Idea Transcript
The Florida
Board of Nursing
Meeting Minutes June 7-9, 2017 Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Ave Tampa, FL 33610
Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Chair
Kathryn L
Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN Vice Chair Joe Baker, Jr. Executive Director
Version III
Credentials Summary of Conditions CONTINUING EDUCATION Required within 6 months of licensure PROBATION (P1) Standard terms [A] Violate no laws [B] Report changes in address, employer, arrests, or violations of probation or orders from another jurisdiction [C] Quarterly self-reports [D] Quarterly nursing employer reports [G] Tolling Direct supervision [H] Direct supervision, regularly assigned unit, no employment by nurse registry, nurse employment agency or home health agency, no multiple employers or self-employment IPN (V6) V6A - must sign IPN contract V6B - must have IPN evaluation and contract if recommended V6C - must have IPN evaluation and contract if recommended; if contract not recommended, probation
Credentials “A” Committee “A”
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair, Ms. McKeen at 4:02 p.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS – Committee Chair Kathryn L. W hitson, MSN, RN Lori Desmond, MSN, RN, NE-BC Absent: Elizabeth W ebster, RN, MBA - unexcused Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, ARNP, LTC, USAR - unexcused Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Board Staff: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Jessica Hollingsworth, Program Operations Administrator Melissa Greenfield, Program Operations Administrator Tiffany Robinson, Regulatory Supervisor/Consultant
1. Muir, MaRena; 1701/526015- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
A. Required Appearances CNA
None LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Conley, Pamela Dorton; 1701/578683- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Gonzalez Pena, Rolando; 1701/455815- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2| Page
B. Pending Formal Denial CNA
1. Jackson, Alexandre; 4401/717531- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Reid, Joanne Laverne; 1702/149126- A motion was made by Desmond to deny due to failure to appear. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Marcus, Matthew; 1702/185266- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Applicants for Licensure CNA Prior Board Action Exam
1. Bostic, Dominque S; 4401/630627- A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
1. Pitts, Desiree; 4401/717253- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
Juvenile Offense Exam
None Endorsement
None Criminal History Exam
1. Holloway, Lakeisha M; 4401/724976- A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Swoope, Tunykia M; 4401/715738- A motion was made by Desmond to require an appearance. Motion passed unanimously. 3| Page
3. Mendez Jr, Orlando; 4401/727302- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
None False Answer on Application Exam
None Endorsement
None LPN, RN, and ARNP Criminal History Exam
1. Augustin, Equila J; 1702/187805- A motion was made by McKeen to approve with a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Rubio, Christine Ellen; 1701/525277- A motion was made by Desmond to approve with a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
1. Kosakoski, Jean Elizabeth; 1701/551397- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. ARNP Upgrade
None Health History Exam
1. Theodate, Gabrielle; 1701/585341- A motion was made by McKeen to approve. Motion passed with Desmond in opposition. 2. Bryan, Breanna Dalynn; 1701/590159- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Grinstead, Christina Marie; 1701/585739- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
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Endorsement
1. Stone, Kimberly; 1701/568914- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Delany, Melissa Rose; 1701/583842- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve with a remedial course and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Summers, Michaelia Renee; 1701/569707- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve with a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Pawloski-Redmond, Cheryl Ann; 1701/579278- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Bost, Julia Rayne; 1701/586046- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Fink, Joan Marie; 1701/580124- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Other Items for Discussion CNA
None LPN, RN, and ARNP
None The meeting recessed at 5:13 p.m.
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Education & Credentials “B” Committee Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair, Dr. Hubbard, at 4:07 p.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Anna Maria Hubbard, DNP, EdD, CNE, ARNP- Committee Chair Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Diana Forst, BA, RN Lisa Johnson, MSN, RN, LPN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Attorney: Diane Guillemette, Assistant Attorney General Board Staff: Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Education Angela Falls, BSN, RN, Nursing Education Consultant
A. Required Appearances LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. De Jesus, Rachel Arlene; 1701/565360- Present. A motion was made by Johnson to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Pending Formal Denial LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Jose, Rosmi; 1701/527822- Present. A motion was made by Forst to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Mokokha, Bonface Cheloti; 1701/559256- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to failure to appear. Motion passed unanimously.
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3. Decena, Pepito Jimenez Jr.; 1701/56893- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to failure to appear. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Geffrard, Fedeline; 1701/570112- A motion was made by Hubbard to deny due to ineligibility. Motion passed unanimously.
C. CNA Exemption Applicants None
D. Non-Compliance with Section 464.019, FS 1. RN Approved to Probation 1. Florida Academy of Nursing, 1704/207, US70705800- Program voluntarily closed effective 6/3/2017. 2. Ideal Professional Institute, 1704/218, US70706300- Present: Juleen Silvara. A motion was made by Forst to terminate program due to failure of appearance by the program director. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Med-Life Institute, 1704/198, US70703900 – Continued 4. Med-Life Institute- Naples, 1704/200, US70704900 – Continued 2. PN Approved to Probation 1. Inlet Grove Adult Community High School, 1705/160, US70106900- Present: Dr. Romaine Martin, Program Director and Dr. Keith Brown, Principal. A motion was made by Newman to place program on probation. Motion passed unanimously. 2. West Lawrence School of Nursing, 1705/164, US70201200- Present: Brian Lawrence, Director of Nursing Services. A motion was made by Newman to grant a continuance to August meeting to provide revised remediation plan. Motion passed unanimously.
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E. Non-Compliance 64B9-15.005(6), FAC, Standards for Certified Nursing Assistant Training Programs 1. True Help Services Education Institute- Present: Luis A. Gonzalez, Esq. A motion was made by Forst to deny due to not meeting requirements for clinical training sites. Motion passed with Newman in opposition.
F. Ratification Lists
1. Internationally Educated Nurse Ratification List- A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Nursing Assistant Training Programs Ratification List- A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Nursing Education Programs Ratification List- A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Items for Discussion 1. Discussion with Credentialing Agencies - Rule 64B9-3.014, F.A.C., Requirements for Foreign Educated/Non-NCSBN members- Present: Emily Tse, IERF and Carol Tuttas, CGFNS. Both representatives described the processes used to create education evaluations. Received written presentations from Josef Silny, Silny and Associates and Paul Reese, ERES as they were not able to attend meeting. 2. CE Provider Complaint - Clinical Solutions Medical Training- Present: Jesus Pacheco, Administrator. A motion was made by Newman to require quarterly reports and a clear plan for hiring and verifying credentials. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Med-Life Institute - Graduates Seeking Licensure in Hawaii- Requested continuance until August. Granted.
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H. Informational Items 1. Withdrawal of Practical Nurse Program - NRI Institute of Health Sciences 2. Remediation Plan - Southern Technical College (Tampa) 1704/192, US70703400 3. Remediation Plan - Southern Technical College (Fort Myers) 1704/162, US70701400 4. Remediation Plan - Med Life Institute (Lauderdale Lakes) 1705/304, US70701900 5. Organizational Change - Chamberlain College of Nursing US70504000 Calzadilla, Yanetsi; 1701/575861- Present. Required appearance from April. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting recessed at 6:40 pm.
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Credentials “A” Committee Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM Call to Order The meeting was reconvened by the Committee Chair, Ms. McKeen at 8:34 a.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS – Committee Chair Kathryn L. W hitson, MSN, RN Lori Desmond, MSN, RN, NE-BC Absent: Elizabeth W ebster, RN, MBA - unexcused Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, ARNP, LTC, USAR - unexcused Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Board Staff: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Jessica Hollingsworth, Program Operations Administrator Melissa Greenfield, Program Operations Administrator Tiffany Robinson, Regulatory Supervisor/Consultant
1. Sikes, Joshua Jerald; 1701/589042- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously.
A. LPN, RN, and ARNP Applicants for Licensure Prior Discipline Exam
1. Kilpatrick, Marguerite; 1701/583055- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Andersen, Arronel; 1701/580193- A motion was made by McKeen to approve with a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Despaigne, Bradley; 1701/513505- A motion was made by Whitson to approve with probation concurrent to his LPN license. Motion passed unanimously. 10| Page
4. Goyau, Kathleen; 1701/588426- A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
1. Moore, Angela Duvall; 1701/568545- Present with Attorney Joseph Sapp, Esq. A motion was made by Desmond to approve with a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Wald, Linda A Andreu; 1701/584452- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Scaglione, Sally Ann; 1702/187262- A motion was made by Whitson to approve with probation concurrent to Nevada, if applicable. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Maxwell, Jessica; 1701/580233- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Moore, Daniel Earl; 1701/583452- A motion was made by McKeen due to ineligibility. Motion passed unanimously. ARNP Upgrade
None Prior Board Action Exam
1. Beall, Robert Duane; 1701/542981- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Driemel, Virginia May; 1702/189106- A motion was made by McKeen to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement None Criminal History Exam
1. Trett, Alina; 1701/588096- Present. A motion was made by Desmond to approve. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
None ARNP Upgrade
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Health History Exam
None Endorsement
None ARNP Upgrade
None False Answ er on Application Exam Endorsement Open Case Exam
1. Bush, Kendall; 1701/587966- Present. A motion was made by Whitson to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Cassamajor, Joseph Reginald; 1702/188663- A motion was made by Whitson to require an appearance. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
1. Lewis, Pamela Lodell; 1701/581956- A motion was made by Desmond to approve with a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Baker, Tiffany Ann; 1701/586952- A motion was made by McKeen to require an appearance. Motion passed unanimously.
Staff Concern Exam
None Endorsement
None
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B. CNS Applicants None
C. Other Items for Discussion None The meeting adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
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Education & Credentials “B” Committee Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM Call to Order The meeting was reconvened by the Committee Chair, Dr. Hubbard, at 8:30 am.
Roll Call Board Members: Anna Maria Hubbard, DNP, EdD, CNE, ARNP- Committee Chair Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Diana Forst, BA, RN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Absent: Lisa Johnson, MSN, RN, LPN- Excused Attorney: Diane Guillemette, Assistant Attorney General Board Staff: Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Education Angela Falls, BSN, RN, Nursing Education Consultant
A. LPN, RN, and ARNP Exemption Applicants None
B. Education Credentials
1. Amy, Shelline; 1701/577226- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Aquino Perez, Stephanie; 1701/554490- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 14| Page
3. Berasategui Hernandez, Kenia; 1701/574596- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Blanco, Katia; 1701/585692- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Brogan, Abigail Ramos; 1701/547217- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Burgos, Rochelle Patague; 1701/581826- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Carreras Manin, Yenis De la Caridad; 1701/583892- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Cummings, Nathaniel Junior; 1701/570118- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Debrun, Jamie Lou; 1701/585211- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Esoga, Nkechinyere Chiamaka; 1701/587714- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Faraj, Khadeejeh Naim Ahmad; 1701/561715- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed with Forst in opposition. 12. Finsen, Ida; 1701/575732- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Fonda, Victorine Make-Lum; 1701/588861- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Frazer, Ticketa Shannan; 1701/565361- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Hernandez, Emma Isabel; 1701/573906- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously.
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16. Ibalio, Mark Lester Mariano; 1701/581825- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 17. Irving, Linda Angelisa; 1701/582802- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 18. James-Ottey, Carlene Nicola; 1702/188998- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 19. Jira, Lensa Amanuel; 1701/578370- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 20. Jocson, Mard Richie Banatanto; 1701/585133- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve due to overages in other areas. Motion passed unanimously. 21. Lima, Ana Paula M; 1701/572087- Present. A motion was made by Newman to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed with Gordon in opposition. 22. Lima, Dairon Gonzalez; 1701/582698- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 23. Louiseize, Brittany; 1701/568267- A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 24. Louiseize, Shawn Edward; 1702/184297– Pulled 25. Machado, Anderson Da Silva; 1701/585964 – Pulled 26. Martin, Emmanuelle Hadassah; 1701/573570- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve. Motion failed 2-2, with Gordon and Hubbard in favor. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 27. Martinez, Izamara Isabel; 1701/589000- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve. Motion failed 2-2, with Gordon and Hubbard in favor. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 28. Mendez Gonzalez, Michelle; 1701/569625- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 29. Miller, Brenda Diane; 1702/182672- A motion was made by Hubbard to require appearance. Motion passed unanimously. 16| Page
30. Mirabal, Michel Aguila; 1701/587254- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 31. Nelson, Juna; 1702/186071- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to deny due to lack of clinical hours in obstetric and pediatric nursing. Motion passed unanimously. 32. Nimo Garcia, Lidia Elena; 1701/585291- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 33. Pagan, Wilmary; 1701/553796- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 34. Poleska, Julita Kornelia; 1701/572787- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 35. Reyes Lorenzo, Lisbet; 1701/583355- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 36. Shuaipi, Blerta; 1701/565813- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 37. Simpson, Pamella; 1701/576550- Present. A motion was made by Forst to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 38. Tan, Ling Ling; 1701/571255- A motion was made by Newman to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 39. Valdes Caceres, Edgardo Arturo; 1701/574422- A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. 40. Valdes Cuevas, Edy Yamil; 1701/584243- Present. A motion was made by Forst to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 41. Weerasuriya, Deepa Nishani; 1701/530575 – Pulled 42. Ysidron Yglesias, Eglis; 1701/574592- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 43. Sahakyan, Sevak; 1701/588338- Present. Allowed to withdraw registered nurse application and submit practical nurse application. 17| Page
44. Besosa Noceda Rodriguez, Marilyn; 1701/525528- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously. 45. Munoz Rivera, Yareliz Marie; 1701/546430- Present. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed with Newman in opposition. 46. Kurian, Gipson; 1701/589007- A motion was made by Hubbard to approve with a remedial course. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Applicants for Licensure under 456.0635, FS CNA Exam
1. Adams, Jessie R; 4401/724521- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to ineligibility. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Washington, Shedonne N; 4401/725326- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to ineligibility. Motion passed unanimously. Endorsement
None LPN, RN, and ARNP Exam
None
Endorsement
None
D. CNA Applicants for Licensure under Section 435.07, FS Exam
1. Simmons, Brittany S; 4401/666100- A motion was made by Newman to deny due to ineligibility. Motion passed unanimously.
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Endorsement
1. Valle, Margarita Tonya Lee; 4401/723478- A motion was made by Newman to require appearance. Motion passed unanimously.
E. LPN, RN, ARNP Applicants for Licensure under Section 464.009, FS None
F. LPN, RN, ARNP Applicants for License – Other None The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
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Summary of Discipline CONTINUING EDUCATION Required within 6 months of licensure PROBATION (P3) Standard terms [A] Violate no laws [B] Report changes in address, employer, arrests, or violations of probation or orders from another jurisdiction [C] Quarterly self-reports [D] Quarterly nursing employer reports [G] Tolling Direct supervision [H] Direct supervision, regularly assigned unit, no employment by nurse registry, nurse employment agency or home health agency, no multiple employers or self-employment C1 PROBATION (P4) Stayed suspension conditioned on compliance
IPN (V6) V6A - suspension until entry into IPN, suspension stayed while compliant V6B - suspension until IPN evaluation and contract if recommended, suspension stayed while compliant V6C - suspension until IPN evaluation and contract if recommended suspension stayed while compliant; if contract not recommended probation SUSPENSION (V) V1 - suspend until appearance to demonstrate safety V2 - suspend until appearance to demonstrate safety with IPN coordinated evaluation V3 - suspend for a minimum period and thereafter until appearance to demonstrate safety with IPN coordinated evaluation V4 - suspend until fine and costs/bounced check paid V5A – suspend until compliant with CEs V5F - suspend until compliant with previous final order REVOCATION V8 - revocation
Guidelines for Acceptable Disciplinary CE CE AREA
HOURS/OPTIONS
Anger Management
4 hr 8 hr
Assessment
2 hr 8 hr 40 hr full course
Critical Thinking
2 hr 8 hr
Delegation
2 hr 8 hr
Documentation
2 hr 8 hr
Ethics
2 hr 8 hr (may be combined with Legal Aspects)
Legal Aspects
2 hr 8 hr (may be combined with Ethics)
LPN Supervision
30 hr
Medication Administration
16 hr Supervised lab
Pain Management
2 hr 8 hr
TYPICAL CONTENT • Definition, assessment, management of anger • Positive anger management tools • Resources • Health History, including cultural assessment • Fundamental physical assessment techniques • Assessing body systems: Integumentary, Respiratory, Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive, Musculoskeletal, Neurological • Definition • Characteristics and skills that demonstrate critical thinking • Strategies to improve ability to think critically • Aspects that a nurse needs to consider when delegating • Professional roles that a nurse cannot delegate • Process for effective delegation • Process of charting • Common charting errors • Implications of poor record keeping • Emerging issues, i.e., faxes, computers, HIPAA • Legal case review • Ethical decision making • Concepts of beneficence, justice and autonomy • History of ethics in nursing • Common ethical issues/case review, frameworks • Resources • Nursing Practice Act: purpose and role of Board; definitions of advanced, professional, and practical nursing; scope of practice; grounds for disciplinary actions • Delegation • Documentation & medical record keeping • Informed consent • Case review • Per 64B9-15 • Note: RNs may take this course; for CE credit for RNs, at least 2 hours must be on the RN role • Standard abbreviations • Transcription of orders • Calculations, including pediatric dosages • Preparation and administration of oral, parental, intravenous medications, fluids • Legal responsibilities related to medication administration, observation, documentation, and record keeping • Common errors and strategies to avoid them • Classifying acute and chronic pain • Assessment and reassessment strategies • Barriers to effective pain management; psychology of pain
CE AREA
HOURS/OPTIONS
Patient Rights
2 hr
Pharmacology
16 hr 40 hr
Professional Standards
Varies
Refresher Remedial Courses
80 didactic and 96 hours clinical
Universal Protocol
TYPICAL CONTENT • Pain intensity scales • Pharmacological pain interventions • Non-pharmacological pain management • Interdisciplinary discharge planning • Patient/family education • Specific rights protected by federal and state laws • Right to be informed • Right to exercise self-determination • Protection of personal privacy • Forms of abuse • Reporting violations • Classification systems • Drug forms, routes, actions, uses, precautions, interactions, and side effects • Computation and dosages • Asepsis • Resources • Programs on Standards from Professional Associations • Curriculums approved by Professional Associations • Examples (not limited to): Association of Operating Room Nurses, Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association, Infusion Nurses Society, Oncology Nurses Association • All disciplinary board-ordered refresher or remedial courses require didactic and clinical components that are in compliance with 64B9-3.025. • Additional clinical hours in specialized or general areas may be specified • Agency specific, agency provided in-services on JCAHO requirements for procedural timeout and other standards
Note: 2 & 8 hour courses offered by CE Providers; 40 hour courses may be offered by CE Providers but are more commonly part of a nursing program curriculum.
Disciplinary Hearings & General Business Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:30 PM Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Dr. Newman, at 1:31 p.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Consumer– Chair Kathryn L. W hitson, MSN, RN – Vice Chair Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS Diana Forst, BA, RN Lori Desmond, MSN, RN, NE-BC Anna Maria Hubbard, DNP, EdD, CNE, ARNP Lisa Johnson, MSN, RN, LPN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Absent Elizabeth W ebster, RN, MBA – Unexcused Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, ARNP, LTC, USAR – Unexcused
Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Diane Guillemette, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Witters, Assistant General Counsel Lindsey Frost, Assistant General Counsel Board Staff: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Jessica Hollingsworth, Program Operations Administrator Melissa Greenfield, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Angela Falls, RN, Nursing Education Consultant Tiffany Robinson, Regulatory Supervisor
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I. CNA, RN, LPN, and ARNP Discipline & General Business
A. Reconsiderations CNA
None LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Bennett Smith, Stephanie E.; 1702/151904 – Present. A motion was made by Desmond to reconsider the previous notice of intent to approve with conditions and approve. Motion passed with Johnson and Newman in opposition. LPN, RN and CNA Programs
1. 1466 Traviss Technical College; 4402/494 – A motion was made by Newman to vacate the previous order terminating the program. Motion passed unanimously. 2. 1477 Healing Hands Institute, 4402/479 – A motion was made by Newman to vacate the previous order terminating the program. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to place the program on probation for low scores. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Burnett International College, 1704/139, US70700000 – Present. A motion was made by Newman to reconsider the previous notice of intent to terminate. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Forst to terminate the program. Motion passed with Newman, Gordon, and Desmond in opposition. Dr. Hubbard was recused:
4. Indian River State College, 1705/10, US70107700 – Present. A motion was made by Newman to uphold the previous intent to place the program on probation. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Recommended Orders None
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C. CNA Informal Hearings The board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
1. Pierre-Louis, Dieula L., CNA 36043 Case #2016-25173 File #305582 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $593.33 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard
2. Coyne, Heather, CNA 128356 Case #2016-26233 File #397908 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Coker, Anaisha M., CNA 63261 Case #2016-14009 File #353076 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Yale, Michelle Kay, CNA 165222 Case #2016-24190 File #419849 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $923.73 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Diana Forst
5. Smith, Shamecka Mona aka Smith, Shamecka Monay, CNA 151742 Case #2016-30442 File #424990 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon
6. Melton, Javon S., CNA 245669 Case #2016-04927 File #551841 – A motion was made by McKeen to impose costs of $1,037.84 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Nelson, Emilee Noelle, CNA 298678 Case #2016-22301 File #649514 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Kathryn L Whitson
8. Ruble, Brandy, CNA 186262 Case #2015-09307 File #473230 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Lori Desmond
9. Anglero, Deniece P., CNA 21913 Case #2016-11392 File #377820 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $616.26, a reprimand, $50 fine, and a CE in Care of the Elderly (4 hrs). Motion passed with Hubbard and McKeen in opposition. 22| Page
D. LPN, RN, and ARNP Informal Hearings The board, as appropriate, accepted unanimously the following motions: 1). The Department asks that you accept the investigative report into evidence for the purpose of imposing a penalty. 2). The Department asks that you find that the Respondent was properly served and waived the right to a formal hearing (either by failing to respond at all or timely). 3). The Department asks that you adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law as set forth in the Administrative Complaint and find that this constitutes a violation of the practice act. Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard
1. Cesar, Marlene, ARNP 3085972 Case #2014-16522 File #173269 – Attorney, Larry Handfield, was present and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Neville, Heather Ann, RN 9213233 Case #2015-21723 File #294879 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Earp, Bonita, RN 9350449 Case #2016-22675 File #450190 – Present with Attorney, Christopher Torres, and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $122.98, a reprimand, a V6B, and a CE in Documentation (2 hrs). Motion passed with Forst, Desmond and Whitson in opposition. 4. Doty, Tamara Ann, RN 9359677 Case #2016-09602 File #464757 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $177.62, a V6C, and probation for two years with standard terms and direct supervision. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
5. Byers, Jennifer, RN 9444139 Case #2016-24091 File #541040 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $178.61 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Lori Desmond
7. Martin, Kristin Kelly, LPN 5168915 Case #2016-18475 File #114225 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,581.39 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson
8. Merlino, Laura E., RN 9212939 Case #2016-20626 File #302576 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by to impose Newman costs of $1,169.71, a reprimand, a V6C, 1 year of probation with standard terms, and a CE in legal aspects (8 hrs). Motion passed with Forst and McKeen in opposition.
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9. Morris, Garrett Tyler, RN 9354814 Case #2016-04843 File #451876 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Derrick C. Glymph
10. Grange, Gwendolyn D., RN 9386870 Case #2016-21837 File #86120 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Rambo, Kenyana Amarra, LPN 5215783 Case #2016-09630 File #163467 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $56.81, a reprimand, and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Wedge, Raymond Kyle, LPN 5199361 Case #2016-28130 File #148962 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,242.03 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously.
E. LPN, RN, and ARNP Informal Waivers Recused Member: Lori Desmond
1. Byers, Brandi Leigh, LPN 5218632 Case #2016-07508 File #171860 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Ewing, Robin Virginia, LPN 5178364 Case #2016-13013 File #125140- Pulled 3. Murawsky, Jennifer Lynn, RN 9173105 Case #2016-18082 File #258432 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $730.63 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Phillips, Sheila Sue, RN 9415842 Case #2016-14475 File #533124 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,058.53 and a V2. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard
5. Gambrell, Sharon Elizabeth, RN 9293482 Case #2016-21521 File #390124 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8 due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Galarneau, Corin Sarah, RN 9284071 Case #2016-10007 File #379405 – Continued 7. Groover, Nicolas Amadeo, LPN 5210232 Case #2016-19813 File #161315 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,363.13 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Gabriel, Beth A., RN 9390911 Case #2016-08595 File #503982 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,989.96 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 24| Page
9. Jones, Carol Bills, RN 9308598 Case #2016-14474 File #409882 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $112.05 and a V6B due to aggravating factors. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Cracchiolo, Ellen White, RN 1798402 Case #2015-02944 File #66591 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $603.27, a V6B, and CEs in Ethics (8 hrs), Professional Conduct (8 hrs) and Anger Management (8 hrs). Motion passed unanimously. 11. Stolicker, Dorothea Suzanne, LPN 5185861 Case #2016-08876 File #134209 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $136.63, a reprimand, a fine of $200, and CEs in Legal Aspects (8 hrs) and Ethics (8 hrs). Motion passed with Newman and Desmond in opposition. 12. Jacobs, Leigh Ann, CRNA 2701912 Case #2015-31838 File #133546 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,005.91 and a V3 for 2 years. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Ruebusch, Leslie Ann, RN 9274776 Case #2016-08147 File #371003 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $496.97 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Cheskey, Tonya Ann, RN 9270206 Case #2016-12339 File #365641 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $2,456.33 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Goss, Susan Colleen aka Hill, Susan Colleen, RN 9336801 Case #2016-13552 File #440298 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $2,607.02, a reprimand, a V6B, and a CE in Documentation (8 hrs). Motion passed unanimously. 16. Bartee, Candice Renea, LPN 5201775 Case #2015-31678 File #152336 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Desmond to impose costs of $1,438.54 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 17. Knapp, Paula Adelle, RN 3282792 Case #2016-05005 File #193500 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 18. West, Erin Christine, RN 9279515 Case #2016-17253 File #375899 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,202.62 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 19. Haus, Donna L., LPN 5187872 Case #2016-24314 File #132988 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Forst to impose costs of $1,437.80, a V6C, and 2 years of probation. Motion passed with Newman, Whitson, and Desmond in opposition. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
20. Turpin, Matthew William, RN 9288460 Case #2015-29284 File #385247 – Pulled 25| Page
21. Moore, Kimberly Eloise, RN 9240383 Case #2016-20539 File #333670 – A motion was made by Desmond to impose costs of $1,774.40 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 22. Briglevich, Tania, RN 9388904 Case #2016-28650 File #499891 – A motion was made by McKeen to impose costs of $1,547.19 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 23. Baio, Kristina Pietra, RN 9219025 Case #2016-29379 File #310134 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $1,614.39, a reprimand, and a V3 for 2 years. Motion passed unanimously. 24. Schultz, Amelia L., RN 9398502 Case #2016-12130 File #499783 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $38.26 and a V2. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Cathy Oles Gordon
25. Robinson, Ladana Williams, LPN 5190616 Case #2015-18244 File #139611 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $342.24 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Elizabeth Webster
26. Puhr, Rebecca Joanne, RN 9401687 Case #2016-13260 File #480308 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $2,498.02 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Members: Kathryn L. Whitson and Jody Bryant Newman
27. Aiudi, Dania Marie, RN 9379377 Case #2016-18487 File #488683 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by McKeen to impose costs of $2382.06 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Diana Forst
28. Green, Bonney Suzette, RN 9403169 Case #2015-28048 File #57154 – Pulled 29. Tolan, Carol Susan, RN 9218529 Case #2016-26247 File #309614 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $68.32, a P3 for 1 year, and CEs in Legal Aspects (2 hrs), Medication Administration (16 hrs) and Patient Assessment (2 hrs). Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Derrick C. Glymph
30. Markham, Debora Fay, RN 9215134 Case #2016-27985 File #303517 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $506.71 and a V2. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Deborah McKeen
31. Jeffers, Linda Ann, RN 9229591 Case #2016-10366 File #321972 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $832.47 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously.
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Recused Member: Kathryn Whitson
32. Herring, Kathy Marie, RN 9187891 Case #2016-25413 File #273940 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $13.37, a V5F, and a CE in Professional Conduct (8 hrs). Motion passed unanimously.
F. Licensure Informal Hearings CNA
None LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Heintz, Kimberly Jo; 1701/581830 – Attorney, Matthew Fischer, was present. A motion was made by McKeen to uphold the denial. Motion passed with Hubbard and Desmond in opposition. 2. Tran, Tuong Vi Ngoc; 1701/545615 – A motion was made by Hubbard to deny due to the request being untimely. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Petitions for Hearing/ Modifications None
H. CNA Settlement Agreements Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 1-3. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Thompson, Tiniko B., CNA 40306 Case #2014-17138 File #299280 ($825.24) 2. Hill, Francesca Jamella, CNA 280879 Case #2016-22167 File #613167 ($398.00) 3. Wilkes, Matthew P., CNA 287221 Case #2015-31032 File #629862 ($1,216.11) Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon– A motion was made by Whitson to accept settlement agreements 4-6. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Williams, Christina, CNA 225123 Case #2015-20246 File #533318 ($742.50) 5. Marin, Luis D., CNA 169658 Case #2016-22295 File #450307 ($1,473.34) 6. Jackson, Latricia R., CNA 263793 Case #2016-15732 File #577767 ($1,351.20) Recused Member: Lori Desmond– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 7-8. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Etlinger, Eleanor F., CNA 301071 Case #2016-07981 File #652751 ($2,649.29) 8. Powell, Melody G., CNA 297026 Case #2016-07552 File #625035 ($829.03) Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 9-11. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Egalite, Renette, CNA 288432 Case #2016-21025 File #630201 ($671.67) 27| Page
10. Abernathy, Britney A., CNA 306817 Case #2016-15470 File #619867 ($797.92) 11. Norton, Dawn R., CNA 232012 Case #2016-24191 File #544573 ($703.25) Recused Member: Derrick C. Glymph– A motion was made by Newman to accept the settlement agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
12. Porter, Cortnye Y., CNA 63893 Case #2016-28720 File #372561 ($402.66) Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman– A motion was made by Whitson to accept the settlement agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
13. Fones, Teressa, CNA 321303 Case #2016-20350 File #667614 ($1,927.93)
I.
RN, LPN, and ARNP Settlement Agreements
Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson
1. Collins, Lloyd Wlliam, LPN 5192802 Case #2015-31832 File #141622 ($2,719.41) – A motion was made by Desmond to reject the settlement. Motion passed with Hubbard and McKeen in opposition. A motion was made by Desmond to add a reprimand, and CEs in Medication Administration (8 hrs), Phramacology (8 hrs), and Documentation (8 hrs) to the original settlement. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 2-7. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Dejean, Angela Michele, RN 9413166 Case #2016-11854 File #524989 ($300.16) 3. Schnitzer, Margaret Ann, RN 9380228 Case #2016-25714 File #477222 ($539.73) 4. Watts, Elizabeth Ann, RN 9420621 Case #2016-24005 File #538585 ($640.69) 5. Maritato, Carolann Marie, RN 2119412 Case #2015-23503 File #97947 ($3,807.02) 6. Weldon, Miranda Lynn, RN 9383849 Case #2016-08987 File #495407 ($5,518.19) 7. Harper, Katherine Lee, RN 9181665 Case #2015-22831 File #267990 ($2,720.63) 8. Sutton, Douglas Hoyt, ARNP 2164692 Case #2013-14481 File #255931($4,481.46) – A motion was made by Forst to reject the settlement. Motion failed with McKeen, Hubbard, Gordon, and Newman in opposition. A motion was made by Newman to accept the settlement. Motion passed with Johnson, Forst, and Desmond in opposition. Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson– A motion was made by Newman to accept the following settlement agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
9. White, Trisha Lorraine, RN 9248931 Case #2016-13884 File #342495 ($807.98) Recused Member: Lori Desmond– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 10-11. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Bowen, James Dean, RN 9291818 Case #2016-15238 File #391288 ($1,257.78) 11. Howe, Albert Lee, RN 1146282 Case #2014-16907 File #16823 ($2,086.99)
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Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard– A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 12-18 & 21-23. Motion passed unanimously.
12. Trinchet, Raquel, RN 1905722 Case #2016-10357 File #76357 ($3,122.67) 13. Atkins, Janaria Blannie, RN 9371479 Case #2016-16889 File #476775 ($1,523.55) 14. Diaz, Luis Enrique, RN 9339741 Case #2016-05019 File #439728 ($1,397.92) 15. Lollis, Nicholas Keith, RN 9347916 Case #2016-11213 File #442176 ($1,321.63) 16. Montoya, Monica Cecilia, LPN 5219726 Case #2016-23800 File #174727 ($499.77) 17. Montoya, Monica Cecilia, RN 9407869 Case #2016-23799 File #517506 ($817.26) 18. Smith, Carla Kaye, LPN 5223127 Case #2016-22839 & 2016-12595 File #178689 ($419.90) 19. Curtis, Jamie, RN 9315702 Case #2016-08805 File #416247 ($2,778.63)- pulled 20. Mazzei, Daniel Anthony, RN 9388486 Case #2016-11064 File #499263 ($2,027.34)pulled 21. Witt, Jody Paul, RN 3391572 Case #2016-16202 File #204797 ($2,169.42) 22. Gennett, Elaine Littlejohn, ARNP 9190849 Case #2016-09066 File #280672 ($2,622.28) 23. Klingaman, Kathleen Elaine, RN 9183201 Case #2016-05136 File #270329 ($1,177.74) Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman – A motion was made by Whitson to accept settlement agreements 24-30. Motion passed unanimously.
24. Gembarski, John Gerard, RN 9391525 Case #2016-10855 File #502538 ($5,390.20) 25. Johnson, Virginia Melinda, RN 9340507 Case #2016-15560 File #441948 ($2,314.46) 26. Cieri, Charles, RN 9411324 Case #2016-14922 File #433634 ($2,073.35) 27. Shahum, Kayla Marie, RN 9365240 Case #2016-20022 File #465577 ($1,501.78) 28. Armand, Alcionne G. aka Jean, Marie Alcionne, RN 9250089 Case #2014-08252 File #340243 ($2,954.84) 29. Lewis, Marcus Allen, RN 9180227 Case #2016-23394 File #268935 ($1,073.89) 30. Shrewsbury, Beatrice Ann, LPN 5226309 Case #2016-23071 File #181784 ($3,956.25) Recused Member: Elizabeth Webster – A motion was made by Newman to accept settlement agreements 31-33. Motion passed unanimously.
31. Williams, Lotoya Quenna S., RN 9263903 Case #2016-13825 File #358968 ($6,024.77) 32. Morgan, Kristy Ann, RN 9273658 Case #2016-08615 File #368818 ($338.13) 33. Ratliff, Franklin Neal, LPN 1186221 Case #2016-21271 File #56054 ($856.76) Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon
34. Smith, Bonnie Bouvier, LPN 1347431 Case #2016-17176 File #72582 ($1,306.50) Continued Recused Member: Diana Forst– A motion was made by Newman to accept the settlement agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
35. Abraham, Myrtha A., LPN 5178543 Case #2016-19796 File #112818 ($1,445.24)
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J. CNA Voluntary Relinquishments No Recused Members: A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 15. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Watson, Katherina M., CNA 300574 Case #2016-30390 File #652475 2. Osam-Pinanko, Joseph E., CNA 295516 Case #2016-17515 File #638168 3. Harris, Previa N., CNA 297644 Case #2017-04073 File #644592 4. Baker, Sheena, CNA 139737 Case #2016-21005 File #407152 5. Cortez, India E., CNA 270307 Case #2016-30053 File #602009 Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard - A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 6-8. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Colwell, Timothy Scott, CNA 247916 Case #2016-13671 File #570784 7. Rubio, Ivan, CNA 187070 Case #2015-24405 File #471629 8. Venter, Josh aka Venter, Josh Zane, CNA 318597 Case #2015-27120 File #672377 Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman - A motion was made by Whitson to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Kopfle, Victoria, CNA 192109 Case #2016-26286 File #484699 Recused Member: Deborah McKeen
10. McDowell, Karla K., CNA 312876 Case #2015-23807 File #579006- Pulled Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson - A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 11-12. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Williams, Nicole E., CNA 307725 Case #2016-15869 File #662337 12. Kuck, Lindsay L., CNA 292039 Case #2016-28635 File #634995 Recused Member: Diana Forst - A motion was made by Newman to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment. Motion passed unanimously.
13. Currie, Raymond, CNA 101812 Case #2016-26283 File #46371 Recused Member: Elizabeth Webster - A motion was made by Newman to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment. Motion passed unanimously.
14. Fragoso, Staci, CNA 277400 Case #2015-23746 File #612930
K. RN, LPN and ARNP Voluntary Relinquishments No Recused Members: A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 1-3. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Kohl, Jeannie M., LPN 5226568 Case #2016-29941 File #178528 2. Turner, Todd Michael, RN 9382528 Case #2016-27920 File #495237 30| Page
3. Rocks, Michael James, RN 1660502 Case #2017-00457 File #54975 Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard - A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 4-5. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Kozak, Peter Edward, LPN 5221975 Case #2016-02944 File #176635 5. Toler, Lauren Ashley, RN 9366607 Case #2016-19045 File #460047 Recused Member: Kathry L. Whitson - A motion was made by Newman to accept Voluntary Relinquishments 6-7. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Ditucci, Dominick James, RN 9318927 Case #2016-20344 File #419828 7. Laforest, Natacha, RN 9297283 Case #2016-25155 File #388020 Recused Member: Diana Forst - A motion was made by Newman to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Strickland, Eryn Brook, RN 9373258 Case #2016-24090 File #482779 Recused Member: Lori Desmond - A motion was made by Newman to accept the Voluntary Relinquishment. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Moreno, Danny, LPN 5157419 Case #2016-18232 File #102697
II. Other A. Practice Issues None
B. Advanced Practice Issues Protocols - A motion was made by Newman to approve the protocols. Motion passed unanimously. 1. Angel Adams 2. Antonia Calabro-Payne 3. Chandra Parsley 4. Christine Myers 5. Armando Cabrera 6. Elizabeth Lofaso 7. Ashley Berg 8. Brittany Darr 9. Ashley R. Wisenbaker 10. Jessica Lebron 11. Joanna Hotchkiss 12. Idania L. Lugo 13. Debbie J. Diamond 14. Karen Mounger 31| Page
15. Patricia Tate 16. Patricia S. Christie 17. Venus Valliere 18. Juan Jayo 19. Shannon Mack 20. Sharon Ulbrich 21. Kari D. Zisa 22. Michell Mulberry 23. William Salinas 24. Victoria L. Kirsten 25. Rachel Renee Ritter
C. Special Education Issues None
D. Legislative Issues None
E. Declaratory Statements 1. Amberly Porto, RN 9270410; Reference: Section 464.003(20), FS, regarding scope of practice as related to administration of Ketamine by a Registered Nurse. – Present with Attorney, Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by McKeen to deny the petition. Motion failed with Whitson, Gordon, Hubbard and Desmond in opposition. A motion was made by Desmond to approve the petition. Motion passed with Newman, Johnson, and McKeen in opposition. 2. Richard P. Pearson, RN 9213405; Reference: Section 464.003(20), FS, regarding scope of practice as related to administration of Ketamine by a Registered Nurse. – Present with Attorney, Cynthia Mikos. A motion was made by Newman to allow the statement of intervention. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Desmond to approve the petition. Motion failed with Whitson, Newman, Hubbard, McKeen, Forst, and Johnson in opposition. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by McKeen to approve the petition. Motion failed with Gordon and Desmond in favor. A motion was made by Hubbard to approve low-dose Ketamine for pain control. Motion passed with McKeen, Johnson, and Newman in opposition.
F. Petition for Variance or Waiver None The meeting recessed at 7:31 p.m. 32| Page
Disciplinary Hearings & General Business Friday, June 9, 2017 at 8:30 AM Call to Order The meeting was reconvened by the Chair, Dr. Newman, at 8:33 a.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Consumer– Chair Kathryn L. W hitson, MSN, RN – Vice Chair Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS Diana Forst, BA, RN Lori Desmond, MSN, RN, NE-BC Anna Maria Hubbard, DNP, EdD, CNE, ARNP Lisa Johnson, MSN, RN, LPN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, ARNP, LTC, USAR
Absent Elizabeth Webster, RN, MBA – Unexcused
Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Diane Guillemette, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Witters, Assistant General Counsel Lindsey Frost, Assistant General Counsel Board Staff: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Jessica Hollingsworth, Program Operations Administrator Melissa Greenfield, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Angela Falls, RN, Nursing Education Consultant Tiffany Robinson, Regulatory Supervisor
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I. CNA, LPN, RN, and ARNP Discipline & General Business A. CNA Motion to Vacate None
B. LPN, RN, and ARNP Motion to Vacate Recused Member: Deborah McKeen
1. Born, Heather N, RN 9340424 Case #2016-19613 File #438902 – Present with Attorney, Suzanne Hurley, and sworn in. A motion was made by Newman to vacate the previous order. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $2,758.32, a V6A, a reprimand, and a CE in Ethics (8 hrs). Motion passed unanimously.
C. CNA Informal Waivers No Recused Members:
1. Edwards, Ashley, CNA 88495 Case #2017-07144 File #374189 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Anna Maria Hubbard
2. English, Toinette D., CNA 175086 Case #2016-13673 File #459753 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Singleton, Natalie J., CNA 306107 Case #2016-20786 File #655677 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $505.67 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Davis, Sharon D., CNA 114952 Case #2016-21688 File #114952 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,349.50. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Coby, Aisha S., CNA 106739 Case #2016-26294 File #345771 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Messore, Debora Marie, CNA, 331229 Case #2016-15289 File #681930 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Hill, Cordonna J., CNA 291391 Case #2016-13365 File #635004 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1,113.21, a V6C, and 2 years of probation with standard terms and direct supervision. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Morrison, Cassandra R., CNA 320834 Case #2016-15344 File #677832 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 34| Page
9. Atkinson, Jacquline Shauntae, CNA 214314 Case #2016-12879 File #505822 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $16.12 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Ellis, Tenoria S., CNA 277775 Case #2016-11808 File #613972 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $366.63 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Woods, Connie L., CNA 230745 Case #2016-22095 File #516561 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Polk, Sabrina G., CNA 110792 Case #2016-25472 File #308135 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Hunter, Wendy, CNA 119410 Case #2016-14814 File #255524 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $3139.65, 1 year of probation with standard terms, and CEs in Ethics (8 hrs), Legal Aspects (8 hrs) and Professional Conduct (8 hrs). Motion passed with McKeen in opposition. 14. Christie, Samantha, CNA 307259 Case #2015-30218 File #487237 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Nabors, Chantel M., CNA 321376 Case #2016-08016 File #666128 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously.
Recused Member: Kathryn L. Whitson
16. Hunn, Amy L., CNA 285906 Case #2015-31697 File #627694 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 17. Rivera, Diana Y., CNA 292209 Case #2014-14341 File #623231 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 18. Johnson, Vernisha F., CNA 177298 Case #2015-10204 File #444485 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $299.97 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 19. Highsmith, Pamela, CNA 192102 Case #2015-30521 File #478457 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $881.91 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. 20. Gilliard, Malinda, CNA 22820 Case #2016-28768 File #144815 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $21.76, a V5F, and a CE in Ethics (8 hrs). Motion passed unanimously 21. Gustave, Steve, CNA 281371 Case #2015-28927 File #616716 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 35| Page
22. Powell, Skykethia Summer, CNA 117272 Case #2016-26824 File #362804 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $623.41 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Members: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon
23. Isaac-Brown, Robin D., CNA 166189 Case #2016-16005 File #416646 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $22.84 and a V5F. Motion passed unanimously. 24. Zabriskie Jr., James W., CNA 290708 Case #2016-15089 File #635549 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $26.88 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Cathy Oles Gordon
25. Dale, Laura Mae, CNA 131307 Case #2014-22063 File #344265 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1649.25, a fine of $300, 8 hours in legal aspects, and 8 hours in ethics. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Lori Desmond 26. Johnson, Sebra Y., CNA 144372 Case #2016-13011 File #414446 – A motion was made
by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 27. Mullikin, Marquita R., CNA 252492 Case #2016-08491 File #576214 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $2003.72 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. 28. Gonzalez, Gerardo Antonio, CNA 89347 Case #2016-08477 File #361034 – A motion was made by Newman to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 29. Addison, Angelica, CNA 276949 Case #2015-26002 File #611554 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $1546.19 and a P3 for 3 years with direct supervision. Motion passed with Hubbard in opposition. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
30. Radford, Mercedes Janay, CNA 316761 Case #2016-09808 File #678612 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 31. Hillibush, Hannah Christine, CNA 322616 Case #2016-26869 File #665565 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $401.47 and a V6A. Motion passed unanimously. 32. Fleming, Betty J., CNA 117806 Case #2016-25401 File #10964 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 33. Pitts, Alexis, CNA 208000 Case #2015-11260 File #507330 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose a V8. Motion passed with Glymph and Desmond in opposition.
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Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon
34. Smith, Spencer L., CNA 279345 Case #2015-31051 File #615905 – A motion was made by McKeen to impose a V8. Motion passed with Glymph in opposition. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
35. Benjamin, Victoria, CNA 121965 Case #2016-23597 File #325934 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. 36. Helm, Jasmine S., CNA 315344 Case #2016-09250 File #380936 – A motion was made by Whitson to impose costs of $150.29, P3 for 2 years with direct supervision, and 8 hours of ethics. Motion passed with Hubbard in opposition. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman and Cathy Oles Gordon
37. Murrell, Kierra B., CNA 288800 Case #2015-20362 File #611697 – A motion was made by McKeen to impose a V8. Motion passed with Hubbard in opposition. Recused Member: Jody Bryant Newman
38. Morel, Raphael J., CNA 285104 Case #2016-13490 File #608641 – A motion was made by McKeen to impose costs of $136.63 and a P3 for 2 years with direct supervision. Motion passed unanimously. 39. Micthell, Shanti V., CNA 325742 Case #2016-15346 File #675668 – A motion was made by Glymph to impose a V8. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Member: Derrick C. Glymph
40. Taylor, Tina M., CNA 287772 Case #2015-06345 File #627742 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $469.86 and a V6B. Motion passed unanimously. Recused Members: Elizabeth Webster and Anna Maria Hubbard
41. Summers, Shannon S., CNA 212704 Case #2016-10353 File #513740 – A motion was made by Newman to impose costs of $894.94, a P3 for 1 year with direct supervision, and 8 hours in anger management. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Reinstatements and Compliance Issues CNA
None LPN, RN, and ARNP
1. Ferrara, Felicia E., RN 9286614 Case #2011-16170 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Glymph to reinstate for licensure. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. Flores, Celeste, RN 9323971 Case #2012-18432 – Present and sworn in. A motion was made by Desmond to reinstate for licensure. Motion passed with Whitson and McKeen in opposition. 3. Dupriest, Harold, RN 9354653 Case #2015-26615 – A motion was made by Newman to deny the request due to failure to comply with the terms of the order and failure to appear. Motion passed unanimously.
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Intervention Project for Nurses 1. State Reports A. March B. April 2. IPN Agenda 3. 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Performance Measures Report Ms. Myrtle Greene provided a brief update on the monthly report for March 2017. She further informed the board that they just completed their Department of Health financial and case audit. On June 27, they will present at the DOH summit.
III.
Board Reports A. Board Chair
Dr. Newman thanked the board staff for their assistance and thanked the board staff. Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forst were chosen as delegates to attend the NCSBN Delegate Assembly and Annual Meeting on August 16-18 in Chicago. B. Board Members Dr. Glymph represented Nursing at the joint meeting in Orlando with Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Osteopathic Medicine where they discussed wrong-site surgery, the opioid epidemic, and anesthesia issues. The surgeon general was also present at the meeting. Dr. Hubbard also attended the joint board meeting. She will be attending the NCLEX meeting in Chicago on June 19 and 20th. Ms. Whitson also attended the joint board meeting. Ms. Desmond received the excellence in Nurses Operation award. 38| Page
C. Board Counsel
1. Rules Reports- Board Counsel discussed the need for the Board to decide if they have any rules they would like to include as a Notice of Non-Compliance, which will be discussed in more detail at the Long Range Planning Meeting later today. A motion was made by Newman to allow Ms. Guillemette to draft a letter to JAPC stating that the Notice of Non-Compliance is pursuant to Chapter 456, FS. April 2017 May 2017 2. Litigation Update- Ms. Guillemette informed the Board that there is one case currently at DOAH- a licensure applicant who was educated outside of the US and her education was not deemed equivalent to an RN, only an LPN. D. Prosecution Services Unit
Mr. Witters gave a brief prosecution report for the Board. A motion was made by Newman to allow PSU to continue to prosecute cases that are over a year old. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Executive Director
1. Ratification Lists A. Nursing Withdrawals – A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. B. CE Provider – A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. C. Licensure Applicants – A motion was made by Newman to approve. Motion passed unanimously. -
Spoke at FL health care association Nurse leadership program - gave update on board and department Will attend executive officer leadership summit NSCBN scheduled transition meeting for Nurse compact. – We only need 3 more states for compact to go into effect. Announced Jessica Hollingsworth is moving to a different position in the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Recognized Melissa Greenfield, Jessica Hollingsworth, and Tiffany Robinson for their hard work over the last few weeks. Asked for volunteers to assist on a panel for emergency cases on Tuesday at 3:30pm. Dr. Hubbard volunteered. Ms. Johnson asked about appointments and re-appointments at which time Mr. Baker informed the Board Members that there is no update. 39| Page
F. Financial Report
Mr. Baker informed the Board that another sweep of the MQA trust fund is anticipated.
G. Approval of Minutes (Previous Meeting, Committee Recommendations)
1. April 2017 Meeting Minutes - A motion was made by Newman to approve the draft minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Current Committee Minutes - A motion was made by Newman to approve the draft minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:44am
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The Florida
Board of Nursing
Long Range Policy Planning Minutes June 9, 2017 1:30 pm Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Ave Tampa, FL 33610
Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Chair
Kathryn L
Kathryn L. Whitson, MSN, RN Vice Chair Joe Baker, Jr. Executive Director
Version I
Call to Order The meeting was reconvened by the Chair, Dr. Newman, at 1:30 p.m.
Roll Call Board Members: Jody Bryant Newman, EdD, EdS Consumer– Chair Kathryn L. W hitson, MSN, RN – Vice Chair Deborah McKeen, CD-LPN, BS Diana Forst, BA, RN Lori Desmond, MSN, RN, NE-BC Anna Maria Hubbard, DNP, EdD, CNE, ARNP Lisa Johnson, MSN, RN, LPN Cathy Oles Gordon, LPN, BPS Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, ARNP, LTC, USAR Absent Elizabeth Webster, RN, MBA – Unexcused Attorneys: Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior Assistant Attorney General Diane Guillemette, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Witters, Assistant General Counsel Board Staff: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director Jessica Hollingsworth, Program Operations Administrator Melissa Greenfield, Program Operations Administrator Sherri Sutton-Johnson, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Education Angela Falls, RN, Nursing Education Consultant Tiffany Robinson, Regulatory Supervisor
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I. Discussion The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair, Dr. Newman at 1:30 p.m.
A. Rules for Review 1. Rule 64B9-4.004, FAC: Requirements for Documentation a. Psychiatric Nurses A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed amendment to the rule. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to acknowledge that the proposed amendment would not have an adverse effect on small businesses or likely directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs to any entity including government in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in Florida within one year after the implementation of the rule because it is a statutory mandate. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Rule 64B9-8.005, FAC: Unprofessional Conduct a. Accepting Gifts (monetary or not) from Patients Discussion ensued between Ms. Gustafson, Mr. Witters and the Board Members regarding accepting gifts from patients. Ms. Gustafson will draft suggested language based on the input from the Board Members in regards to guidelines for accepting gifts. 3. Rule 64B9-8.0045 (2), FAC: Minor Violations A motion was made by Newman to approve the updated language removing paragraph 2. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Rule 64B9-8.003, FAC: Citations A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed language to the rule. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to acknowledge that the proposed amendment would not have an adverse effect on small businesses or likely directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs to any entity including government in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in Florida within one year after the implementation of the rule because it is a statutory mandate. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Rule 64B9-3.002 (2), FAC: Qualifications for Examination a. Requirement for “Certified” Court Records A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed language to the rule removing “Certified” from the rule. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to acknowledge that the proposed amendment would not have an adverse effect on small businesses or likely directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs to any entity including government in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in Florida within one year after the implementation of the rule because it is a statutory mandate. Motion passed unanimously.
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6. Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) a. Rule 64B9-3.002 (1)(d), FAC: English Competency The Board Members and Ms. Guillemette discussed the current English Competency requirement, and the needed changes to align with the current requirement in the Compact. Ms. Guillemette and Board Staff will work together to provide more detailed information for the August meeting for possible revision. b. Rule 64B9-7.001, FAC: Fees A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed fees of $75 ($50 processing, $25 upgrade). Motion passed unanimously. Discussion ensued regarding the possible need for a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) before the fees could be set. Mr. Baker also advised the Board that the new eNLC law doesn’t give the BON rulemaking authority on fees for the eNLC. i. Revised RN/LPN Applications A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed updates to the existing applications and the new Multi-State Upgrade applications. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Educational Tools 1. Determination of PSU Recommendation for Closing Orders at PCP Mr. Witters provided the Board Members with insight regarding the scenarios in which PSU recommends closing cases at PCP. There was discussion between Board Members regarding cases being dismissed with insufficient evidence and Ms. Gustafson advised the Board that they will still have to review those cases in order to make a recommendation during the panels.
C. 2017 Legislation Implementation 1. Chapter 2017-23, Laws of Florida a. Required CE- Human Trafficking i. Rule 64B9-5.002, FAC: Continuing Education Requirement Ms. Guillemette will draft proposed language to add the new CE requirement to the existing rule and bring it back to the Board. 2. HB 543: Regulation of Health Care Practitioners- Mr. Baker gave an overview of the components of HB 543 to the Board. a. Nursing Education i. On-site Evaluations by Board Staff ii. Repeal Requirement for Prep Course- Rule 64B9-3.015, FAC: Licensure Examination Preparatory Courses A motion was made by Newman to repeal Rule 64B9-3.015, FAC. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to acknowledge that the proposed amendment 4| Page
would not have an adverse effect on small businesses or likely directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs to any entity including government in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in Florida within one year after the implementation of the rule because it is a statutory mandate. Motion passed unanimously. iii. Additional Authority to Extend Probation/Terminate Programs based on Progress iv. Prohibits Terminated Programs from Re-Opening for 3 years v. Allows for Adoption of Rules re: Curriculum and Simulation vi. Florida Center for Nursing to Conduct Implementation Study b. ARNP Protocols c. ARNP/PA Controlled Substance- “Joint Committee” i. Repeal Rule 64B9-4.010, FAC, Standards for Protocols A motion was made by Newman to repeal Rule 64B9-4.010, FAC. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Newman to acknowledge that the proposed amendment would not have an adverse effect on small businesses or likely directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs to any entity including government in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in Florida within one year after the implementation of the rule because it is a statutory mandate. Motion passed unanimously. 3. HB 229: Health Care Practitioner Licensure Mr. Baker gave the Board Members a brief overview of the new Bill and how it will impact the Department.
D. 2018 Proposed Legislation 1. S. 464.203, FS: CNA Endorsement a. Amending to Include Territories & Districts A motion was made by Glymph to align the language in S. 464.203, FS to the language applying to Nursing Endorsement from other Districts and Territories. Motion passed unanimously. 2. S. 464.204(1)(b), FS: Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification; Disciplinary Actions A motion was made by Newman to remove the word “intentionally” from S. 464.204(1)(b), FS. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Guidelines for CNA Standard of Care Violation A motion was made by Newman to add “standards of care” for RN, LPN and CNA by rule. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Delegations 1. Delegation of Authority to Compliance Management Unit 5| Page
a. Massage Board Delegation of Authority (Example) b. 491 Boards Delegation of Authority (Example) c. Medical Physicist Board Delegation of Authority (Example) d. Osteopathic Medicine Board Delegation of Authority (Example) e. Pharmacy Board Delegation of Authority (Example) A motion was made by Newman to provide a written delegation to the Compliance Management Unit to extend due dates for fees, CEs and probation. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Delegation of Authority to Bureau of Operations a. Re: Granting Exemptions from Disqualification A motion was made by Newman to provide a written delegation to the Bureau of Operations to process Exemptions from Disqualification. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Other Items for Discussion 1. Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Nursing Renewal Fee Proposal- A motion was made by Newman to approve the proposed reduction of renewal fees as recommended in scenario #2. Motion passed unanimously. 2. June 2nd MQA Multi Board Workgroup Meeting – Orlando. Mr. Baker gave a brief synopsis of the Multi Board workgroup and let them know there will be more meetings over the next few weeks as a result of the workgroup. 3. Fiscal Year 2016 CORE Aggregate Report- informational 4. Reporting Discipline to NPDB - Yes or No? Mr. Baker gave an overview of the criteria for discipline reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank by adding a Reprimand to all settlements or final orders. A motion was made by Glymph to not report all discipline to the Data Bank. Motion passed 5. Criminal History Guidelines Revision - Tiffany Robinson provided an overview of the proposed revisions to the current Matrix. A motion was made by Newman to accept the proposed updates. Motion passed unanimously.
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Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
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