STATE OF NEVADA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS Board Meeting at: Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Center 1981 Terminal Way Reno, Nevada 89502 MINUTES Thursday, July 13 th, 2017 Board Members Present William Taylor, DVM, DABVP, President Ronald Sandoval, DVM, Vice President Davyd Pelsue, DVM, DACVS James Hengels, RN, BSN Stephen Damonte, DVM Scott Bradley, DVM Kevin Collins, DVM Melissa Schalles, LVT Board Staff Present Jennifer Pedigo, Executive Director Christina Johnson, LVT, Hospital Inspector Louis Ling, Esq., Board Counsel Patricia Handal, DVM, Board Investigator 1
Dr. Taylor called the meeting to order at 8:36AM. He took roll of the Board members. 1. Public Comment None AGENDA 2. Approval of Board Minutes for Possible Action A. April 27, 2017 Minutes Motion: Dr. Pelsue moved to approve agenda item 2A with no changes. 3. Review & Determination of Complaints/Disciplinary Action & Disciplinary Hearings for Possible Action: The Board may convene in closed session to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence or physical or mental health of a person. (NRS 241.030) A. 08-2016DVM-37; Anton Roach, DVM, License #1501: Letter of Reprimand or Board decision for administrative hearing Discussion: Ms. Pedigo reviewed the case and current status. No resolution had been reached with Dr. Roach by the time of meeting. A recommendation of proceeding to administrative hearing was made. Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to proceed to hearing. Second: Dr. Collins ; Dr. Sandoval abstained. B. 07-2016FAC-28; Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, License #H301: Letter of Reprimand or Board decision for administration hearing. Discussion: Mr. Ling reviewed the case and provided the Board with an overview of the proposed Letter of Reprimand. Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to approve the Letter of Reprimand. ; Dr.Pelsue abstained. C. 09-2016DVM-044; David Burgener, DVM, License #LTD-18: Letter of Reprimand or Board decision for administrative hearing Discussion: Ms. Pedigo reviewed the case and current status. No resolution had been reached with Dr. Burgener by the time of meeting. A recommendation of proceeding to administrative hearing was made. Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to proceed to hearing. 2
D. 07-2016DVM-27 Reconsideration of determination to proceed with disciplinary action. Discussion: Dr. Pelsue reviewed the case and provided the Board with a recent update from the review panel. After further relevant information was presented to the review panel by the licensee regarding communication, a recommendation to withdraw the previous determination to proceed with disciplinary action was presented. Motion: Dr. Taylor moved to withdraw the previous determination to proceed with disciplinary action and dismiss the above noted case. E. 07-2016FAC-29 Reconsideration of determination to proceed with disciplinary action. Discussion: Dr. Pelsue reviewed the case and provided the Board with a recent update from the review panel. After further relevant information was presented to the review panel by the licensee regarding communication, a recommendation to withdraw the previous determination to proceed with disciplinary action was presented. Motion: Dr. Taylor moved to withdraw the previous determination to proceed with disciplinary action and dismiss the above noted case. F. 11-2016DVM-46; Shadi Ireifej, DVM, License #LTD-117: Letter of Reprimand or Board decision for administrative hearing. Discussion: Mr. Ling reviewed the case and provided the Board with an overview of the proposed Letter of Reprimand. Motion: Ms. Schalles moved to approve the Letter of Reprimand. Second: Dr. Damonte G. 01-2017DVM-02: Brian McAllister, DVM, License #1564: Letter of Reprimand or Board decision for administrative hearing. Discussion: Mr. Ling reviewed the case and provided the Board with an overview of the proposed Letter of Reprimand. Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to approve the Letter of Reprimand. 3
H. 03-2017DVM-06 recommended that disciplinary action be initiated against the licensee. Motion: Dr. Taylor moved to have staff and Mr. Ling initiate action against the licensee due to there being sufficient evidence to move forward with disciplinary action. Second: Dr. Collin ; Dr. Damonte abstained. I. 03-2017DVM-07 recommended that disciplinary action be initiated against the licensee. Motion: Dr. Pelsue moved to have staff and Mr. Ling initiate action against the facility due to there being sufficient evidence to move forward with disciplinary action. Passed: 6- Aye; 1- Nay; Dr. Collins abstained. Public comment was given. J. 03-2017FAC-08 Discussion: After discussion of the complaint assessment with the review panel the Board Motion: Dr. Collins moved to dismiss the complaint. Second: Dr. Damonte ; Ms. Schalles abstained. K. 03-2017DVM-11 Discussion: After discussion of the complaint assessment with the review panel the Board Motion: Dr. Pelsue moved to dismiss the case with a Letter of Concern. ; Dr. Damonte abstained. L. 03-2017DVM-12; 03-2017DVM-13 (item not presented) 4
M. 04-2017DVM-14; 04-2017DVM-15 recommended that disciplinary action be initiated against the licensee (04-2017DVM-14) due to there being sufficient evidence to move forward with disciplinary action. The Board dismissed complaint (04-2017DVM-15) due to the fact there was not sufficient evidence to prove the licensee had committed an act which constitutes a cause for disciplinary action. Motion: Dr. Taylor moved to have staff and Mr. Ling initiate action against the licensee (04-2017DVM-14) due to there being sufficient evidence to move forward with disciplinary action and Dr. Taylor moved to dismiss the complaint against licensee (04-2017DVM-15) with a Letter of Concern. ; Dr. Bradley abstained; Dr. Pelsue and Dr. Sandoval recused themselves. N. 04-2017DVM-16 recommended that disciplinary action be initiated against the licensee. Motion: Ms. Schalles moved to have staff and Mr. Ling initiate action against the licensee due to there being sufficient evidence to move forward with disciplinary action. ; Dr. Collins abstained. O. 04-2017DVM-17 Motion: Dr. Pelsue moved to dismiss the case with a Letter of Concern. ; Dr. Bradley abstained; Dr. Damonte recused himself. Public comment was given. P. 05-2017DVM-18 Motion: Ms. Schalles moved to table and open an investigation into the facility regarding medical records. Vote: Aye-2; Nay-4 - Motion failed. Motion: Dr. Sandoval moved to dismiss the case with a Letter of Concern. ; Dr. Collins abstained; Dr. Pelsue recused himself. 5
Q. 05-2017DVM-19 that the licensee had committed an act which constitutes a cause for disciplinary action. Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to dismiss the complaint., Dr. Pelsue abstained. 4. Requests for Licensure/Reinstatement/Review of Past or Present Disciplinary Action for Possible Action A. Maninder Herr, DVM, Review of Probation Discussion: Ms. Pedigo and Dr. Bradley reviewed Dr. Herr s probation history with the Board along with most current findings and progress. B. Maureen Adams, DVM, Review of Probation Discussion: (Item not presented). 5. Discussion and Determination for Possible Action A. Continuing Education approval for Virbac Animal Health; 1 hour; Veterinarians/LVT Discussion: Dr. Collins presented the CE review and recommends the course be approved for the requested 1 hour of continuing education. Motion: Ms. Schalles moved to accept Dr. Collins recommendation. 6. Staff Reports for Possible Action A. Financial Report Ms. Pedigo presented the financial report to the Board s satisfaction. Motion: Dr. Pelsue moved to approve budget as presented. B. Administrative Report Ms. Johnson presented the administrative report to the Board s satisfaction. C. Hospital Inspection Report-Christina Johnson, LVT Ms. Johnson presented the Hospital Inspection report to the Board s satisfaction. D. Legal Report, Louis Ling, Esq. Mr. Ling presented the legal report to the Board s satisfaction. 6
E. Legislative Update Ms. Neena Laxalt gave the Board a legislative update. 7. Agenda items for next meeting 1. Elections for new President and Vice President. 2. New CE Chair needed. 8. Public Comment: Michelle Wagner updated the Board of an NVMA bill. 9. Adjournment for Possible Action Motion: Dr. Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:13 PM. 7