FINAL

The March meeting of the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care was convened in accordance with its notice to the Secretary of State, the Bergen Record, the Trenton Times, the Courier Post and the Star-Ledger and was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.

Chairman, Capek convened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. A roll call was taken and the following attendance was recorded for these minutes.

PRESENT: Jeffrey Brozoski Kenneth Capek
Michael G. Brown James Brophy
Janet Castronovo Tajwar Aamir, M.D.

ABSENT: Robert Malovany, M.D.

Also in attendance: Dorcas K .O’Neal, Executive Director, Tobey Palan, Deputy Attorney General and Bernadette Abercrombie, staff.

Public attendance: None.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the Public Minutes of February 5, 2008. On a motion by James Brophy, seconded by Janet Castronovo, the Board unanimously approved the Public Session Minutes as redacted.

II. OLD BUSINESS

a. Deborah Hart and Lung Symposium for Board review of courses offered. Board Member, Brophy, requested that the Board review these courses for compliance with the law.

b. The Board reviewed RC Educational Consulting Services, Inc., listing of 2008 AARC Courses Approval Numbers, as informational.

c. Proposed criteria for Eligibility For Educational Sponsors for Non-Clinical Respiratory Care Continuing Education Credit. GUIDELINES FROM NEW YORK AND OHIO, was reagendized for further review.

III. NEW BUSINESS

a. The Board reviewed a letter from Michael C. Greener, MBA, RRT., inquiring as to whether there is a requirement for an annual renewal of prescriptions relating to oxygen therapy delivered to homecare patients. The Board determined that, it is not a part of the "Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensing Act." Mr. Greener will be so advised.

b. The Board reviewed Courses and Objectives, as informational.

c. The Board reviewed Division of Law Billing- for the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2008, as informational.

d. The Board reviewed a fax from Terrence Shenfield, University Hospital, inquiring as to the Board’s position on oxygen therapy set-up and monitoring by nursing as well as patient care specialists (both non-respiratory). The Board determined that pursuant to N.J.S.A 45:14E-9c, nothing in its act is intended to limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by appropriate agencies of the State of New Jersey, provided such duties are consistent with the accepted standards of the member’s profession and if the member does not present himself as a respiratory care practitioner. Mr. Shenfield will be so advised.

e. The Board reviewed a fax from Ketana Desai, inquiring as to whether CE’s from AMA and PRA are accepted. The Board determined that AMA and PRA are not approved sponsors at this time. Ms. Desai will be so advised.

f. PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN CE’S CREDITS, was reagendized for further review.

IV. INFORMATIONAL/FYI

None.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS

a. Mr. Brophy requested that Board members be audited for CE"s.

THIS MATTER IS BEING REPORTED IN PUBLIC SESSION.

a. I/M/O SUSAN D. MAY - The Board reviewed a referral of a complaint from Susan D. May, to the Governor’s office and the Attorney General office. stating that in her opinion, the stance of the Respiratory Care Board is incorrect in its computation of college credits. The Board directed that Ms. May be advised that college course credits are awarded pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:44F-10.2(a)2, which states that, successful completion of courses related to any health care field at colleges and universities accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Commission on Higher Education or any other regional accrediting agency with standards that are substantially similar to the standards utilized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education: one continuing education credit for each course credit awarded. Ms. May will be so advised.

There being no other business to come before the Board in Public Session, on a motion by Jeffrey Brozoski by Michael G. Brown, the Board adjourned the Public Session and moved into Executive Session for the purpose of receiving counsel, to conduct two investigative inquiries and to review one item of old business.

The Board reconvened in public Session. The next schedule meeting is April 1, 2008. There being no other business to come before the Board, on a motion by James Brophy, seconded by Jeffrey Brozoski, the Board adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dorcas K. O’Neal
Executive Director

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