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CANNON BUILDING STATE OF DELAWARE TELEPHONE: (302) 744-4500 861 SILVER LAKE BLVD., SUITE 203 DEPARTMENT OF STATE FAX: (302) 739-2711 DOVER, DELAWARE 19904-2467 WEBSITE: WWW.DPR.DELAWARE.GOV DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: EXAMINING BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND ATHLETICS TRAINERS

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: April 18, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT

Gary Nowell, Chairman, Professional Member, Presiding Patrick McKenzie, Vice-Chairman, Professional Member Denise Smith, Secretary, Professional Member Kristen Whiteman, Professional Member Steve Kotrch, Public Member Ruth Ann Messick, Public Member John Smith, Professional Member

MEMBERS ABSENT

Vincent De Leo, Professional Member Sharon Harris, Public Member Katherine Daniello, Professional Member

DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT

Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General Melissa L. Wheatley, Administrative Specialist II

ALSO PRESENT Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Minutes –March 21, 2006 Page 2 James Hanley, Deputy Attorney General Edmund Oliveros, Physical Therapist CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Nowell called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The board reviewed the minutes of the February 21, 2006. Mr. Kotrch made a motion to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Ms. Messick. The motion was unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Review of Request for Special Accommodations The board reviewed the request for special testing accommodations from Colleen Butcher. The board determined that after reviewing the additional information from the physician, which included the DSM-IV code, that Ms. Butcher is approved to take the NPTE with special accommodations.

Hearing – Complaint #14-09-04 – Emund Oliveros, PT Mr. Nowell opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. Ms. Adams began the hearing by reading the complaint against Mr. Oliveros. Mr. Hanley presented the State’s case, which included one exhibit. Mr. Oliveros presented his own defense, presented one exhibit and answered questions from the Board. The Board recessed from the hearing at 6:26 p.m. for deliberations. The hearing reconvened at 7:21 p.m.

Mr. McKenzie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to revoke the licensure of Mr. Oliveros. The motion was carried by a vote of 5 – 2, with Ms. Whiteman and Ms. Smith opposing.

Ms. Adams will supply the order to be signed at the next board meeting. Mr. Nowell closed the hearing at 7:25 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of PT/PTA/AT Applications by Reciprocity Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to approve licensure for the following persons:

Lisa H. Goodfriend John G. Jurjans, Jr. Susan U. Kush Lise P. Meloy Deanna L. Pasch Kelly L. Rostad Peter W. Teaney Lucas L. Wachewicz Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Minutes –March 21, 2006 Page 3 The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of PT/PTA/AT Applications by Examination Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to approve licensure for the following persons: Tamara R. Blusk Aaron J. Cooke Cara Marzano Megan E. Moeller Travis M. Ross Michael A. Voltz Henry G. Wright

The motion was unanimously carried.

The application of John G. Jurjans, Jr. for Athletic Trainer by examination was tabled.

Review of Applicant Credentials Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to propose to deny licensure due to lack of education credentials for the following person:

Tracy M. Cristomo

The motion was unanimously passed.

Review of Test Results Ms. Whiteman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kotrch, to recognize examination results for the following persons:

Ma Czarina M. Dulay Christy L. Sullivan Albert D. Viray

Review of Continuing Education Activities Mr. McKenzie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Whiteman, to approve or deny the following courses as noted:  National Seating and Mobility – The Challenge of Change – 1.40 CEUs  Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons – Center for Continuing Education (Patricia O’Shea) – Neuromuscular Issues in Children – 0.60 CEUs  Physical Therapy Dept. at St. Barnabas Medical Center (Patricia O’Shea) – Intensive Care Unit Update & Critical Care Polyneuropathy – 0.675 CEUs  Pro Physical Therapy (Paul Vidal) – Evidence Based Considerations for Practice: The Shoulder Complex – 0.75 CEUs  Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification & Quality Insights of Delaware – OASIS: A Reflection of Patient Care – 0.45 CEUs Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Minutes –March 21, 2006 Page 4

 Montefiore Medical Center (Lynda Gatchalian) – ICU Training for Rehabilitation Professionals – 1.40 CEUs  Integrated Health Services (Rick Weissinger) – New Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease – New Roles for Diet, Exercise and Medications – 0.70 CEUs  Therapeutic Service Systems (Patricia O’Shea) – How to Treat the Young Athlete – 1.20 CEU  Mercy Rehab Associates – Medical Imaging – 1.30 CEUs  Mercy Rehab Associates – Advances in Manual Physical Therapy: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine – 0.675 CEUs

Other Business Before the Board (for discussion only)

There was no other business brought before the Board.

Public Comment

There was no public comment at this meeting.

Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Kotrch made a motion, seconded by Mr. McKenzie to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa L. Wheatley Administrative Specialist II