TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners
Ethics Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.
HobbyBuilding, Tower II
333 Guadalupe, Room 225
Austin TX 78756-3183
Minutes
Board Members Present:
Tim Brown, Professional Member
Jeannie McGuire, Professional Member
Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member
Staff Present:
Charles Horton
Dan Meador
Steve Slough
Champ Kerr
Gerard Bonner
Georgia Norman
Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:41 pm, by Mr. Brown, chair.
Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2007 Ethics Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending complaints:
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Complaint # 1072070064 (PR) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding the release of records and Chapter 611 contingent upon the proof of completion of 3 continuing education hours in the release of records within 6 months. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070065 (PP) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding the release of records and Chapter 611. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070054 (DD) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding confidentiality contingent upon the receipt of documentation of procedural changes within 30 days. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070073 (DW) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070059 (AM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070049 (LT) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding use of the professional title. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070047 (JC) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070033 (DH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.
Complaint # 1072070092 (BP) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.
Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the executive director’s report on the following cases where
disciplinary actions have been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings
have been requested.
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SW-04-024 OW
SW-04-101 MS
SW-05-009 SS
SW-05-091 SGC
SW-05-113 EL
SW-05-136 TT
SW-06-032 & SW-04-054 VA
SW-06-036 TI
SW-06-089 TS
1072060101 JM
1072060110 BB
1072070001 AC
1072070030 GR
1072070032 TC
1072060093 VL
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Agenda Item 5 was the discussion relating to proposed changes in 22 Texas Administrative Code 781 (board rules) regarding the code of conduct and professional standards of practice of social workers and general matters related to the regulation of social workers.
Agenda Item 6 was to set the next committee meeting date(s).
Agenda Item 7 was public comment.
Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting.
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Tim Brown, Chairman
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