Rebecca Dennis

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board addressed a CEU audit, which revealed non-compliance issues, and subsequently decided to audit the next two CEU events sponsored by Leading Age Alabama. Board elections were held, resulting in the election of a new chair and vice chair. The board discussed and approved the hiring of a part-time assistant, authorized the executive director to proceed with the hiring process pending finance director approval, and addressed an employment verification issue. Additionally, the board approved a revised Attorney General Contract for legal services, received updates on the ongoing audit and the 2017 budget request, addressed a board member resignation, appointed replacements for committees, and discussed a license card scanner, which was tabled for a later date.

The regular meeting included welcoming a new board member, Coretha Slayton, and re-electing Tammy Bowman as chair and Angie Smith as vice-chair. The board reviewed the Attorney General report and budget reports. The board discussed Jimmie Ann Campbell's absences and decided to allow her to remain on the Board as long as she attends the February 2019 meeting. Tammy Bowman added herself to the NHA Preceptor Training Committee.

The meeting included the election of a new Chairman and Vice-Chair, a review of an application, budget presentation, and discussion on fees. The board discussed the Investigative Committee membership, consent decrees, CEU audit, and an internship. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a revised complaint form and an updated renewal form. The board also discussed making new licensees pick up their license at a board meeting after reading a board member oath, updates to the Complaint/Hearing Rules, an Administrative Hearing, a Rules Review Class, and a Private Investigator.

The emergency board meeting addressed a complaint regarding MW's assisted living facility, which was ordered to close by ADPH but allegedly remained open. The board discussed an emergency suspension of MW's license, with possible revocation if no response is received by June 15, 2012. Additionally, the board reviewed background check companies and decided to end the current background check contract pending State Purchasing approval. They also considered a contract with Background Bureau, contingent on satisfaction with a sample background check. Emergency permits and potential rewording of language were also discussed.

The board convened to discuss several key items, including a review of the Executive Director's job performance and a legal report on complaint 2015-0518-01, which led to the acceptance of the surrendered license. A Rules Review Committee was established, and budget reports along with CEU audit reports were presented. The board reviewed multiple applications, approving one, denying two due to insufficient experience, and continuing the investigation for another. Discussions were held regarding replacement license and reapplication fees, and the board set and adopted the fee schedule. Furthermore, the board defined "Administrative" and "Resident/Patient Care". During the public hearing, the board approved rules related to license exemptions for nursing home administrators or chief executive officers of acute care hospitals, replacement license fees, consequences for certain criminal pleas, and adjustments to administrative fines.