Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators
The Board is meeting to review first quarter financials and approve the budget. Members will also discuss nursing facility administrator applications, examinations, and reciprocity.
- Budget review and approval
- 1st Quarter Financials
- Nursing facility administrator applications and examinations
- Board vacancy discussion
- Reciprocity and LDH Administrators Referrals
Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators
The Board will meet to review quarterly financials and process applications for examinations and reciprocity. The agenda includes the administration of an oath of office for Tizzy Robinson and updates on board vacancies.
- Oath of office for Ms. Tizzy Robinson
- Review of 3rd Quarter Financials
- Applications for examinations and reciprocity
- Discussion of board vacancy and website update
- Review of annual ethics and sexual harassment prevention training requirements
The Board approved proposed revisions to the Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46 Part XLIX, the Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2510, and the LABENFA Policies and Procedures Manual. The Board also approved revisions to the process for handling LDH referrals.
- Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director Report (unanimous)
- Approved end of year Finance Committee Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Education Committee report on applicants and exam pass rates (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to LA Administrative Code Title 46 Part XLIX, LA Revised Statute 37:2510, and Policies and Procedures Manual (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to procedures for handling LDH referrals (unanimous)
- Approved motion to research offsite meeting venues and a potential NAB presentation (unanimous)
Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators
The Board will meet to review quarterly financials and applications for examinations and reciprocity. The agenda includes the oath of office for Ms. Tizzy Robinson and updates on board vacancies and the organization's website.
- Oath of office for Ms. Tizzy Robinson
- Review of 3rd Quarter Financials
- Applications for examinations and reciprocity
- Discussion of Board vacancy
- Website update
The Board approved the permanent appointment and pay increase for Executive Director Joseph E. Townsend and a pay increase for Ms. Mascarella. The Board also approved 14 licensure applications and authorized a data transfer for the board website.
- Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Finance Committee report (unanimous)
- Approved 14 licensure applications
- Approved one nursing rotation waiver and denied a second waiver application (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Ms. Lowe to draft recommended rule changes to eliminate contradictions
- Approved transfer of website data from previous company server to a new format
- Appointed Joseph E. Townsend as permanent Executive Director with a pay increase (unanimous)
- Approved pay increase for Ms. Mascarella (unanimous)
Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators
The Louisiana Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators will meet to discuss board membership, committee reports, second-quarter finances, legal updates, waiver requests, and referrals from the Louisiana Department of Health. The board will also address unfinished business, including a board vacancy, website updates, and annual requirements such as financial disclosures and training deadlines.
- Board membership and appointment of Ms. Barbara Anthony, RN
- 2nd quarter financial report
- Waiver requests and LDH administrator referrals
- Board vacancy and website updates
- Annual requirements: Tier 2.1 financial disclosures (due May 15th), ethics training (due Dec 31st), sexual harassment prevention training (due Dec 31st)
The Board approved the formation of investigative committees for three complaints and suspended one investigation pending a dispute resolution process. The Board also authorized a software upgrade for its administrator database and approved the appointment of a new board member.
- Approved appointment of Ms. Shirley Barbara Anthony to the Board
- Approved upgrade to Microsoft Access for administrator database
- Approved investigative committee for Complainant 2022-1 (9-0-1)
- Approved investigative committee for Complainant 2023-1 (9-0-1)
- Approved investigative committee for Complainant 2023-2 (9-0-1)
- Approved suspension of Complainant 2023-2 investigation pending LDH process (unanimous)
- Approved employment of a civil law attorney on an hourly basis
- Tabled application review until May quarterly meeting