Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The Board decided to expedite licensure applications for audiology and speech-language pathology applicants seeking to assist hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants may email Marcy Ricca to request expedited processing.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved using online Verification of Licensure to expedite licensure (unanimous)
- Agreed to expedite licensure applications for those assisting hospitals with COVID-19
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
This is a procedural agenda listing the board's 2020 meeting dates. All meetings are open to the public, with agendas posted online within 24 hours. The December 4 meeting will be held in New Orleans instead of the usual Prairieville location.
- February 14, March 18, March 20, March 23, May 15, July 24, September 25, and December 4 meetings scheduled
- December 4 meeting location: New Orleans (all others at Board office in Prairieville)
- Agendas posted to website within 24 hours of meeting
- Minutes of past meetings available upon written request
The Board terminated its accounting contract with Champagne & Company and awarded a new 18-month contract to Griffin & Furman, LLC. Members approved various professional licenses, upgrades, and reinstatements, while revoking one license for non-compliance. The Board also decided not to sponsor a continuing education workshop this year.
- Approved $4,700 for continuing education improvements via Covalent Logic
- Terminated accounting contract with Champagne & Company effective Dec 31, 2020
- Awarded 18-month accounting contract to Griffin & Furman, LLC for max $7,500
- Denied sponsoring a continuing education workshop for the year
- Revoked speech-language pathology license #700 for Mary McVay
- Issued speech-language pathology license to LaToya Roberts
- Granted conditional Provisional SLP license to Janee Viator
- Approved 2021 meeting dates for Feb 19, Apr 30, Jul 30, Sep 24, and Dec 3
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology has released its schedule of meeting dates for the year 2020. The agenda consists only of procedural information regarding meeting times, locations, and public access to records.
- Scheduled meetings at the Prairieville office
- One scheduled meeting in New Orleans on December 4
The Board approved numerous professional licenses, reinstatements, and upgrades for speech-language pathology and audiology practitioners. It also authorized a new laptop purchase and an office lease amendment. One board member nomination was disqualified.
- Approved office building lease amendment for five-year auto-renewal
- Approved $807.14 purchase of a new Dell laptop
- Disqualified Celeste Parker from board member nomination
- Denied licensure application for LR
- Approved 35 full or provisional licenses for SLP and Audiology
- Approved 8 SLP Assistant and Provisional Assistant licenses
- Approved 14 license upgrades to L-SLP
- Approved 13 license reinstatements
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology provided a list of scheduled meeting dates for the year 2020. Most meetings are set to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Prairieville, with one exception noted for New Orleans.
- Scheduled board meetings for February, March, May, July, September, and December 2020
The provided document is a website navigation page listing meeting dates and does not contain the actual minutes or decisions for the July 24, 2020 meeting.
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology has scheduled its 2020 board meeting dates, with most meetings at the board office in Prairieville and one in New Orleans. All meetings are open to the public. Agendas will be posted within 24 hours of each meeting.
- Meeting dates: Feb 14, Mar 18, Mar 20, Mar 23, May 15, Jul 24, Sep 25, Dec 4
- Dec 4 meeting location: New Orleans
- All meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. unless noted
- Minutes available upon written request
The Board approved various estimates for digital ID cards, software updates, and office equipment. The Board also implemented temporary policy changes regarding criminal background checks and staff telecommuting due to COVID-19.
- Approved $1,170.00 purchase of Polycom wireless conference phone (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200.00 estimate for digital ID cards from Covalent Logic (unanimous)
- Approved $1,023.00 estimate for auto-generated grace period letters (unanimous)
- Approved $1,137.50 estimate for 2020 online renewal revisions (unanimous)
- Created policy to accept digital signatures if sent directly from the signer (unanimous)
- Extended criminal background check validity to 120 days due to COVID-19 (unanimous)
- Authorized board staff to telecommute/work from home as needed (unanimous)
- Approved $50 monthly stipend for administrative assistants' personal cell phone use (unanimous)
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
This agenda contains only procedural information regarding the 2020 meeting schedule. It outlines when and where upcoming board meetings will take place.
- Scheduled meetings in Prairieville starting at 8:30 a.m.
- One scheduled meeting in New Orleans on December 4
The Board voted to grant conditional licenses to applicants lacking criminal background checks or out-of-state verifications due to office closures. The Board also decided to notify licensees that it cannot determine if their roles are essential personnel.
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved emailing licensees that the Board lacks authority to determine essential worker status (unanimous)
- Approved granting conditional licenses for applicants missing background checks or state verifications (unanimous)
- Accepted Telehealth Registration applications via email during the emergency
- Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The board has established its meeting schedule for 2020. All meetings are open to the public and generally held at the Board office in Prairieville.
- Meeting dates scheduled for February 14, March 18, March 20, March 23, May 15, July 24, September 25, and December 4
The Board approved temporary changes to allow Provisional Speech-Language Pathologists to complete supervision requirements through telepractice. The Board also decided to share HIPAA guidance regarding telehealth during the public health emergency.
- Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved relaxed supervision rules for Provisional SLPs to include virtual activities (unanimous)
- Decided to add COVID-19 impact statements to Supervision Form 100s
- Approved sharing Office for Civil Rights HIPAA Bulletin with licensees (unanimous)
- Determined no emergency rules are necessary for telehealth at this time
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The provided text is a schedule of board meeting dates for 2020. It does not contain specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the March 18 meeting.
The Board approved temporary policies allowing Provisional Speech-Language Pathologists to use telepractice to accumulate experience through April 30, 2020. Members also voted to allow phone conferencing as a form of direct supervision under specific conditions.
- Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved temporary policy allowing Provisional Speech-Language Pathologists to use telepractice for experience from March 16 – April 30, 2020
- Decided no renewal modifications are needed due to the public health emergency
- Allowed phone conferencing as 'direct supervision' only when counseling patients/families via phone or IEP meetings
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
This is a procedural agenda listing the scheduled 2020 board meeting dates for the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. No substantive decisions or discussions are noted.
- Meeting dates: February 14, May 15, July 24, September 25, December 4 (New Orleans)
- Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Board office in Prairieville, except December 4
- Agendas posted to website within 24 hours of meeting
- Minutes available upon written request
The Board adopted the FY 2020-2021 budget and approved several professional contracts for legal, investigative, and accounting services. It also established new policies for bank transfers and criminal background checks. Multiple professional licenses were issued, upgraded, or reinstated.
- Adopted FY 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
- Approved legal contract for Dept of Justice up to $15,000 (unanimous)
- Approved legal contract for Ayn Stehr at $175/hour up to $20,000 (unanimous)
- Approved investigative contract for D’Arbonne Investigations at $50/hour up to $15,000 (unanimous)
- Approved accounting contract for Champagne and Company at $400/month up to $5,000 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Dell Latitude laptop for $807.14 (unanimous)
- Adopted criminal background check policy for undisclosed charges (unanimous)
- Approved 3% raise for Marcy Ricca (unanimous)