Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians
THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT AND HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
Minutes of September 10, 2002
Roll Call: Dr. Dennis Harper, Chair
Dr. Zane Sterling, Vice-Chair
Dr. Patrick Mayo
Sandra Averill
Absent Dr. James Hollingsworth
Others present: Rayola Jacobsen, Bureau Chief
Budd Hetrick, Deputy Bureau Chief
Roger Hales, Administrative Attorney
Cherie Simpson, Secretary
Minutes from May 21, 2002 board meeting and June 13, 2002
conference call were reviewed. Minutes
stand approved as submitted.
Ms. Jacobsen explained the financial situation of the
state. She explained that the
Governor has asked that agencies cut back expenditures where they can.
As a cost cutting measure she asked that the Board consider wall
certificates that are prepared in our office.
A sample was presented. The Board agreed to use the new wall certificates
when the supply on hand has been exhausted.
Ms. Jacobsen told the Board that Dee Ann Randall had retired from the
Bureau after 29 years of service to the state.
Mr. Hetrick presented the financial
report. The Board finished the
fiscal year with a positive balance of over $7000.00.
Mr. Hetrick presented the
Investigative
report along with the report from the Attorney General’s office.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that Board go into executive session to
discuss matters not subject to public disclosure. Seconded by Ms. Averill, carried.
Moved by Ms. Averill that Board come out of executive
session. Seconded by Dr. Mayo,
carried.
CHI-P2A-02A-02-002 -- Moved by Dr. Mayo that Respondent be
sent a letter of instruction stating that if the Doctor uses coupons as a method
of advertising that the coupons must be clear on what is included and what is
excluded. A copy of the coupon
needs to be retained in patient file. Seconded
by Dr. Sterling, carried.
CHI-L2A-04-02-10 -- Moved by Dr. Mayo that since there is
no fraud and there is no intent to commit fraud that the case be closed with no
action. Seconded by Dr. Sterling,
carried.
Mr. Hales addressed the topic of Chelation Therapy.
He explained that his research has included the Food and Drug
Administration, University of Health Services, and the Oklahoma Board of
Chiropractic. He noted that
Oklahoma Chiropractors can inject vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, but must
have certification for injectibles. Mr.
Hales will continue his research on labeling or Federal law that deals with
medical devises i.e. syringes and IV material.
If the means is prohibited it could conceivably prohibit chelation by
chiropractors.
Moved by Ms. Averill that the Board go into executive
session to discuss matters not subject to public disclosure.
Seconded by Dr. Sterling, carried.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that the Board come out of executive
session. Seconded by Ms. Averill,
carried.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that the Board pursue injunctive relief
on the basis of Spinal adjustment as defined in Idaho Coded 54-703 and 54-704 as
the practice of Chiropractic. Seconded
by Dr. Sterling, carried.
Break at 10:45 a.m.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that Board go into executive session to
discuss potential litigation. Seconded by Ms. Averill, carried.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that the Board come out of executive
session. Seconded by Ms. Averill,
carried.
Moved by Ms. Averill that the Board hold a conference call
on October 24th, 12:00 noon MDT to discuss the summary judgment
motion. Seconded by Dr. Sterling,
carried.
Moved by Dr. Sterling that the contract for services
between the Bureau of Occupational Licenses and the Board be executed by Dr.
Harper on behalf of the Board. Seconded
by Ms. Averill, carried.
Continuing education submitted for the previous renewal
period was reviewed. Those not
having continuing education that meets the rules of the Board are to be given 60
days to meet Idaho’s requirements.
Letter was reviewed from a student at Life University of
Chiropractic. Moved by Dr. Mayo
that all applicants for licensure must be a graduate of a CCE approved
Chiropractic College. Seconded by
Dr. Sterling, carried.
Documentation committee was discussed.
Dr. Harper will be contacting six Chiropractic Physicians from three
areas of the state as committee members.
Next meeting will be held December 3, 2002 in Boise.
Moved by Dr. Mayo that any member of the Board wishing to
attend the FCLB meeting be reimbursed expenses. Seconded by Dr. Sterling, carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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