OFFICE OF LICENSED ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

							                 OFFICE OF LICENSED ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
                                 Physical Therapy Governing Board




                                  MINUTES of September 15, 2010

The September 15, 2010 meeting of the Physical Therapy Governing Board convened at 1:40 p.m. with
the following members present:

           Laurel Clute, PT, Acting Chair
           James H. Bradley, Public Member
           Martha B. Aguiar, Public Member
           Ronald Fuller, PTA

Absent:    Greg Woodsum, PT, Chair



       The Board voted to approve the minutes of August 18, 2010, as amended, with a motion from
Martha Aguiar and seconded by Ronald Fuller.

                                      PUBLIC MINUTES
                                QUALIFICATION AND LICENSURE

1.   PHYSICAL THERAPIST APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

     The following physical therapist applications for licensure were approved on a motion from Martha
     Aguiar and seconded by James Bradley.

     Jessica M. Balon, PT
     Benjamin F. Barron, PT
     Jannine H. Flahive, PT
     Jessica N. Hardy, PT
     Karen A. Krause, PT
     Jennifer A. Lawrence, PT
     Katherine J. Lee, PT
     Stacie L. Queenan, PT

2.   PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

     The following physical therapist Assistant applications for licensure were approved on a motion
     from Martha Aguiar and seconded by James Bradley.

     Ashley M. Bouchard, PTA
     Reuben M. Lyons, PTA              Laurel Clute Recused
     Michelle J. Gottlieb, PTA         Laurel Clute Recused
     Mary A. Radloff, PTA
     Whitney L. Serrecchia, PTA
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     PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE continued

     The Board approved the application of Ashley M. Bouchard, PTA based on her explanation of the
     "Yes" answer on her application with a motion from Martha Aguiar and seconded by James
     Bradley. Ronald Fuller Recused

3.   CONTINUING EDUCATION

     Robert Burnett, PT sent the Board a letter requesting a clarification of the Board continuing
     education rules with regards to a residency program at the Institute of Orthopedic manual Therapy
     and if such a program fits into Phy 406.03 "Non-Academic Courses, Seminars, Conferences and
     Workshops". The Board voted with a motion from Martha Aguiar and seconded by Ronald Fuller
     to send Mr. Burnett a letter stating that it was the determination that it would and to clarify that if he
     was audited he would need to supply the Board with a copy of the certificate of completion and a
     brochure showing the number of hours contained in the residency program.



                                          ADMINISTRATIVE

4.   Rules:

     a.    The Board voted with a motion from Martha Aguiar and seconded by Ronald Fuller to start
           the rule making process for Phy 303.07, Phy304.04, Phy 305.01, Phy 403.05, Phy 403.08,
           and Phy 501.01 as amended.

5.   Rene Malone, APTA who has a project titled "Workforce Project for the Physical therapy
     Profession" requested the Board include with the renewal information being sent in October, a
     survey supplied by the American Physical Therapy Association. The Board voted with a motion
     from James Bradley and seconded by Ronald Fuller to deny her request because state funded
     agencies cannot pay the mailing fees to send surveys supplied by private organizations. The Board
     will however let her know that there is a mailing list available at a cost of $20.00 so that they could
     send the survey out.

6.   Jennifer Forkey from Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Services sent the Board an e-mail
     requesting clarification with regards to the ethics and legality of treating vs. not treating. The
     Board voted with a motion from James Bradley and seconded by Martha Aguiar to have Ronald
     Fuller formulate an answer to the question and bring the letter to the Board at there October
     meeting for review.

7.   Laurel Clute gave the Board an update on the scheduling of the meeting between herself and the
     Veterinary Board. As of the date of this meeting the parties have not been able to schedule a date
     which works for all involved.
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8.   Tina Kelley, Administrator gave the Board an overview on renewal for the year 2010. Due to
     unforeseen credit card requirements the Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals will not be
     able to renew licensees on line this year.

9.   The Board voted with a motion from Ronald Fuller and seconded by James Bradley to have Martha
     Aguiar attend the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for September 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.


ADJOURN: on motion by James Bradley with a second by Ronald Fuller, the motion to adjourn at 3:03
p.m. carried in the affirmative.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Tina M. Kelley, Board Administrator




Greg Woodsum, PT Chair                                                  at meeting dated
09/15/10
Motion to commence non-public session:

On motion of James Bradley with a second by Martha Aguiar, the Board voted to conduct a non-public
session for the purpose of discussing investigations of alleged licensee misconduct and noting that such a
non-public session is authorized by RSA 91-A: 3, II (c), RSA 91-A: 3, II (e), RSA 91-A: 5, IV, Lodge v.
Knowlton, 119 N.H. 574 (1978), and the Board's executive and deliberative privileges. Each member
recorded his or her vote on the motion, which passed by the unanimous vote of all members present.




NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

        [Minutes kept separately]



Motion to keep minutes of non-public session confidential:

Upon the motion of Ronald Fuller with a second by James Bradley, the Board voted to withhold the
minutes of the preceding non-public session from public disclosure pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3, III on the
grounds that public disclosure would be likely to affect adversely the reputation of a person other than a
Board member and to render the proposed action ineffective. Each member recorded his or her vote on
the motion, which passed by the unanimous vote of all members present.