BME Minutes April 09, 2001

OPEN SESSION TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL BOARD MEETING

BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM

NEVADA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

1105 TERMINAL WAY, SUITE 301 RENO, NEVADA 89502

MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001

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.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.; Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.; Donald H. Baepler, Ph.D.; Robin L. Titus, M.D.

STAFF PRESENT: Larry D. Lessly, J.D., Executive Director; Maureen E. Lyons, Deputy Executive Director; Charlotte M. Bible, J.D., Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General

AGENDA ITEM 1

Call to Order - Arne D. Rosencrantz, President

The meeting was called to order by the board's President, Arne D. Rosencrantz, at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Rosencrantz announced his appointment by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. to a reference committee of the Federation.

AGENDA ITEM 2

Approval of Hire of New Employee Effective May 1, 2001 - Lynnette L. Nason

Mr. Lessly requested approval from the board to fill an additional personnel position with Lynnette L. Nason, effective May 1, 2001, at an annual salary of $26,000.00. Ms. Nason will be trained to and will replace Kasey M. Miller as Administrative Assistant once Mrs. Miller terminates her employment with the board in July 2001.

Dr. Desai moved to approve the filling of an additional personnel position with Lynnette L. Nason. Dr. Stewart seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.

AGENDA ITEM 3

Approval of Amendment to and Extension of Board Office Lease

Mr. Lessly advised of the specifics of the proposed amendment to and extension of the board office lease. Mrs. Bible expressed concern that the matter may require approval by the Board of Examiners. She advised that action on this agenda item should still occur, however, she will research the matter and return an opinion to Mr. Lessly.

Dr. Titus moved to approve the amendment to and extension of the board office lease as presented by Mr. Lessly. Dr. Baepler seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.

AGENDA ITEM 5

Legislative Update

Mr. Lessly spoke on the current status of legislation affecting the board, and advised that he, Mr. Barengo, and Mr. Legarza will be in attendance at the Legislature on April 10, 2001, when five bills affecting the board will be heard.

AGENDA ITEM 4

Consideration of Acceptance of Stipulation for Settlement in the Matter of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners vs. H.N. Sundar-Rae. M.D., Case No. 00-5967-1

Adjudicating Board Members: Arne D. Rosencrantz, President; Susan S. Buchwald, M.D., Vice President; Dipak K. Desai, M.D.; Jaculine C. Jones, Ed.D.; Cheryl A. Hug-English, M.D.; and Joel N. Lubritz, M.D.

Mr. Lessly gave a history of the Complaint and summarized the points of the proposed Stipulation for Settlement in the matter. He advised that Mr. Legarza and the Investigative Committee recommend the board's acceptance of the Stipulation for Settlement.

Dr. Buchwald moved to accept the Stipulation for Settlement in the matter of the board vs. H.N. Sundar-Raj, M.D., Case No. 00-5967-1. Dr. Desai seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, with the Chair voting in favor of the motion.

AGENDA ITEM 6

Matters for Future Agenda

Dr. Lubritz asked whether board members might be eligible to receive CME credit for the work they perform for the board. Mr. Rosencrantz directed Mr. Lessly to place this matter on the board's June 2001 meeting agenda for discussion and consideration.