Board Members Present Non-Board Members Present

May 20, 2011

The Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Board)

Spring Grove Hospital Center 55 Wade Avenue – Bland Bryant Building – 4th Floor (Room 409) Conference Room

Chairperson: Joyce Ford, COTA/L 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT NON-BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Joyce Ford, COTA/L, Chairperson Donna Ashman, Executive Director Christine Moghimi, MS, OTR/L, Vice Chairperson Grant Gerber, Board Counsel, OAG Iyna Adams, OTR/L, CPAM Marilyn Pinkney, Licensing Coordinator Kamala Stevenson, MS, OTR/L Mr. Kshepakaran, M.Ed., OTR/L Jocelind Julien, Consumer Member Meenakshi Gupta, Consumer Member

1. Ms. Ford called the General Session meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Ms. Ford read the following summary:

Except in instances when the Board of Occupational Therapy expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation, or when public participation is otherwise authorized by law, no member of the public attending an open session may participate in the session.

2. Ms. Moghimi motioned to approve the General Session Agenda, May 20, 2011. Ms. Stevenson seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor.

3. Ms. Stevenson motioned to approve the General Session Minutes, April 15, 2011. Ms. Gupta seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor.

REPORTS

1. Mr. Gerber stated that a draft of the sanctioning guidelines were complete and ready for review by the full Board.

2. Ms. Ford stated that the deadline for any legislative proposals is July 15, 2011 for the upcoming year of 2012.

3. Mr. Kshepakaran and Ms. Adams stated that the continuing education reviews are up to date with no outstanding issues.

4. Ms. Ashman reported that 1,668 occupational therapists and 343 occupational therapy assistants renewed to date. The automated renewal process is going well. Ms. Ashman stated the Board office would be sending an e-blast reminder to all active licensees who have not yet renewed.

4b. Ms. Ashman reported that future agendas will not include the name of an individual who submits a 2

general inquiry to the Board. This measure is being taken in order to minimize Internet searches that produce reports on licensees who simply forward a question to the Board. 4c. Mr. Shepakaran and Ms. Stevenson confirmed that they both submitted reappointment paperwork to the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association.

4d. The Board had discussion on an email distributed by MOTA specific to the continuing education requirements for licensure. The Board agreed to plan a meeting with the MOTA leadership and the representation from the Board in order to clarify the roles of The Board and the association. The Board Chairperson will arrange for the meeting, which will be held at the Board office.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. There was no Board unfinished business for discussion.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Ms. Stevenson reported that the ratification for the period of April 16 – May 19 is 20 occupational therapists and 6 occupational therapy assistants with a grand total of 26. Ms. Adams motioned to accept the applications for licensure. Ms. Moghimi seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants Anika Clarke Celicia Fruit Kristin Abboud Melinda Kiddy Monika Sinha-Reactivation Gina Rinala Allison Ozery Chantel Wilkinson Daniel Delmonte Vastina Mayes Jessica Coughlin Mirna Monroy-Cubie Dana Wallace Marcella Bassora-Petaros Stephen Nawotniak Iilana Lakhman Hilary Raizon - Reinstatement Krystal Bryson Patrice Davis Sherylin Davis Lyna Vanjah Kelly Willer Madeline Kirelawich Dwayne Lawrence Allison Toth Evyline Choima

2. Ms Ford summarized an article entitled “In It Together, Can We Make OTA’s Future Bright.” The Board had discussion.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Board had no announcements.

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ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to the Maryland Government Article, Section 10-508(a)(13), Annotated Code of Maryland, Ms. Ford adjourned the General Session meeting at 11:25 a.m.

Submitted by:

Marilyn Pinkney Marilyn Pinkney Licensing Coordinator

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