Board of Psychologist Examiners
April 20, 2012
Regulation & Licensing Building
2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM
April 20, 2012
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER - Dr. Sherrill called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Members Present:
Robert Sherrill, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman, Professional Member
Tomas Granados, Psy.D, Vice Chair, Professional Member
Diane Dekker, Ph. D., Professional Member
Sandra Seehaver, Public Member
Thomas Thompson, Ph.D., Professional Member (Telephonically)
Members Present:
Lori Martinez, Psy.D. Professional Member
Staff Present:
Mary James, Team Leader
Roberta Perea, Board Administrator
Samantha Lopez, Licensing Clerk
Laura Romero, Compliance Officer
Mona Valencenti, Assistant Attorney General
Public Present:
Dan Matthews (NMPA)
Theresa Miller (NMPA)
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Dr. Granados made a Motion to approve the agenda with the amendment to move item number seven (custody evaluation guidelines and standards) in front of executive session. Motion was Seconded by Dr. Dekker. MOTION PASSES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
February 24, 2012 Regular Board Meeting- Ms. Seehaver made a Motion to approve. Motion was Seconded by Dr. Granados MOTION PASSES
4. OLD BUSINESS
Custody evaluation guidelines and standards – Dr. Matthews and Dr. Miller - Mona Valencenti will do research and find out if these guidelines would require a rule change. If so Mona will also research if we can reference these guidelines in our rules or if the guidelines would need to be listed and adopted as a rule change. This will also be added to our next board meeting agenda.
CCE Committee Checklist – Dr. Matthews and Dr. Miller - Laura and Dr. Dekker will work on a spreadsheet breaking down the types of complaints that are received in the board office.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Dr. Sherrill entertained a Motion to go into executive session. Motion was made by Dr. Granados for the board go into executive session pursuant to §10-15-1 (H) of the Open Meetings Act, Seconded by Dr. Dekker. A roll call vote was taken by Mrs. James:
Board Member Vote
Dr. Sherrill Yes
Dr. Thompson Yes
Ms. Seehaver Yes
Dr. Dekker Yes
Dr. Granados Yes
Motion passed unanimously. Let the record show that at 9:57a.m. the board entered into closed session and the recorder was turned off.
Let the record show that the recorder is back on. The New Mexico Psychologist Examiners Board is back in OPEN session and the time is 10:48 a.m.
Dr. Sherrill stated that during Executive Session the board reviewed and discussed only the matters listed on the agenda under executive session as specified in the motion. Let the record show that the Board takes the following actions in open session:
A. RXP Prescription Certificate Applicant #813340: Motion to approve this application made by Dr. Dekker. Seconded by Ms. Seehaver. MOTION PASSES.
B. Psy-2012-01: Motion to Dismiss this case made by Dr. Thompson. Seconded by Dr. Granados. MOTION PASSES. Dr. Dekker abstains.
C. 2012-02: Motion to Dismiss this case because there is no violation of the boards statues or rules and regulations, and the board does not have jurisdiction in this matter made by Ms. Seehaver. Seconded by Dr. Thompson. MOTION PASSES. Dr. Granados abstains. Dr. Dekker abstains.
D. 2012-01: Dr. Granados made the following motion: that the Board request Dr. Mario Marquez form a committee to review the complaint pursuant to RXP guidelines; that the Board provide Dr. Marquez with names of public members to serve on the committee; and that Dr. Marquez coordinate formation of the committee with the nominee from the medical board. Dr. Marquez will receive up to 5 CEs pursuant to NMAC 16.22.9.9(C)(2).
. Seconded by Ms. Seehaver. MOTION PASSES.
E. 10-07: Dr. Dekker made a Motion that after a letter is written by Mrs. Romero and reviewed and approved by Ms. Valencenti considering the document of completion to the respondent once this is done the case will be Dismissed. Seconded by Ms. Seehaver. MOTION PASSES.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Health Integrity – Scott Ward and Donna Large explained to the board who they are and what they do in regards to Medicare fraud. Dr. Granados asked Donna if her agency would be willing to do training for psychologists in regards to billing codes. Donna informed the board that she will do some research and put something together. Dr. Granados gave Donna the number to the NM psychological association.
6.2 Telehealth/Telepsychology-Dr. Granados and Ms. Seehaver gave an update on the NMPA presentation they attended.
6.3 Ratification for Approval of Applicants for Licensure - Motion was made by Dr. Granados to accept ratification of new licenses. Seconded by Dr. Dekker. MOTION PASSES.
Psychologist Licenses
1. Nathan Andrews #1215
2. Evan Axelrod #1208
3. Kamila Cass #1207
4. Melinda Haley-Bailey #1209
5. Lisa Houston #1210
6. Dusty Humes #1213
7. Mike Kim #1214
8. Dalin Pulsipher #1216
9. Brooke Roberts #1211
10. William Shore #1212
6.4 Ratification for Approval of Applicants for Prescribing - Motion was made by Dr. Granados to accept ratification of new licenses. Seconded by Dr. Dekker. MOTION PASSES.
RXP Initial Conditional Prescription
1. Carmen Diaz #0019 - Supervisor- Gabriel Hernandez Lic#CS002085216
7. OLD BUSINESS:
Online Application- Mrs. Lopez gave the board an update on what was discussed at the ASPPB conference in regards to the online application. She also informed the board that Janet Pippen will be doing a conference call with her and Roberta Perea next Thursday to talk about the online application.
8. Public Comment;
None
9. FUTURE MEETINGS:
July 13, 2012 in Santa Fe @ 9:00 a.m.
September 28, 2012 in Albuquerque @ 9:00
ADJOURN - Motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Dekker. Seconded by Ms. Seehaver.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
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Roberta Perea, Board Administrator
APPROVED BY: ______
Robert Sherrill, Ph.D, Chair Date
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
BOARDS AND COMMISSION DIVISION
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