December 1, 2011

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LOUISIANA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

BOARD MEETING

December 1, 2011

Minutes

I. CALL TO ORDER – Thursday, December 1, 2011

Board President, Dr. Gary T. Levy, called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.

II. ROLL CALL –

Roll call was taken by Board Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. William H. Green, with the following results:

Those present:

Gary T. Levy, DVMBoard President

Mica F. Landry, DVM, Board Vice President

William H. GreenBoard Secretary-Treasurer

Patrick R. Bernard, DVMBoard Member

Michael Tomino, Jr.Board General Counsel

Wendy D. ParrishBoard Executive Director

Those absent:

Steven V. Slaton, DVMBoard Member

Guests:

Bland O’Connor, LVMA

III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.Board Meeting October 6-7, 2011

The Board reviewed the minutes from the October 6-7, 2011 Board meeting. Motion was made by Dr. Landryto accept the minutes as presented subject to amending reference to Case 12-0811.1 & 2 on October 7, 2011, seconded by Dr. Bernard, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

IV.FINANCIAL MATTERS AND CONTRACTS

A.Financial Reports –September and October 2011

Board Secretary-Treasurer William Green, DVM and Ms. Parrish presented the financial reports for the months ofSeptember and October 2011 for review. Motion was made by Dr. Landryto approve the financial reports as presented, seconded by Dr.Bernard, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

B.FY2013 Budget Proposal – Ms. Parrish presented proposed budget for FY2013 for review. Following discussion of income and expenditure projections, motion was made to accept the proposed budget as presented by Dr. Landry, seconded by Dr. Bernard and passed unanimously by voice vote.

V.POLICY, PROCEDURE, AND RULES

A.Rule Making –

  1. Notice of Intent Rules 712, 1103, 1105, 1200, 1201, 1209, 1211 Alternative Therapy, Collaborative Practice, Preceptorship Week in Training, Temporary CAET – An update was given of the Notice of Intent published in the October 20, 2011 Louisiana Register. Comments received from the public and licensees were reviewed. Motion was made by Dr. Landry to continue rule promulgation with no changes with Mr. Tomino preparing written responses to those interested parties who provided comments as reflected by the Board’s decision; seconded by Dr. Green. Motion passed by unanimous vote as follows: Yea - Drs. Levy, Landry, Green; Nay – Dr. Bernard.

B.Policy and Procedure

1. The Board has taken under consideration placing a limit of five times for an applicant to sit for the national examination.

C.Practice Act and Rules/Related Matters/Declaratory Statements

1.Active/Inactive Licensure Status– Mr. Tomino was directed by the Board to prepare draft revisions to the existing rules regarding active/in-active licensure status as it relates to retirement/incapacity issues, and related matters, as reflected by the Board's disussion, and report to the Board at the February 2012 meeting for further consideration.

2.Animal Control & Capture Drugs (J Edwards, DVM)– In response to Dr. Edwards’ query regarding who oversees lay persons (ACO for city government) on issues of capture drugs, a copy of the Board's statement,effective October 2, 2003, was provided. The issue is the apparent lack of records/reporting to the veterinarian by the Animal Control Officer of the amount and name of drugs used. In summary,the Boardregulates the veterinarian and/or the Lead CAET who may give capture drugs within certain limits to the lay person ACO for the City, and it was suggested thatDr. Edwardscommunicate with the City (government employing the lay person), as well asthe particular veterinarian and/or the CAET giving him the drugs regarding this matter for corrective conduct. As an addendum, theBoard issued thereferenced statement at the request of smaller city/town/village governments, because there was a need for chemical capture and these smaller entities could not afford a CAET, nor an animal shelter proper. This was reported to the Board for informational purposes, and no action was needed or taken by the Board on this matter.

D.School Veterinarian Licensure – Information regarding licensure issues was presented to the Board for consideration by legal counsel as requested.Motion was made by Dr. Bernard, seconded by Dr. Green to revisit this item at the next Board meeting. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

VI.DVM ISSUES

  1. Joseph Strother, Jr., DVM – (Appearance 11:00am) –Request Reconsideration for Status Change and Waiver of Fees – Dr. Strother was introduced to the Board.

Motion was made by Dr. Landry to go into executive session to discuss the character and professional reputation issues of the licensee, seconded by Dr. Bernard, and passed unanimously by voice vote. Dr. Strother exited the meeting.

Upon conclusion of executive session, motion was made to return to regular session by Dr. Green, seconded by Dr. Landry, and approved unanimously by voice vote.

Motion was made by Dr. Green seconded by Dr. Landry, to approve request for status change to Inactive-Incapacitated, andwaiver of fee for renewal year 2011-2012. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

  1. Elaine Frederick, DVM – Request Reconsideration for Status Change and Waiver of CE for Renewal Years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 –

Motion was made by Dr. Landry to go into executive session to discuss the character and professional reputation issues of the licensee, seconded by Dr. Green, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

Upon conclusion of executive session, motion was made to return to regular session by Dr. Green, seconded by Dr. Landry, and approved unanimously by voice vote.

Following review of request and additional documentation submitted by Dr. Frederick, motion was made by Dr. Landry seconded by Dr. Green, to approve request for status change to Inactive-Incapacitatedand waiver of CE for renewal years 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

VII.DVM APPLICANT ISSUES

  1. Amanda L. High, DVM –Request for Waiver of Preceptorship Requirement – 2011 graduate of Mississippi State UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine, licensed in Mississippi. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. High, motion was made by Dr. Green, seconded by Dr. Landry to approve waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application. Motion passed by majority vote.
  1. Alan C. Younkin, DVM –Request for Waiver of Retake of National Examination and Preceptorship Requirement – 1983 graduate of Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine, licensed in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Kansas, New York, and New Hampshire. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. Younkin, motion was made by Dr. Green, seconded by Dr. Landry to approve waiver of retake of the national examination and waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application. Motion passed by majority vote.
  1. Gary A. Sod, DVM –Request for Waiver of Retake of National Examination and Preceptorship Requirement Requirement – 2001 graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, licensed in Virginia. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. Sod, motion was made by Dr. Landry seconded by Dr. Green to approve waiver of retake of the national examination and waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application. Motion passed by majority vote.
  1. Alicia R. G. Lindholm, DVM –Request for Waiver of Preceptorship Requirement – 2008 graduate of Washington State University, licensed in Colorado, Kentucky and Washington. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. Lindholm, motion was made by Dr. Landry, seconded by Dr.Green to deny waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents do not meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application and valid veterinary medical licensure in another state. Motion passed by majority vote as follows: Yea – Drs. Landry, Green; Nay – Dr. Levy; Abstain – Dr. Bernard.
  1. Julie G. Powers-Manuel, DVM –Request for Waiver of Preceptorship Requirement – 2006 graduate St. George University College of Veterinary Medicine, licensed in Virginia and Mississippi. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. Powers-Manuel, motion was made by Dr. Landry seconded by Dr. Bernardto deny waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents do not meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application and valid veterinary medical licensure in another state. Motion passed by majority vote as follows: Yea – Drs. Levy, Landry, Green; Nay – Dr. Bernard.
  1. Monica R. Crowe, DVM –Request for Waiver of Preceptorship Requirement – 2011 graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, licensed in Maryland. Following review of the documentation submitted by Dr. Crowe, motion was made by Dr. Landry seconded by Dr. Greento deny waiver of preceptorship requirement as the documents do not meet the criteria of full-time clinical veterinary practice for the required periods of time immediately prior to application and valid veterinary medical licensure in another state. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

VIII.PRECEPTORSHIP ISSUES

  1. Louisiana SPCA –Application for Preceptorship Site Approval - Following review of the request submitted by Louisiana SPCA, motion was made by Dr. Landry, seconded by Dr. Bernard, to table request for approval pending further information to be obtained from the site. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
  1. Mobile Vet Services – Application for Renewal of Limited Preceptorship Site Approval - Following review of the request for renewal of Limited site approval submitted by Dr. Kleinman of Mobile Vet Services, motion was made by Dr. Landry, seconded by Dr. Bernard, to table request for approval pending further information to be obtained from the site. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

IX.RVT/CAET/RED ISSUES

A.CAET Program Update –Dr. Landry and Ms. Parrish reviewed the previous training program held on October 19, 2011 at Calcasieu Parish Animal Control in Lake Charles. No action was taken on the matter.

B.CAET Program Future Date/Site –Discussion was made regarding future date and site for upcoming CAET program. Ms. Parrish was directed to contact animal control sites in central Louisiana for possible March 2012 training session.

X.MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

A.New Licenses and Certificates Issued:

Wall certificates were presented for signature for the following licenses/certificates issued since the previous Board meeting:

DVM

3006Johanna Ecke

3007Brian David Labbe’

3008Clare Marie Guichard

3009Beth Lynn Life

3010Michelle Lynn Jobert

2011Laura Darlyn Little

2012Elizabeth Marie Rees

2013Genevieve Ashley Widson

2014Lindsay Willis Seffens

CAET

9573 / Harry L. / Chiasson
9574 / Megan Amber / Zigler
9575 / Kurt Patrick / Agnelly
9576 / Darrel Wayne / Aucoin, Jr.
9577 / Rachel Dupre / Brunet
9578 / Ronald G. / Cline
9579 / Cody T. / Friedman
9580 / James Patrick / Keenan
9581 / Gregory O. / Lewis
9582 / Jacqulyn Joyce / Novitsky
9583 / Lawrence D. / O'Neal
9584 / Asia E. / Strong
9585 / Krista Monique / Thibodeaux
9586 / Victoria Chantelle / Leach
9587 / Tess Meigh / Boudreau
9588 / Joanna Marie / Motte

B.December 2011 Newsletter – Ms. Parrish presented topics and statistics to be included in the December 2011 newsletter. Motion was made by Dr. Landry, seconded by Dr. Bernard, to approve the draft newsletter with the insertion of a proposedarticle approved by Board president. Motion passed unanimously by voicevote.

C. Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire – Ms. Parrish presented a summary of the customer service questionnaire comments from October 2010 through October 2011. The majority of the responses were positive and the results will be mailed to the appropriate state agency for reporting purposes. No action was taken on this item.

XI.OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD

None presented.

XII.EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion was made by Dr. Green to go into executive session to discuss issues and receive legal advice regarding potential contested matters and personnel matters, seconded by Dr. Bernard, and passed unanimously by voice vote. Upon conclusion of discussion of the issues, motion was made to return to regular session by Dr. Green, seconded by Dr. Bernard, and approved unanimously by voice vote.

No formal action was taken by the Board as a result of Executive Session.

XIII.ADJOURN

There being no further business before the Board, motion was made by Dr. Bernard, seconded by Dr. Green, and passed unanimously by voice vote to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 3:13p.m.

MINUTES REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FULL BOARD onFebruary 2, 2012.

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William H. Green, DVM, Board Secretary-Treasurer