Jennifer Maeschen

The board meeting included a review of year-to-date financial figures, the election of the current slate of officers, and a discussion regarding the acceptance of on-demand PDF transcripts from the ASHA CE Registry as official proof of continuing education for license renewals. Additionally, the Board authorized the renewal of the Executive Secretary contract for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting included an open forum regarding draft administrative rules for massage therapy education. The Executive Secretary provided a financial report and an update on the FSMTB Executive Directors Summit, covering topics such as multi-state licensure, public engagement, and exam requirements. A formal record of the dismissal of a complaint was noted. The board held a discussion on proposed administrative rules changes, specifically concerning the approval of recognized facilities and curriculum requirements, and scheduled a future meeting to further address these rules. An executive session was conducted to consult with legal counsel.

The board meeting agenda includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and roll call. Key discussion topics involve a financial update, the election of officers, an update on ASHA transcripts for license renewal, and scheduling the next meeting. The board will also enter an executive session to address potential complaints and review the contract renewal for the Executive Secretary, followed by a formal vote on the contract renewal.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics: conducting a contested case hearing regarding multiple pharmacy complaints, an executive session, and a review of disciplinary actions. Reports were presented by staff, professional associations, and educational institutions. The board addressed old business regarding past variances and regulatory rules, as well as new business, including a review of legislative rules packages and licensing. Additionally, educational sessions on controlled substance inventory and compounding cleaning were held. The board also reviewed recent legislative developments, including bills modifying pharmacy practice and prescription drug monitoring program requirements, and finalized the adoption of a new policy for annual policy reviews.

The board meeting included a review of fiscal year-to-date financial figures, the election of board officers, and a discussion regarding the per diem policy, where it was decided to maintain the current policy of accepting payment for only one meeting per year. Additionally, the board discussed potential legislative changes for licensing residents from out-of-state for residency rotations, addressed a public comment concerning the scope-of-practice for podiatrists, and approved the renewal of the Executive Secretary contract for the upcoming fiscal year.