Emergency Medical Services Commission public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission will conduct formal disciplinary proceedings for five individuals. The body will also discuss EMS practitioner scope of practice and review various administrative policies.
- Formal disciplinary proceedings for Samantha Wimpey, Roderick Jones, Corey Roberson, Monique Taylor, and Dakota Walburn
- Discussion on Morgan Lens Placement by EMT
- CLIA point of care testing for Community Health and MHP providers
- Review of Public Record Requests for EMS Practitioner Data
- Discussion on Non-Disclosed Previous Criminal History
The Commission approved updates to the EMT scope of practice regarding eye irrigation and point-of-care testing. It also established new penalties for non-disclosure of criminal history on applications and issued one probationary decision for a practitioner.
- Approved October 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Issued 1 cycle of probation to Dakota Walburn
- Approved adding Morgan Lens placement and topical anesthetic drops to EMT scope of practice
- Approved adding Point of Care testing for Paramedics in specific healthcare and hospital settings to the Scope
- Approved adding EMSCC Deferred Decision Matrix to the Bureau of EMS website
- Approved $100 fine for applicants who do not disclose previous criminal history
- Approved allowing Bureau of EMS to send formal letters for applications returned for corrections
- Approved suspension of practitioner license for failure to comply with EMSCC determination requirements
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission will hold a meeting to consider formal disciplinary actions against six individuals, review recurring business including EMS practitioner disciplinary decisions and scope of practice, and discuss topics such as public record requests, substance abuse treatment programs, and criminal background checks.
- Formal disciplinary proceedings against Seth Breaux, Joseph Anderson, Casey Craven, Reba Petitto, Paul McIntyre, and Roderick Jones
- Recurring business: EMS Practitioner Disciplinary Review of Decisions and Scope of Practice
- Old business: Public Record Requests for EMS Practitioner Data, Substance Abuse/PTSD Treatment Programs Work Group Report, Driver to EMT Transition, Anonymous Complaints and Disclosure, and Federal and State Criminal Background Checks
- New business: Non-Disclosed Previous Criminal History
The Commission conducted formal disciplinary proceedings for six practitioners, resulting in probation, fines, and one summary suspension. The body also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2021 meeting.
- Approved August 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Placed Seth Breaux on probation until September 30, 2023; fine waived
- Maintained summary suspension for Joseph Anderson pending rehabilitation and fit-for-duty documentation
- Placed Casey Craven on probation until March 31, 2024 and issued $50 fine
- Placed Reba Petitto on probation until March 31, 2024 and issued $50 fine
- Took no action regarding Paul McIntyre
- Recorded non-appearance of Roderick Jones
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission is meeting to conduct formal disciplinary proceedings for four individuals. The body will also discuss EMS practitioner scope of practice and disaster response protocols.
- Formal disciplinary proceedings for Joseph Anderson, Steven Kittelson, Seth Breaux, and William Davis
- Review of EMT Optional Modules regarding scope of practice
- Discussion on protocols and medical control for disaster response
- Review of non-criminal marijuana
- Report from the Substance Abuse/PTSD Treatment Programs Work Group
The Commission approved the April 23, 2021 meeting minutes and ratified practitioner disciplinary decisions and 14 cancelled applications. Several practitioners received probation and fines for violations including patient abandonment and felony convictions. The Commission decided against changing the scope of practice regarding pediatric Epi.
- Approved April 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Placed Adrianna Moore on probation until March 31, 2024 and issued $50 fine
- Placed Jennifer Mahfouz on probation for two cycles upon licensure
- Placed Aaron McManus on probation until March 31, 2024 with support program and drug screen requirements
- Placed Jacob Pennison on probation for two cycles upon licensure
- Approved and ratified EMS Practitioner Disciplinary Decisions and Deferred Decision Matrix
- Approved 14 cancelled applications
- Denied proposed change to scope of practice for pediatric Epi
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission will hold formal disciplinary proceedings for eight individuals. The meeting also includes discussions on substance abuse treatment reports, driver-to-EMT transitions, and BLS/ALS treatment.
- Formal Disciplinary Proceedings for William Davis, Rachelle Lewis, Jennifer Mahfouz, Lillian May, Aaron McManus, Adrianna Moore, Jacob Pennison, and Jonathan Titus
- Review of Substance Abuse/PTSD Treatment Programs Work Group Report
- Discussion on BLS and ALS Treatment
- Public Record Requests for EMS Practitioner Data
The Commission conducted formal disciplinary proceedings for several practitioners, resulting in probation and fines for some and no action for others. The board also ratified practitioner disciplinary decisions and approved the cancellation of 14 applications.
- Approved April 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Placed Adrianna Moore on probation until March 31, 2024, and issued a $50 fine
- Placed Jennifer Mahfouz on probation for two cycles upon licensure
- Placed Aaron McManus on probation until March 31, 2024, with support program and drug screen requirements
- Placed Jacob Pennison on probation for two cycles upon licensure
- Took no action regarding Lillian May and Rachelle Lewis
- Approved and ratified EMS Practitioner Disciplinary Decisions and Deferred Decision Matrix
- Approved the cancellation of 14 applications
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission is meeting to conduct formal disciplinary proceedings for nine named individuals. The body will also discuss the scope of practice and House Bill 447 regarding the employment of personnel convicted of certain offenses.
- Formal disciplinary proceedings for Dalton Hebert, Jerry Johnson, William Davis, Chad Many, Bryson Tilton, Charles Wegmann, Joshua Smith, Cory Roy, and Michael Moscona
- Discussion on House Bill 447 regarding employment of licensed ambulance personnel and non-licensed providers convicted of certain offenses
- Review of public record requests for EMS practitioner data
- Report from the Substance Abuse/PTSD Treatment Programs Work Group
- Discussion on driver to EMT transition and student course entry prior to license approval
The Commission conducted formal disciplinary proceedings for several practitioners, resulting in one probation and several cases of no action. The board also approved the December 4, 2020 meeting minutes and reviewed practitioner disciplinary decisions.
- Approved December 04, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Placed Dalton Hebert on probation until March 31, 2024 with quarterly drug screen reporting and a $50.00 fine
- Took no action regarding Chad Many, allowing him to take the psychomotor exam
- Took no action regarding Bryson Tilton
- Took no action regarding Charles Wegmann
- Took no action regarding Jerry Johnson
- Required Cory Roy to apply to appear before the EMSCC before moving forward
- Accepted EMS Practitioner Disciplinary Review of Decisions (unanimous)
Emergency Medical Services Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission will hold formal disciplinary proceedings for twelve individuals. The meeting also includes discussions on substance abuse treatment reports, student licensing, and virtual meeting attendance.
- Formal Disciplinary Proceedings for 12 named individuals
- Review of EMS Practitioner Disciplinary Review of Decisions
- Subcommittee Report on Substance Abuse/PTSD Treatment Programs
- Discussion on students allowed into courses prior to student license approval
- Discussion regarding CLIA Waiver and expired licenses
The Commission conducted formal disciplinary proceedings for several EMS practitioners, issuing probations, fines, and recertification requirements. It also clarified that EMR providers may only administer nebulized medications if they are the patient's own prescribed medication or an opioid antagonist.
- Approved December 04, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Allowed Nicholas Waxley to recertify under suspension pending specific documentation (unanimous)
- Required Corey Arabi to complete probation before appearing before the EMSCC (unanimous)
- Placed Catherine Boulanger on probation until March 31, 2023, with a $50.00 fine
- Placed Dayton Waller on probation until March 31, 2022, with a $25.00 fine (unanimous)
- Required Joshua Smith to appear in person on April 23 with proof of prescription (unanimous)
- Placed Brittany Landry on probation until March 31, 2022, and waived $25.00 fine (unanimous)
- Approved EMR scope of practice limiting nebulized medications to patient-owned or opioid antagonists