Final-Approved

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING

SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

June 3, 2013

TIME AND PLACE: The meeting of the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing was convened at 9:00 A.M., on June 3, 2013 in Training Room 2, Suite 201, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Henrico, Virginia.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Louise Hartz, Citizen Member, Chairperson

William Traynham, L.P.N., C.S.A.C.

Kristina Wright, C.M.T., Massage Advisory Board Chair

STAFF PRESENT: Brenda Krohn, R.N., M.S., Deputy Executive Director

OTHERS PRESENT: Cynthia Gaines, Adjudication Specialist

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SCHEDULED: Stephen Waddell, C.M.T. 0019-008434

Mr. Waddell appeared, accompanied by Autumn Proctor, his fiancée and Debbie Baird, his mother.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 9:25 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Mr. Waddell. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 9:34 A.M.

Mr. Traynham 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. Wright moved to issue an order of reprimand to Stephen Waddell.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Mr. Waddell unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Mr. Waddell 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Mark Herrenbruck, C.M.T. 0019-008515

Mr. Herrenbruck appeared, accompanied by Jodi Scholes, C.M.T., Expert Witness/Character Witness, and Glenna Herrenbruck, his wife.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 10:20 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Mr. Herrenbruck. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 10:30 A.M.

Mr. Traynham 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. Wright moved to close the case regarding Mark Herrenbruck and impose no sanction due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Ms. Wright left the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

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SCHEDULED: Sandra Marchitelli, L.P.N. Reinstatement 0002-017349

Ms. Marchitelli appeared.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 11:03 A.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Marchitelli. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 11:13 A.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to issue an order to reinstate the license of Sandra Marchitelli to practice as a licensed practical nurse and issue an unrestricted license.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Marchitelli unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Marchitelli 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Amy Mock, R.N. Reinstatement 0001-174833

Ms. Mock appeared.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 12:03 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Mock. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 12:20 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to issue an order to deny Amy Mock’s petition for reinstatement of her license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Mock unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Mock 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Marilyn Hong, R.N. Reinstatement 0001-145607

Ms. Hong appeared.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 1:22 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Hong. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 1:30 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to issue an order to reinstate the license of Marilyn Hong to practice as a registered nurse and issue an unrestricted license.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Hong unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Hong 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Deneen Edmonds, C.N.A. 1401-079743

Ms. Edmonds did not appear.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 1:35 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Edmonds. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 1:45 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to refer the case of Deneen Edmonds 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: Ashley Gregory, C.N.A., R.M.A. Applicant 1401-134800

Ms. Gregory did not appear.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 1:46 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Gregory. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 1:52 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to issue an order of reprimand to Ashley Gregory and an order to approve Ashley Gregory’s application to take the registered medication aide examination.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Ms. Gregory unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against her is received from Ms. Gregory 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Geno D’Amico, R.N. Reinstatement 0001-211406

Mr. D’Amico appeared.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 2:20 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Mr. D’Amico. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 2:30 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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: Mr. Traynham moved to issue an order to reinstate the license of Geno D’Amico to practice as a registered nurse, and issue an unrestricted license.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

An Order will be entered. As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such order on Mr. D’Amico unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Mr. D’Amico 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 Order shall be vacated.

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SCHEDULED: Tijuana Clark, C.N.A. Reinstatement 1401-113306

Ms. Clark appeared.

CLOSED MEETING: Mr. Traynham moved that the Special Conference Committee of the Board of Nursing convene a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(27) of the Code of Virginia at 2:50 P.M. for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Ms. Clark. Additionally, Mr. Traynham moved that Ms. Krohn and Ms. Gaines 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 3:05 P.M.

Mr. Traynham 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.