OPEN
SESSION BOARD MEETING
Conference
Room at the Offices of the
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President; Susan S.
Buchwald, M.D., Vice President; Paul A. Stewart, M.D., Secretary-Treasurer;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.;
Donald H. Baepler, Ph.D., D.Sc.; Robin L. Titus, M.D.
MEMBER ABSENT: Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.
STAFF PRESENT: Larry D. Lessly, J.D., Executive Director;
Maureen E. Lyons, Deputy Executive Director; Richard J. Legarza, J.D., General
Counsel; Robert A. Frantz, Financial; Jan J. Cohen, J.D., Assistant Chief
Deputy Attorney General
AGENDA ITEM 1
Call to Order - Arne D. Rosencrantz, President
The meeting was called to order by Arne D. Rosencrantz,
President, at
AGENDA ITEM 5
Adjudication in the Matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Larry D. Stoddard, M.D., Case No. 00-7831-1
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all adjudicating members were
present and prepared to adjudicate the matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Larry D. Stoddard, M.D., Case No. 00-7831-1, except
Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the single count of
the complaint, a violation of NRS 630.301(3), suspension, modification or
limitation of the license to practice medicine by any other jurisdiction,
namely, the indefinite suspension of Dr. Stoddard's
Dr. Desai moved to find Larry D. Stoddard, M.D. guilty of the
single count of the Complaint. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the possible
sanctions which would be appropriate in this matter.
Dr. Desai moved to revoke Dr. Stoddard's license to practice
medicine in the state of
AGENDA ITEM 6
Adjudication in the Matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Phillip M Milgram, M.D., Case No. 00-5990-1
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all adjudicating members were
present and prepared to adjudicate the matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Phillip M. Milgram, M.D., Case No. 00-5990-1, except
Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the three counts of
the complaint:
1) count one - violation of NRS 630.301(3), suspension,
modification or limitation of the license to practice medicine by any other
jurisdiction, namely, the surrender of his
2) count two - violation of NRS 630.301(3), suspension,
modification or limitation of the license to practice medicine by any other
jurisdiction, namely, the suspension of his New York medical license; and
3) count three - violation of NRS 630.306(11), failure to report
the surrender of his
Dr. Desai moved to find Phillip M. Milgram, M.D. guilty of
count one of the Complaint. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Dr. Desai moved to find Phillip M. Milgram, M.D. guilty of
count two of the Complaint. Dr. Lubritz seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Dr. Desai moved to find Phillip M. Milgram, M.D. guilty of
count three of the Complaint. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the possible
sanctions which would be appropriate in this matter.
Dr. Desai moved to revoke the license to practice medicine in
the state of Nevada of Phillip M. Milgram, M.D. Dr. Titus seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued.
Dr. Lubritz moved to amend the motion to include assessing
Dr. Milgram for all costs incurred by the board in bringing the disciplinary
action against him. Dr. Titus seconded the amended motion to revoke the license
to practice medicine in the state of Nevada of Phillip M. Milgram, M.D. and
assess him for all costs incurred by the board in bringing the disciplinary action
against him. The amended motion passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in
favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 7
Adjudication in the Matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Pano Concha, M.D., Case No. 00-4458-1
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all adjudicating members were
present and prepared to adjudicate the matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Pano Concha, M.D., Case No. 00-4458-1, except Jaculine C.
Jones, Ed.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the two counts of the
complaint: 1) count one - violation of NRS 630.304(1), attempting to renew a
license to practice medicine by fraud or misrepresentation or by a false,
misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement; and 2) count two - violation of
NRS 630.306(11), failure to report the revocation of his
Dr. Hug-English moved to find Pano Concha, M.D. guilty of
count one of the Complaint. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Dr. Hug-English moved to find Pano Concha, M.D. guilty of
count two of the Complaint. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the possible
sanctions which would be appropriate in this matter.
Dr. Desai moved to issue a public written reprimand to Pano
Concha, M.D. and to assess him for all costs incurred by the board in bringing
the disciplinary action against him. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and
it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 8
Adjudication in the Matter of the
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
***AND***
AGENDA ITEM 8 (AMENDED)
Adjudication in the Matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D., Case No. 00-7830-1
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
(a) Adjudication
(b) Consideration of Acceptance of Voluntary Surrender of
License to Practice Medicine in the State of
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all adjudicating members were
present and prepared to adjudicate the matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D., Case No. 00-7830-1, except
Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
Mr. Legarza summarized the circumstances surrounding Dr.
Unger's submission of his Voluntary Surrender of License to Practice Medicine
in the State of
The adjudicating members considered and discussed Dr. Unger's
offer of Voluntary Surrender of License to Practice Medicine in the State of
Dr. Lubritz moved to not accept Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D.'s
Voluntary Surrender of License to Practice Medicine in the State of
The adjudicating members deliberated on the two counts of the
complaint: 1) count one - violation of NRS 630.304(1), attempting to renew a
license to practice medicine by fraud or misrepresentation or by a false,
misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement; and 2) count two - violation of
NRS 630.306(11), failure to report the action taken by the Medical Board of
California against his California medical license.
Dr. Desai moved to find Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D. guilty of
count one of the Complaint. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Dr. Desai moved to find Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D. guilty of
count two of the Complaint. Dr. Lubritz seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the possible
sanctions which would be appropriate in this matter.
Dr. Desai moved to revoke the license to practice medicine in
the state of Nevada of Jeffrey R. Unger, M.D. and assess him for all costs
incurred by the board in bringing the disciplinary action against him. Dr.
Lubritz seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting
in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 9
Adjudication in the Matter of the
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President,
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.;
Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all adjudicating members were
present and prepared to adjudicate the matter of the Nevada State Board of
Medical Examiners vs. Richard S. Rigmaiden, M.D., Case No. 00-8525-1, except
Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
Dr. Hug-English advised that she at one time worked with Dr.
Rigmaiden on a committee at the
The adjudicating members deliberated on the single count of
the complaint, a violation of NRS 630.301(3), suspension, modification or
limitation of a license to practice medicine by any other jurisdiction, namely,
the limitation or modification of his
Dr. Lubritz moved to find Richard S. Rigmaiden, M.D. guilty
of the single count of the Complaint. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
The adjudicating members deliberated on the possible
sanctions which would be appropriate in this matter.
Dr. Desai moved to issue a public written reprimand to
Richard S. Rigmaiden, M.D. and to assess him for all costs incurred by the
board in bringing the disciplinary action against him. Dr. Lubritz seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the
motion.
AGENDA ITEM 2
Approval of Minutes
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Dr. Desai moved to accept the minutes of the
AGENDA ITEM 3
Consideration of Acceptance of Voluntary Surrender
of License to Practice Medicine as a Physician Assistant in the State of
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Susan S. Buchwald, M.D., Vice President, Paul A. Stewart, M.D.,
Secretary-Treasurer; Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A.
Hug-English, M.D.; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; Donald H. Baepler, Ph.D., D.Sc.; and
Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all board members were present
and prepared to consider accepting the Voluntary Surrender of License to
Practice Medicine as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nevada While under
Investigation of Mark L. Knutson, P.A.-C, License No. 350, except Jaculine C.
Jones, M.D., who was absent from the meeting and has been excused.
Dr. Desai moved to accept the Voluntary Surrender of License
to Practice Medicine as a Physician Assistant In the State of Nevada While
Under Investigation of Mark L. Knutson, P.A.-C, License No. 350. Dr. Baepler
seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor
of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 4
Consideration of Acceptance of Voluntary Surrender of License
to Practice Medicine in the State of Nevada While Under Investigation of
Richard C. Sheretz, M.D., License No. 1761
Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President;
Susan S. Buchwald, M.D., Vice President; Paul A. Stewart, M.D.,
Secretary-Treasurer; Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A.
Hug-English, M.D.; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; Donald H. Baepler, Ph.D., D.Sc.; and
Robin L. Titus, M.D.
Mr. Rosencrantz confirmed that all board members were present
and prepared to consider accepting the Voluntary Surrender of License to
Practice Medicine in the State of Nevada While Under Investigation of Richard
C. Sheretz, M.D., Licence No. 1761, except Jaculine C. Jones, M.D., who was
absent from the meeting and has been excused.
Dr. Buchwald moved to accept the Voluntary Surrender of
License to Practice Medicine in the State of Nevada While Under Investigation
of Richard C. Sheretz, M.D., License No. 1761. Dr. Desai seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 10
Announcement of Appointments to Committee to Study
Post-Licensure Continuing Competency Evaluations - Arne D.
Rosencrantz, President
Mr. Rosencrantz announced that he will chair the Committee to
Study Post-Licensure Continuing Competency Evaluations, and he appointed Dr.
Buchwald and Dr. Baepler to the committee with him.
Mr. Lessly advised that, as an introduction, he will arrange
for the committee members, himself and Mr. Legarza to travel to the Federation
of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc.'s offices in
Dr. Stewart, Dr. Desai, Dr. Lubritz and Dr. Titus requested
participation in the session in
AGENDA ITEM 11
Reports
- Diversion Program: Oversight Committee Report- Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Chairperson - Physician Assistant Advisory Committee - Nancy E.
Munoz, P.A.-C, Committee Representative
- Diversion Program: Oversight Committee Report - Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Chairperson
Dr. Stewart reported that the Investigative Committee, acting
as the board's oversight committee for the Diversion Program, met with Carol R.
Bowers, R.N., C.D., Executive Director of the Nevada Health Professionals
Assistance Foundation, at its meeting earlier today. He stated that Ms. Bowers
is now the only paid employee of the foundation and she is doing well with
improving the management of the board's program. He added that F. Victor Rueckl,
M.D. has disassociated himself from and new officers have been appointed to the
foundation, with new policies and procedures having been implemented. There are
currently 42 licensed medical doctors and physician assistants in the program,
with five potential new contracts pending. He advised that the foundation
expects to receive funding within a month in the amount of $100,000 from
Mr. Rosencrantz directed staff to place Ms. Bowers on the
board's December meeting agenda for presentation of an annual report on the
board's Diversion Program, covering
AGENDA ITEM 13
Secretary-Treasurer's Report - Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Secretary-Treasurer - Robert A. Frantz, Financial Manager
- Approval of Audit for Fiscal Year 1999-2000
Mr. Frantz distributed copies of and reviewed for members the
board's balance sheet as of
Dr. Desai moved to accept the audit for fiscal year 1999-2000
and authorize it to be filed as required by statute. Dr. Buchwald seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM 15
Legal Reports - Richard J. Legarza, J.D., General
Counsel
- Jan J. Cohen, J.D., Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General
- Board Ordered Terms, Conditions and Probation Status - Board
Litigation Status
- Board Ordered Terms, Conditions and Probation Status
Mr. Legarza reported that all licensees currently on
disciplinary probation with the board are in compliance.
- Board Litigation Status
Mrs. Cohen reported that the board's decision was confirmed
by the Nevada Supreme Court on both Patient A and Patient B in the matter of
Harriston Lee Bass, Jr., M.D.'s appeal of the board's disciplinary action
against him. A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed by Dr. Bass and is
pending with the court.
Mr. Legarza reported that:
1) ...Chad R. Niles, M.D. has paid his fees and completed his
uncompensated community service, and, therefore, is in compliance with the
terms of the disciplinary Order filed by the board against him;
2) ...William O. Murray, M.D.'s appeal of the board's
disciplinary action against him is pending in District Court;
3) ...Nir Lorant, M.D. has filed a new Motion to Dismiss the
board's disciplinary action against him;
4) ... he and Mrs. Cohen are still working on the matter of
the civil rights suit filed by Warren S. Gilbert, M.D. against the board; and
5) ... on August 22, 2000, he, Mr. Lessly, Dr. Baepler, Dr.
Buchwald, Mr. Rosencrantz, and Robert R. Barengo, J.D., Legislative Counsel to
the board represented the board before the Legislative Committee to oppose the
proposed regulations of the Nevada State Board of Homeopathic Medical
Examiners. He advised that the proposed regulations were objected to by the
committee and, therefore, do not become effective.
Dr. Hug-English requested that all board members be notified
each time that board representation is required before the Legislature in the
next legislative session.
AGENDA ITEM 16
Executive Director's Report - Larry D. Lessly, J.D.,
Executive Director
- Maureen
- Status of Proposed Enhancements to Board's Web Site - www.state.
nv.us/medical/ - Consideration and Approval of Proposed 2001 Board
Meeting Schedule
- Consideration of Requests for Member and Staff Attendance
at Workshops, Meetings and/or Training Sessions
- Consideration of Request by F. Fuller Royal, M.D., H.M.D.
for Information on Board Staff and Members
- Informational Items
- Status of Proposed Enhancements to Board's Web Site - www.state.nv.us/medical/
Mrs. Lyons reported that she is in the very beginning stages
of negotiation with System Automation Corporation regarding the possible
implementation of a profiling program to be placed on the board's Web site. Mr.
Rosencrantz asked that this matter be placed on the December meeting agenda for
a report on the progress of the negotiations.
- Consideration and Approval of Proposed 2001 Board Meeting
Schedule
Dr. Baepler moved to approve the proposed 2001 Board Meeting
Schedule as it appears in the agenda book. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously.
- Consideration of Requests for Member and Staff Attendance
at Workshops, Meetings and/or Training Sessions
Mrs. Lyons requested approval for Misty C. Dew,
Administrative Assistant and Casey N. Jinks, Receptionist to each attend a
half-day "Professional Telephone Skills" seminar in
Mr. Lessly requested approval for;
1) ...his and Mr. Frantz's attendance at the Federation of
State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc.'s "Executive Management
Training" seminar to be held in Austin, Texas on October 23 & 24,
2000; and
2) ... Mr. Frantz; Kasey M. Miller, Administrative Assistant
to the General Counsel; and Elizabeth J. Pawlikowski, Administrative
Investigator, to attend the "CLEAR Annual Meeting" in Miami, Florida
on September 14, 15 & 16, 2000.
Dr. Desai moved to approve staff attendance at the seminars
and meeting as requested. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously.
- Consideration of Request by F. Fuller Royal, M.D., H.M.D.
for Information on Board Staff and Members
Mr. Lessly referred members to the correspondence in the
agenda book from F. Fuller Royal, M.D., H.M.D. and requested approval to
provide him with the information he requested in his correspondence.
By consensus, the board directed Mr. Lessly to provide Dr.
Royal with the information he requested.
- Informational Items
There was no report under this agenda item.
RECESS
Mr. Rosencrantz recessed the meeting at
SATURDAY
AUGUST 26_2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President; Susan S.
Buchwald, M.D., Vice President; Paul A. Stewart, M.D., Secretary-Treasurer;
Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.;
Donald H. Baepler, Ph.D., D.Sc.; Robin L. Titus, M.D.
MEMBER ABS EN T: Jaculine C. Jones, Ed. D. (Dr. Jones
participated in the meeting via telephone during Agenda Item 23 at
STAFF PRESENT: Larry D. Lessly, J.D., Executive Director;
Maureen E. Lyons, Deputy Executive Director; Richard J. Legarza, J.D., General
Counsel; Robert A. Frantz, Financial Manager; Rebecca A. Gaul-Richards, Senior
License Specialist; Misty C. Dew, Administrative Assistant; Casey N. Jinks,
Receptionist; Jan J. Cohen, J.D., Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General
The meeting was reconvened by Arne D. Rosencrantz, President,
at
AGENDA ITEM 12
Public Service Announcement Committee Report - Committee
Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; and Larry D.
Lessly, J.D., Executive Director
Mr. Rosencrantz gave a brief historical background of the
board's public service announcement program to date. He introduced Tim Quillin
of Quillin & Company, an advertising and public relations company located
in
Following Mr. Quillin's presentations, discussion ensued with
Dr. Titus moving to direct Mr. Quillin to develop the "Who's Examining
Who?" script for the board's new public service announcement in both
television and radio format. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Mr. Rosencrantz directed Mr. Quillin to present the proposed
"Who's Examining Who?" television and radio announcements, once they
are developed, to the Public Service Announcement Committee for approval prior
to their finalization.
AGENDA ITEM 17
Consideration of Request by
Michael J. Garcia, R.R.T., President, and Peggy Alby, R.R.T.,
PastPresident, Nevada Society for Respiratory Care, appeared before the board
for consideration of the society's request for licensure of respiratory
therapists by the board.
Mr. Garcia advised that Senators Rawson and Raggio have
agreed to sponsor the society's bill draft request for state licensure of
respiratory therapists and added that the society is very interested in having
respiratory therapists come under the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners'
jurisdiction. He stated that there are currently approximately six hundred
respiratory therapists practicing in
Discussion ensued, with Dr. Lubritz moving that the board
support the Nevada Society for Respiratory Care's request for licensure by the
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it
passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 20
Consideration of Comments from All Interested Persons
Regarding the Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Regulations Pertaining to
Chapter 630 of the
- Practice of Integrative and Complementary Medicine -
Licensing of Physician Assistants
- Requirement for Hearing Officer Synopsis
A court reporter was present to record this agenda item.
Please refer to the court reporter's transcript.
Dr. Baepler moved to adopt the changes to Chapter 630 of the
Nevada Administrative Code as distributed to the board members yesterday and
available to the public this morning, which in Sections 2, 3 and 4, shows no
changes from the original manuscript, and in Section 1, shows some rather
significant changes by deletion of objectionable language rather than by any
additions. Dr. Desai seconded the motion. Discussion ensued, and the motion
passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 11
Reports (CONTINUED)
- Diversion Program: Oversight Committee Report- Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Chairperson
- Physician Assistant Advisory Committee - Nancy E. Munoz,
P.A.-C, Committee Representative
- Diversion Program: Oversight Committee Report - Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Chairperson (CONTINUED)
Carol R. Bowers, R.N., C.D., Executive Director, Nevada
Health Professionals Assistance Foundation, advised that she gave her report on
the current status of the board's Diversion Program to the Investigative
Committee, acting as the Oversight Committee for the Diversion Program, at the
committee's meeting yesterday. She confirmed the program statistics given by
Dr. Stewart this morning under this agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM 14
Investigative Committee Report - Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Secretary-Treasurer, Chair
- Request for Closure of Cases
Dr. Stewart confirmed that all board members have reviewed
the listing of cases recommended for closure by the Investigative Committee
distributed earlier during the meeting. Dr. Desai moved to approve the cases
recommended for closure by the Investigative Committee. Dr. Hug-English
seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor
of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 11
Reports (CONTINUED)
- Diversion Program: Oversight Committee Report- Paul A.
Stewart, M.D., Chairperson - Physician Assistant Advisory Committee - Nancy E.
Munoz, P.A.-C, Committee Representative
- Physician Assistant Advisory Committee - Nancy E. Munoz,
P.A.-C, Committee Representative
Ms. Munoz reported that the Nevada Academy of Physician
Assistants continues to work on a proposed bill, sponsored by Assemblyman
Joseph E. Dini, to add physician assistants to the list in the Nurse Practice
Act of those health care practitioners from whom nurses are authorized to take
orders.
AGENDA ITEM 18
Consideration of Request by
Mary (Meg) M. Uram, P.A.-C, President, Nevada Academy of
Physician Assistants, appeared before the board to request the board's support,
in writing, of the Academy's proposed bill to add physician assistants to the
list in the Nurse Practice Act of those health care practitioners from whom
nurses are authorized to take orders.
Dr. Lubritz moved to direct board staff to prepare a letter
in support of the Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants' bill as described by
Ms. Uram. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the
Chair voting in favor of the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 19
Request by
Mr. Lessly distributed copies of a letter received on August
17, 2000, from lain L. O. Buxton, Professor of Pharmacology & Co-Chair,
Presidents Pharmacy School Task Force, University of Nevada School of Medicine,
requesting a letter of support from the board to assist the Presidents Pharmacy
School Task Force in securing Regent approval and eventual state funding for
the establishment of a School of Pharmacy for Nevada.
Discussion ensued, with Dr. Desai moving that the board
provide Professor Buxton with a letter supporting the initiation of an
evaluation process of the concept of the establishment of a
Mr. Rosencrantz directed board staff to prepare a letter of
support for Professor Buxton.
AGENDA ITEM 21
Acceptance of Applications for Licensure - Appearances
Dr. Buchwald moved to go into Executive Session to discuss
the character and professional competence of applicants for licensure. The
motion was seconded by Dr. Desai, and it passed unanimously.
Executive Session
21 (a) Robert Block, M.D.
Upon returning to Open Session, Dr. Desai moved to accept
Robert Block, M.D.'s application for licensure. Dr. Lubritz seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the
motion.
Dr. Buchwald moved to return to Executive Session for the
same purposes as stated before. Dr. Titus seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously.
21 (b) Mark Broadhead, M.D.
Upon returning to Open Session, Dr. Desai moved to accept
Mark Broadhead, M.D.'s application for licensure. Dr. Stewart seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the
motion.
Dr. Desai moved to return to Executive Session for the same
purposes as stated before. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously.
21 (c) William Elsaessor, M.D.
Upon returning to Open Session, Dr. Titus moved to accept
William Elsaessor, M.D.'s application for licensure. Dr. Buchwald seconded the
motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the
motion.
Dr. Buchwald moved to return to Executive Session for the
same purposes as stated before. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously.
21 (d) Kyun Kim, M.D.
Upon returning to Open Session, Dr. Buchwald moved to accept
Kyun Kim, M.D.'s application for licensure. Dr. Stewart seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.
Dr. Desai moved to return to Executive Session for the same
purposes as stated before. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously.
21 (e) Henry Stachura, M.D.
Upon returning to Open Session, Dr. Desai moved to accept
Henry Stachura, M.D.'s application for limited licensure to participate in a residency
program in
RECESS
Mr. Rosencrantz recessed the meeting at
Mr. Rosencrantz reconvened the meeting at
AGENDA ITEM 22
Ratification of Licenses Issued, and Reinstatements of
Licensure and Changes of Licensure Status Approved Since the
Dr. Desai moved to ratify the licenses issued, and
reinstatements of licensure and changes of licensure status approved since the
AGENDA ITEM 25
Matters for Future Agenda
Mr. Lessly distributed copies of a Citizen's
AGENDA ITEM 23
Election of Officers
Dr. Jones participated in the vote by telephone beginning at
- President
Mr. Rosencrantz asked for nominations for the office of
President.
Dr. Desai nominated Mr. Rosencrantz for the office of
President. Dr. Lubritz seconded the motion.
Dr. Buchwald moved to closed nominations for the office of
President. Dr. Stewart seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously
There being no other nominations, Mr. Rosencrantz was elected
President by acclamation.
-Vice President
Dr. Desai nominated Dr. Buchwald for the office of Vice
President. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion.
Dr. Stewart moved to closed nominations for the office of
Vice President. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously
There being no other nominations, Dr. Buchwald was elected
Vice President by acclamation.
- Secretary-Treasurer
Mr. Rosencrantz called for nominations for the office of
Secretary Treasurer.
Dr. Desai nominated Dr. Stewart for the office of
Secretary-Treasurer. Dr. Hug-English seconded the motion.
Dr. Desai moved to closed nominations for the office of
Secretary-Treasurer. Dr. Buchwald seconded the motion, and it passed
unanimously
There being no other nominations, Dr. Stewart was elected
Secretary-Treasurer by acclamation.
Mr. Rosencrantz thanked members for their support and stated
his feeling that the board does an excellent job for the citizens of
AGENDA ITEM 24
Appointment of Members to the Investigative and Internal Affairs
Committees
Mr. Rosencrantz made the following committee appointments,
effective
Investigative Committee: Dr. Stewart, Chair; Dr. Baepler,
Member; Dr. Titus, Member
Internal Affairs Committee: Dr. Buchwald, Chair; Dr. Jones,
Member; Dr. Lubritz, Member
AGENDA ITEM 26
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rosencrantz adjourned the meeting at