269 PL-SLP Harper, Shannon L. 6270 L-SLP

Fontenot, Paige M. 6271 PL-SLP Judice, Stephanie M. 6272 PL-SLP

Picou, Stacey Elizabeth 6273 PL-SLP Auld, Carolyn 6274 PL-SLP

Lay, Rachel 6275 PL-SLP Pellerin, Mary Grace 6276 PL-SLP

Cheshier, Katie Beth 6277 PL-SLP Trepagnier, Lindsay 6278 PL-SLP

Hymel, Caroline M. 6279 PL-SLP Flemister, Rebecca 6280 PL-SLP

Courville, Christa 6281 PL-SLP Brandt, Jennifer G. 6282 PL-SLP

Cash, Ashley 6284 L-SLP Benedic, Melody L. 6283 L-AUD/HA Disp

Hardy, Stacy R. 6285 PL-SLP Reaux, Angel B. 6286 PL-SLP

Woods, Erin E. 6287 PL-SLP Cotten, Megan Hartley 6288 PL-SLP

Cox, Lauren N. 6289 PL-SLP Domec, Sarah L. 6290 PL-SLP

Gatlin, Courtney Danielle 6291 PL-SLP Gaudin, Kelli F. 6292 PL-SLP

Husted, Emily 6293 PL-SLP Jones, Amanda B. 6294 PL-SLP

Kennedy, Sarah K. 6295 PL-SLP Michiels, Heidi H. 6296 PL-SLP

Normand, Rachel 6297 PL-SLP Perry, Holley M. 6298 PL-SLP

Trahan, Alisa Claire 6299 PL-SLP Wright, Brittney 6300 PL-SLP

Zeringue, Kristie 6301 PL-SLP Lamb, Nicole 6302 L-SLP

Mochizuki, Kevin S. 6304 L-AUD McClure, Meagan C. 6303 L-AUD/HA Disp

Clark, Jennifer K. 6307 PL-SLP Ringe, Misty Nicole 6305 L-AUD/HA Disp

Laperouse, Elizabeth T. 5868 PL-SLP Williams, Katherine 6306 L-AUD/HA Disp

Lagarde, Paula R. 5880 PL-SLP

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to approve the following applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or Provisional Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license:

Fitzgerald, Callie L. 6266 PL-SLP Assistant Meche, Ann 6268 PL-SLP Assistant

Motion was made by Theresa Rodgers, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to upgrade the following applications:

Simon, Denise Comb 5993 L-SLP Cox, Erica K. 5920 L-SLP

Jones, Julie 6084 L-SLP Hafer, Kelly 6168 L-SLP

Samuels, Melissa A. 6120 L-SLP Hammond, Laren C. 6141 L-SLP

Brashier, Lindsay 6130 L-SLP Brown, Stacie 6216 SLP Assistant

Eby, LaToya E. 6046 L-SLP Williams, Samiayah 6135 L-SLP

Scott, LaRita R. 5960 SLP Assistant Lemaire, Brynn M. 6197 SLP Assistant

Lehmann, Wendy G. 6087 L-SLP Casteel, Emily E. 6150 L-SLP

Stephens, Lacy J. 6110 L-SLP Kahn, Meagan E. 6092 L-SLP

Dickson, Emily D. 5397 L-SLP Dolan, Whitney N. 6129 L-SLP

Levert, Lacey W. 6040 L-SLP Dewberry, Megan 6140 L-SLP

Broom, Kaitlin 6098 L-SLP Camper, Ashley W. 6195 L-SLP

Davidson, Brittany 6164 L-SLP Dobson, Tracy Ann 6177 L-SLP

Hetherington, Kimberly 6176 L-SLP Jackson, Claire Z. 6100 L-SLP

Knotts, Casey 6126 L-SLP Robinson, Erica D. 6137 L-SLP

Temple, Chelsea L. 6096 L-SLP Toepfer, Lacey Ann 6101 L-SLP

Wilkerson, Latricia 6199 L-SLP Dupre, Katie E. 6028 L-SLP

Jopling, Rebecca L. 6143 L-SLP Mayeux, Stephanie 6086 L-SLP

Tillery, Willisia 6173 L-SLP

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Theresa Rodgers and unanimously carried, to reinstate the following applications:

Bowers, Christy 4572 L-SLP Dameier, Sharon F. 3736 SLP Assistant

Curtis, Nikki L. 6020 PL-SLP

L. Complaint #2006-11

Motion was made by Jim Guillory, seconded by Gaddie Baker and unanimously carried, to release respondent from the Consent Agreement and Order.

RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES:

Rules revisions will be discussed further at the August 7, 2010 board meeting.

Motion was made by Gaddie Baker, seconded by Jim Guillory and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED BY:

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Stephen J. Harris, L-AUD/SLP Theresa H. Rodgers, L-SLP

Chairperson Vice Chairperson

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