Final - approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

October 22, 2007

TIME AND PLACE:The meeting of the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing was convened at 9:00 A.M., Hearing Room 3, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 201, Richmond, Virginia.

MEMBERS PRESENT:Patricia C. Lane, R.N., B.S.N., Chairperson

Evelyn Lindsay, L.P.N.

STAFF PRESENT:Jane Elliott, R.N., Ph.D., Discipline Staff

OTHERS PRESENT:Emily Field, Adjudication Specialist

LaRhonda Carter, Adjudication Specialist (joined later)

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SCHEDULED:Stewart Carlisle, R.N. 0001-069938

Ms. Carlisle appeared, accompanied by Irving Blank, attorney.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the SpecialConference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 10:11 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decisionin the matter of Ms. Carlisle. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Fieldattend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 11:15 A.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to close the case and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after serviceof such order on Ms. Carlisleunless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Carlislewithin such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED:Hee Sook Kissane, C.M.T. 0019-002446

Ms. Kissane appeared, accompanied by Mr. Osnos, attorney and Ms. Dougan, translator.

Thomas Kissane, C.M.T. 0019-002334

Mr. Kissane appeared, accompanied by Mr. Osnos, attorney.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 11:22 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matters of Hee Sook Kissane and Thomas Kissane. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Fieldattend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 12:02 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Hee Sook Kisane.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Kissane unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Kissane within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Thomas Kissane.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

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

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SCHEDULED:Patricia Hinkley, L.P.N. 0002-034236

Ms. Hinkley appeared, accompanied by her daughter, Carrie Hinkley.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 1:50 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Hinkley. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Field attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 2:26 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to issue an Order of reprimand to Patricia Hinkley and further order Ms. Hinkley to complete the National Council of State Boards of Nursing courses “Professional Accountability and Legal Liability for Nurses” and “Medication Errors – Detection and Prevention”.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Hinkley unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Hinkley within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED:Anastasia Williams, R.N. 0001-182940

Ms. Williams did not appear.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 2:35 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Williams. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Field attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 2:40 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to refer the case of Anastasia Williams to the Board of Nursing or a panel thereof for a formal hearing.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

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SCHEDULED:Jeffrey Strong, R.N. 0001-106105

Mr. Strong did not appear.

CLOSED MEETING:Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia at 2:45 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Mr. Strong. Additionally, Ms. Lindsay moved that Dr. Elliott and Ms. Field attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting is deemed necessary, and their presence will aid the Committee in its deliberations.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

RECONVENTION:The Committee reconvened in open session at 3:10 P.M.

Ms. Lindsay moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing certify that it heard, discussed or considered only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ACTION: Ms. Lindsay moved to refer the case of Jeffrey Strong to the Board of Nursing or a panel thereof for a formal hearing.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT:The Board adjourned at 3:15 P.M.

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Jane Elliott, R.N., Ph.D.

Discipline Staff

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