Elizabeth Utley Sheehan

This document outlines the mission, vision, and values concerning respiratory therapy practice. Its primary purpose is to protect citizens from unauthorized, unqualified, and unethical administration of respiratory therapy. The vision is for licensed respiratory therapists to deliver quality healthcare to Alabama citizens, thereby promoting their health and self-sufficiency. Core values emphasize the rights of respiratory therapy patients, continuous improvement of Board staff for efficient and ethical service, and fostering public awareness of respiratory therapy.

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy convened to conduct board business, addressing several key items. The board discussed and approved modifications to the Rules and Regulations, specifically concerning the distribution of surplus funds to the general fund. Additionally, a spelling correction was approved for a regulation regarding clinical training requirements. A committee was established to review requirements for student workers. The board entered into an Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, professional competence, and mental health of two licensees, followed by a decision to deny the applications of Robert Shane Tucker and Rietta McCarley for licensure.

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy convened to conduct board business. The board discussed and authorized the Executive Director to respond to Mr. Christopher Smith regarding his input, informing him that the board has studied his concerns and is considering changes in the definition of 'direct supervision'. The Chairman appointed members to the Legislative Committee. The board approved the database for the Wellness Program and released the invitation to bid for the Wellness Program.

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy convened to conduct board business. The board discussed and approved minutes from a previous meeting. The Board entered into an Executive Session to discuss applicants. The board approved an applicant for licensure. The board required an applicant to submit an explanation of the circumstances involved for her loss of license, a description of her addiction with steps taken towards sobriety, an explanation of the felony conviction, and continuing education.

The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy convened to discuss several key items. The board discussed a CE Providers Proposal and authorized revisions to include state contract language, and accepted the definition of traditional and nontraditional education as defined by the AARC handout. Updates were provided on the iGov system for online requests for student RT temporary license extensions, and revised forms were presented. The board reviewed the current Financial Statement and requested adjustments to the presentation format. The board discussed the cost implications of printing and mailing wallet cards versus licensees printing them from their iGov profiles. Proposed changes to the Alabama Code were presented and adopted. Correspondence regarding Buffalo Respiratory Therapy, LLC equipment was reviewed and directed to the Medical Equipment Board. The board discussed general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence, and mental health of applicants, and sent instructions concerning C-2022-01, offered entry into the Wellness Program or set for hearing for revocation of license as to C-2022-02, and issued a letter advising of the setting of a revocation hearing pursuant to ASBRT Administrative Code §798-X-7-.03(4)(e) refusal to submit to drug screen for cause regarding C-2021-02. The board instructed Ms. Sheehan to invite T.D. to meet with the Board to discuss exiting the Wellness Program. The board accepted and approved the New Licensee List.