Board of Chiropractic Examiners public meetings in 2021
5 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board will meet to discuss financial statements, state training requirements, and testing procedures. Members will review several requests for continuing education waivers, license reinstatements, and certifications.
- Review of September, October, and November 2021 financial statements
- Discussion on state requirements for ethics and sexual harassment training
- License reinstatement request from Derrek Mart, D.C.
- Dry needling certification questions from Debbie Moore, D.C.
- CE waiver requests from Justin Trosclair, Tanner Hebert, J. Keith Currie, Angela Fix Ortiz, and Cheryl Watson
The Board approved several requests to waive or extend continuing education (CE) requirements for practitioners citing COVID-19 restrictions and health issues. The Board also accepted two disciplinary settlements and approved the hiring of an investigator for a complaint.
- Approved $250 settlement for Complaint #1478 (unanimous)
- Approved $250 settlement for Complaint #1476 (unanimous)
- Waived CE requirements for Justin Trosclair, Angela Fix-Ortiz, and Gary Rubenstein (7-0)
- Granted 6-month CE extensions to Tanner Hebert, Cheryl Watson, and Mark Paz (7-0)
- Waived 3 hours of RM requirements for J. Keith Currie (7-0)
- Approved CE credit for 'Western States' program (unanimous)
- Authorized Dr. Kruse to decide on webpage design and updates
- Approved hiring of an investigator to assist with a complaint (7-0)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board will meet to discuss professional conduct, financial reports, and licensure matters. Members will review several requests for continuing education (CE) hour waivers and inquiries regarding the legal scope of chiropractic practice. The meeting also includes reviews of ethics and sexual harassment training.
- Review of CE hour waiver requests for Sal Giangrosso, Asghar Mortagi, Marc Deodato, Richard Duplantis, Sydney Mitton, Peter Brosnan, and Derek Hacke
- Scope of practice inquiries regarding Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy and Oxygen-Ozone Mixture Administration
- Discussion on 'Real Time' license verification and telemedicine
- Review of July and August 2021 financial statements
- Consideration of a new copier lease option
The Board approved a formal statement clarifying that chiropractic physicians may diagnose and order tests for conditions associated with the functional integrity of the spine. The Board also approved several continuing education waivers and two settlement agreements for delinquent license renewals.
- Approved proposed language regarding diagnostic authority for spinal conditions (7-0)
- Approved $200 settlement for Complaint #1474 (unanimous)
- Approved $250 settlement for Complaint #1480 (unanimous)
- Denied motion to require background checks for licensees licensed before January 2013 (3-3 tie)
- Approved CE requirement waivers for 9 individual practitioners (unanimous)
- Approved CE credit for 'OCCUPRO' course (unanimous)
- Approved new office copier lease (unanimous)
- Approved license reinstatement for Tim Levin, D.C. (unanimous)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board approved a formal declaratory statement defining telehealth services and settled several complaints regarding uncertified x-ray employees. Members also discussed background check requirements for licensees and approved a new office lease.
- Approved settlements of $850.00 each for Complaints #1447, #1448, #1464, and #1465
- Approved settlements of $500.00 for Complaint #1457 and a consent agreement of $500.00 for Complaint #1481
- Adopted a telehealth definition excluding audio-only telephone consultations
- Approved a new office lease of $2,600.00 per month
- Voted to seek Civil Service approval for an additional part-time employee position
The Board established a formal declaratory statement defining telehealth services and approved several settlement agreements for licensure complaints. The Board also elected new officers and approved the renewal of its office lease.
- Adopted telehealth definition as a declaratory statement (unanimous)
- Approved $850 settlements for Complaints #1447, #1448, #1464, and #1465 (unanimous)
- Approved $500 settlements for Complaint #1457 and #1481 (unanimous)
- Approved lease for office at $2,600/month (unanimous)
- Approved CE credit for 'Annual Convention' and 'Intricate Spine & Body Solution' courses
- Elected Dr. Kruse as President, Dr. Cavanagh as Vice-President, and Dr. Martello as Secretary-Treasurer
- Approved waiver of CE hours for Teresa Cardwell, D.C. (unanimous)
- Authorized procurement of new office equipment by Ms. Oliver and Dr. Kruse (unanimous)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board will review financial statements for February and March 2021 and discuss testing procedures instituted during COVID-19. The meeting includes reviews of employee salaries, hours, and leave time. Members will also discuss telehealth practices and a draft for the 2021-2022 X-Ray Proficiency Renewal Form.
- February and March 2021 Financial Statements
- Annual Employees’ Salary Review
- 2021-2022 X-Ray Proficiency Renewal Form Draft
- Telemedicine and telehealth practice discussions
- NBCE Part IV Test Administration Participation
The Board approved several settlement agreements for license and x-ray violations, including one $7,500 fine and probation. It also approved annual salary increases for two staff members and renewed legal representation contracts. Additionally, the Board approved one new licensure application and two continuing education courses.
- Approved $7,500 fine, $5,082.50 cost repayment, and 3-year probation for Complaint #1270 (6-0)
- Approved settlements for Complaints #1389, #1390, and #1391 at $500 each (unanimous)
- Approved settlements for Complaints #1375, #1444, and #1419 at $350 each (unanimous)
- Approved $750 settlement for Complaint #1421 and $2,400 for Complaint #1384 (unanimous)
- Approved annual salary increases of $1,000 for Ms. Hebert-Schmidt and $1,500 for Ms. Oliver (4-1-1)
- Approved licensure application for Candidate P-1-H (6-0)
- Approved legal contract renewal and limit increase to $20,000 for Celia Cangelosi (unanimous)
- Approved two continuing education courses from Northwestern Health Sciences University and CAL (6-0)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board will review financial statements, testing reports, and administrative oversight. Discussion includes various scope inquiries, license reinstatements, and continuing education waiver requests.
- Review of December 2020 and January 2021 Financial Statements
- January Testing Report and NBCE Part IV Test Participation
- Formal Hearing for Michael Goff, D.C. (Docket 2020-01)
- License reinstatement request for Keith Currie, D.C.
- Multiple CE waiver requests from various doctors
The Board approved the 2021 fiscal year budget with specific adjustments to travel and legal fees. It also adopted new language for testimonial advertising and updated specifications for hyperbaric chambers. Multiple requests for continuing education (CE) waivers and license reinstatements were processed.
- Approved 2021 budget draft with changes to travel, professional services, and legal fees (Unanimous)
- Approved new testimonial advertising language requiring 'Individual Patient Results May Vary' disclaimer (7-0)
- Rescinded Declaratory Statement 2019-03 to update hyperbaric chamber specifications from 1.3 to 1.5 ATM (Unanimous)
- Accepted $1,000 settlements for Complaint #1442 and #1441 regarding advertising violations (Unanimous)
- Accepted $200 settlement for Complaint #1445 regarding mask-wearing misconduct (5-2)
- Approved licensure exam participation for candidate P-1-S (Unanimous)
- Reinstated license for James Keith Currie, D.C. (Unanimous)
- Approved four seminar submissions for CE credit (Various votes)