Andrea Brown

The New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy convened to decide on a case involving Kemis Enright. The Board addressed a Notice of Contemplated Action (NCA) issued to Enright regarding potential disciplinary actions due to alleged unethical behavior toward patients. Enright did not respond to the NCA or request a formal hearing within the specified timeframe. The Board concluded that Enright violated the Uniform Licensing Act (ULA) and the Physical Therapy Act. Enright is ordered to cease operation as a Physical Therapy Assistant until completing 30 hours of continuing education to demonstrate competence in patient care and must pay a fine of $1,000.00 within 30 days of receiving the Default Order.

The New Mexico Board of Social Work convened a regular meeting to discuss Case No. SW-22-17-COM concerning Mark Ramirez. The Board reviewed the Amended Hearing Officer's Report, adopted it with modifications to the discipline, and concluded that Mr. Ramirez should receive a formal letter of reprimand and complete a 6-hour ethics course on conflict of interest.

The New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board will hold a public rule hearing and board meeting to consider proposed amendments to rules concerning continuing education, fees, and grounds for disciplinary action. The proposed changes aim to clarify continuing education requirements, audit processes, penalties for non-compliance, and fees for returned checks. The rules also intend to improve clarity in existing regulations, maintain high professional standards among licensees, and uphold the board's responsibility to protect public health and safety.