FINAL APPROVED

VIRGINIA BOARD OF MEDICINE

SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006Holiday Inn SelectFredericksburg, Virginia

CALL TO ORDER:A Special Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:General Clara Adams-Ender, R.N., Chair

Jane E. Piness, M.D.

John H. Armstrong, M.D.

STAFF PRESENT:William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director of the Board

Reneé S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager

Leigh C. Kiczales, Adjudication Specialist

OTHERS PRESENT:Ms. Carol Leonard

MATTER SCHEDULED:David Drake Leonard, M.D.License No.: 0101-043356

Case No.: 97912

PRELIMINARY MATTERS:It was determined that §54.1-2915.A(10) had incorrectly been cited in Dr. Leonard’s notice. The Chair approved striking this code citation from the Notice.

DISCUSSION:Dr. Leonard appeared before the Committee in person in accordance with a Notice of the Board dated June 13, 2006. Dr. Leonard was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations in the Notice with Dr. Leonard.

Dr. Leonard also requested that the Committee drop the code citation of §54.1-2915.A(16) from consideration during closed session. Upon a motion by Dr. Armstrong and duly seconded by Dr. Piness, the Committee voted to approved Dr. Leonard’s request and only consider §54.1-2915.A(13) in their deliberations in this matter.

CLOSED SESSION:Upon a motion by Dr. Piness, and duly seconded by Dr. Armstrong, the Committee voted to convene a closed meeting pursuant to §2.2-3711.A(28) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Dr. Leonard. Additionally, she moved that Dr.

Harp and Ms. Dixson attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Board in its deliberations.

RECONVENE:Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee re-convened in open session and announced its decision.

DECISION:Upon a motion by Dr. Piness, and duly seconded by Dr. Armstrong, the Committee made certain findings of fact and voted to exonerate Dr. Leonard of all allegations.

VOTE:The vote was unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT:The Committee adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

As provided by law this decision shall become a Final Order thirty (30) days after service of such Order on Dr. Leonard, unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Dr. Leonard within such time. If service of the Order is made by mail three (3) additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of the Special Conference Committee shall be vacated.

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Gen. Clara Adams-Ender, R.N., ChairWilliam L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director

8/9/20067/18/2007

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CALL TO ORDER:A Special Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 11:50 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:John H. Armstrong, M.D., Chair

General Clara Adams-Ender, R.N.

Jane E. Piness, M.D.

STAFF PRESENT:William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director of the Board

Reneé S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager

Leigh C. Kiczales, Adjudication Specialist

OTHERS PRESENT:Ms. Joan Ventzek

MATTER SCHEDULED:Albert T. Ventzek, M.D. License No.: 0101-017573

Case No.: 98252

DISCUSSION:Dr. Ventzek appeared before the Committee in person in accordance with a Notice of the Board dated June 13, 2006. Dr. Ventzek was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations in the Notice with Dr. Ventzek.

CLOSED SESSION:Upon a motion by Gen. Adams-Ender, and duly seconded by Dr. Piness, the Committee voted to convene a closed meeting pursuant to §2.2-3711.A(28) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Dr. Ventzek. Additionally, she moved that Dr. Harp and Ms. Dixson attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Board in its deliberations.

RECONVENE:Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee re-convened+ in open session and announced its decision.

DECISION:Upon a motion by Dr. Piness, and duly seconded by Gen. Adams-Ender, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and voted to issue Dr. Ventzek a reprimand and place his license on certain terms and conditions.

VOTE:The vote was unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT:The Committee adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

As provided by law this decision shall become a Final Order thirty (30) days after service of such Order on Dr. Ventzek unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Dr. Ventzek within such time. If service of the Order is made by mail three (3) additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of the Special Conference Committee shall be vacated.

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John H. Armstrong, M.D., ChairWilliam L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director

6/27/20077/18/2007

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CALL TO ORDER:A Special Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 2:25 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:Jody Forman, MSW, L.Ac., Chair

General Clara Adams-Ender, R.N.

John H. Armstrong, M.D.

STAFF PRESENT:William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director of the Board

Reneé S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager

Leigh C. Kiczales, Adjudication Specialist

MATTER SCHEDULED:Helmsley J. Park, L.Ac. License No.: 0121-000207

Case No.: 99902

PRELIMINARY MATTERS:Ms. Kiczales advised the Committee that Allegations #2 and #3 need to be amended and requested the Chair strike the references to 18 VAC 85-110-177(3) and 18 VAC 85-110-175(C), since these regulations were not in effect when the acts occurred. Ms. Forman approved the amendments to the Notice.

DISCUSSION:Mr. Park appeared before the Committee in person in accordance with a Notice of the Board dated June 13, 2006. Mr. Park was represented by Anisa P. Kelley, Esquire. The Committee fully discussed the allegations in the Notice with Mr. Park.

During the course of discussion with Mr. Park regarding CME, Ms. Forman advised the Committee that she noted that Mr. Park has submitted CME certificates for classes she had taught. No objections were made to Ms. Forman’s continued participation on the Special Conference Committee by the other Committee members or Mr. Park.

CLOSED SESSION:Upon a motion by Dr. Gen. Adams-Ender, and duly seconded by Dr. Armstrong, the Committee voted to convene a closed meeting pursuant to §2.2-3711.A(28) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the

matter of Dr. Park. Additionally, she moved that Dr. Harp and Ms. Dixson attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Board in its deliberations.

RECONVENE:Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee re-convened in open session and announced its decision.

DECISION:Upon a motion by Dr. Armstrong, and duly seconded by Gen. Adams-Ender, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and voted to place Mr. Park’s license on certain terms and conditions.

VOTE:The vote was unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT:The Committee adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

As provided by law this decision shall become a Final Order thirty (30) days after service of such Order on Mr. Park, unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Mr. Park within such time. If service of the Order is made by mail three (3) additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of the Special Conference Committee shall be vacated.

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Jody Forman, MSW, L.Ac., ChairWilliam L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director

6/25/20077/18/2007

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