Dr. Robin Lecy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present for the meeting were Dr. Mark Bledsoe, Dr. Mark Steiner, Dr. Donn Fahrendorf, Jim Lawler and Marcia Walter, Executive Director. Also present were Dr’s. Marvin Braun, Marlin Braun, Bruce Johnson, Ryan Johnson and Ben Oien.
Dr. Steiner made a motion to approve the secretaries’ report as written. Motion carried.
Marcia Walter presented the treasurer’s report. The board currently has $4,058.77 in the local account and $118,489.46 in the state account. With no additions or corrections, the board accepted the treasurer’s report as printed. Marcia discussed with the board that since employee reimbursements need to be made out of the state account, very few checks are being written from the local account and it may be more feasible to turn it over to the state. After discussion, Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to close the local checking account at the end of the current fiscal period and turn it over to the state. Motion carried.
Dr. Steiner gave the peer review for 2007. Dr. Bledsoe moved to accept peer report as presented. Motion carried.
Dr. Fahrendorf discussed possible acupuncture certification and continuing education requirements for acupuncture. Dr. Lecy entertained a motion to set up an ad hoc committee to look into acupuncture. Dr. Bledsoe so moved. Dr. Bruce Johnson was asked to chair the committee with Dr. Fahrendorf being the board representative. The committee will report at the next meeting.
Discussion was held regarding continuing education audit recently done at the spring conference. There were 67 doctors signed in and present at the end of the seminar, with another 26 signed in but were not present at end of the course. The board will recommend to the association that there be a separate sign in, sign out sheet and at least one spot roll call during the day. Dr. Lecy will generate a letter to send to the association board and individuals involved.
Dr. Steiner discussed reciprocity endorsement and possibly updating our requirements. This discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
Discussion was held regarding manipulation under anesthesia in regards to the use of general anesthesia and local anesthesia. Dr. Fahrendorf will do some additional research and get information to the board as soon as possible.
Concern has been raised by various chiropractors regarding process for filing complaints whether it be against a chiropractor or other health care provider. It was recommended that we provide a copy of the medical board complaint form to the doctors for use if a patient has a complaint against anyone licensed under the medical board and to contact the massage therapy board to see if they have a specific form to be used. Also, Marcia will develop a chiropractic complaint form for use in filing complaints versus a letter of complaint.
Dr. Lecy entertained a motion to enter executive session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss investigative and personnel issues. Dr. Bledsoe moved to come out of executive session at 10:50 p.m. Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to approve investigation #25/05, 08/06, 12/06, 15/06, 04/07, 05/07, 06/07, 07/07, 08/07 and 09/07.
Dr. Fahrendorf made a motion to approve Dr. Gary Konstant as incoming peer review chairman and approve the current slate of peer review committee members. Motion carried. Co-chairman will be approved at the September meeting. Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to approve the current ethics/disciplinary committee member. Motion carried.
Dr. Steiner entertained a motion to recess at 11:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Dr. Lecy reconvened the meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to approve the board policies and opinions as updated. Motion carried.
Dr. Fahrendorf made a motion that in education cycle ’08-‘09 2 hours in communicable diseases and 2 hours of sexual boundaries be required. Motion failed. Dr. Steiner made a motion that in education cycle ’08-’09 two hours in communicable diseases be required. Motion failed due to lack of second. Dr. Fahrendorf made a motion that in education cycle ’08-’09 two hours in sexual boundaries be required and to make a recommendation to the association to have hours available on communicable disease and common skin legions. Motion carried.
Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to approve preceptor applications for Dr. Jerrid Goebel with Stuart Johnson, Dr. Rodney Brandenburger with Nathan Kadlec and Dr. Scott Hourigan with Adam Renelt. Those voting in favor – Dr’s. Fahrendorf, Steiner and Bledsoe; opposed Jim Lawler. Motion carried.
New doctor matriculation began at 9:00 a.m. Following the matriculation process, Dr. Bledsoe moved to approve x-ray tech application for Nicole Hahne. Motion carried.
Dr. Fahrendorf made a motion to approve the following matriculants pending completion of their files: Dr. Dana Holm, Dr. John Kragt, Dr. Perry Langston, Dr. Michael Shine, Dr. Mika Thorlakson and Dr. Dennis Willert. Motion carried.
Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to have Dr. Fahrendrof, Dr. Steiner and Marcia Walter represent South Dakota at the District I FCLB meeting in Juneau, Alaska in August. Motion carried. Dr. Bledsoe made a motion to give continuing education hours for those participating in NBCE test committees. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding goals for the upcoming year.
Dr. Steiner entertained a motion to keep the current slate of officers as is for the upcoming year. Motion passed.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
