STATE OF NEVADA
BOARD OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Minutes
of
Meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Board
April 27, 2002 at 9:30 A. M.
Held at the
Washoe District Health Dept
Health Bldg B
1001 E. Ninth St.
Reno, Nevada 89520
1. Call meeting to order: roll call, determination
of a quorum.
Janie Greenspun-Gale, President of the Board, called the meeting
to order at 9:30 A.M.
Members Present:
Janie Greenspun-Gale, President, Diane Kennedy, Vice President,
Fuller Royal, Secretary/Treasurer, Stuart Currie, David Edwards,
Phillip Minton, Linda Read,
Staff Present:
Kimberly Reese, Executive Director
Robert Bryant, Deputy Attorney General
2. Welcome members of the Public: The following were present:
Louis Test
David Spencer
Melanie Bernstein (Lawyer for Bart Chapman
Dr. Michael Gerber (Nevada Homeopathic and Integrative Medical
Association)
Bill Marr (Applicant)
Bart Chapman (Applicant)
3. Approval of minutes of March 11, 2002 meeting
Motion: Linda Read motioned to approve minutes as written
Second: Stuart Currie
Action: Passed Unanimously
4. Applicants
A. Advanced Practitioner of Homeopathy: Bart Chapman was introduced
and interviewed by the board. The application of Bart Chapman
was incomplete according to the Executive Director. The Board
discussed 2 inadequacies that resulted in the application not
being approved by the credentials committee as follows:
1. The school of Naturopathy listed by the applicant has not
been board-approved for training in homeopathy; therefore
2. The applicant has not satisfied the 6 months postgraduate
training requirement; however
3. The board could allow the applicant to take the examination
without granting him a certificate until his application was
complete and satisfactory to the board.
Motion: Phil Minton motioned to allow Bart Chapman to take the
written examination and that the board provides a letter documenting
that the applicant must provide the board with the following:
1. A protocol from a supervising physician;
2. Proof that the applicant has received 6 months training in
homeopathic as defined in NRS 630A.040(2); and
3. Provide the board with a recommendation from a licensed Homeopathic
physician from this state or any other state. The naturopathic
school approved from the state that it is an accredited school,
Second: Stuart Currie
Action: Passed Unanimously
Bart Chapman failed to pass the written examination. Legal counsel
for the board, Bob Bryant, recommended that the applicant send
the board a written request to be allowed to retake the written
exam upon providing the board with the necessary documents to
complete his application. Upon receiving the documents and letter,
his request can be placed on the agenda for consideration by
the board during the next regularly scheduled meeting. President
Gale suggested that the applicant include in his letter reasons
why he believes he should be allowed to retake the examination.
The board could hold a telephone meeting prior to the next regular
meeting in August to rule on the applicant's request. He was
advised that the board may require him to resubmit his application
and fees.
B. Advanced Practitioner of Homeopathy: William Marr, was introduced
to the board. The Executive Director advised the board that
the application of William Marr was approved by the credentials
committee and in order.
Motion: Stuart Currie motioned to allow Bill Marr to take the
written examination.
Second: Diane Kennedy
Abstained: Dr. Royal
Action: Passed
William Marr completed and passed the written exam in accordance
with NAC 630A.330. The board interviewed Mr. Marr. Dr. Minton
suggested that Bill Marr receive more formal training to better
prepare himself for possible emergencies, such as becoming licensed/certified
as an EMT. Discussion occurred among the board members in regards
to Dr. Minton's suggestion.
Motion: Stuart Currie motioned to approve Bill Marr for certification
as an APH without requiring additional licensure/certification
as an EMT.
Second: Diane Kennedy
Action: Passed (Fuller, the applicant's supervisor, recused
himself and did not vote)
5. Deputy Attorney General Bob Bryant advised the board that
he had received multiple complaints pertaining to licensee/certificate
holder(s), which he was in the process of reviewing. The board
was requested to reschedule this agenda item for a future board
meeting.
Motion: Fuller Royal motioned to reschedule this agenda item
to the next board meeting.
Second: Stuart Currie
Action: Passed Unanimously
6. Complaint 04-99: Bob Bryant recommended this be rescheduled
to the next board meeting.
Motion: David Edwards motioned to reschedule to next board meeting
Second: Stuart Currie
Action: Passed unanimously
7. Cybermedicine Committee report: Dr. Minton.
The cybermedicine committee suggested that the board adopt regulations
protect the public in regards to the intrastate practice of
homeopathic medicine as defined in NRS 630A.040(2) by electronic
means, such as fax or internet. A discussion ensued in regards
to difficulties facing the board in regulating the interstate
practice of homeopathic medicine. The committee suggested the
regulations address the following:
1. Definition of the practice of homeopathic medicine using
electronic means;
2. Definition of the term, "internet";
3. Definition of the term, interstate; and
4. Limitations pertaining to cybermedicine.
Motion: David Edwards moved that the subcommittee develop cybermedicine
regulations for board consideration in cooperation with the
board's legal counsel. Second: Stuart Currie
Abstained: Dr. Royal, Diane Kennedy
Action: Passed
8. Discussion of Ethical Guidelines for Marketing and Advertising.
Dr. Minton suggested that the board adopt "non-binding"
policies in regards to the subjects of ethical guideline for
marketing and advertising. Bob Bryant reminded the board that
many of the board's concerns in this area may already be covered
under NAC. Therefore, a list of issues and concerns in this
area needs to be prepared before action can be taken. Dr. Royal
expressed his opinion that such policies should be forthcoming
from NHIMA, based upon the association's review of the regulations.
Dr. Gerber, President of NHIMA, was in attendance and participated
in the discussion. Perhaps NHIMA could provide continuing education
credits for participants attending courses on this subject.
Motion: Phil Minton motioned to request NHMIA include in its
annual meeting continuing education credits for participants
attending courses informing attendees in regards to advertising,
federal guidelines, and state guidelines. Second: Stuart Currie
Action: Passed unanimously
9. The board discussed paying board members $60 per meeting
plus expenses for attending board meetings. Legal counsel Bob
Bryant advised the board that the per diem rate is $8 a day
for hotel and food (NRS). Board members are entitled to receive
a salary of not more than $80 per day for regular meetings.
Executive Director to call Attorney General for travel agent
utilized by the state for discounted travel rates.
Motion: Phil Minton motioned to forego board members being compensated
the $60 per meeting.
Second: Fuller Royal
Action: Passed unanimously
10. Board discussed needs to allocate funds for the Homeopathic
Board office for furniture and equipment upgrades.
Motion: Fuller Royal motioned to allocate $1000 for office furniture
Second: David Edwards
Action: Passed unanimously
11. Executive Director's Report: The board has received fifteen
complaints, which have been referred to the Attorney General's
Office for review. The current status of APH's, HMD's and HA's
were presented. Board members were reminded that the board office
space is being shared with the Nevada State Board of Oriental
Medical Examiners. Diane Kennedy suggested partitioning the
computer hard drive, separating the business and e-mail relative
to each board, and having a password for each board. (No action
taken)
12. Report of Secretary-Treasurer: Fuller Royal recommended
a contractual agreement with the Executive Director.
Motion: Diane Kennedy motioned to sign a contractual agreement
to pay the Executive Director $500.00 per month for administrative
duties.
Second: Linda Read
Action: Passed unanimously
13. Report: President Michael Gerber of the Nevada Homeopathic
and Integrative Medical Association gave a brief report in regards
to providing applicants for licensure/certification a course
in preparation for examination to be licensed/certified.
14. Interim Report of the Board's website policies for posting
data: Fuller Royal asked to have this agenda item tabled until
the next board meeting. No Action
15. Public Comment: None
16. Meeting Adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Signed: __________________________________ May 13, 2002,
F. Fuller Royal, Secretary-Treasurer Date
