Article archive / December 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 4. Source pages: 6.
Legislative Coordinator: The Board discussed the requests made to the Attorney General’s Office regarding LPC Rulemaking and Child Custody Guidelines.
Sunset Review Committee: Dr. Matthews reported that he and Dr. Young attended the September 10, 2011 LPA meeting. The Board discussed taking the lead in the Sunset 2012 process with some assistance from LPA. The Board also discussed making tweaks to the law during Sunset 2012, to possibly include changing the requirements for licensure.
Selected Items From LSBEP Minutes of October 28, 2011
Continuing Education: Dr. Young reported that he has not received any further information on the ASPPB Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development. The Board discussed amending rules and regulations to incorporate the ASPPB guidelines. The guidelines are expected to outline the ASPPB recommendations to require licensees to earn 40 units every two years, with a maximum number of credits allowed for each area. The Board discussed implementation of the new requirements and the need for offering workshops throughout the State.
Complaints Committee: The Board reviewed correspondence received from Michael D. Chafetz, Ph.D., ABPP. Dr. Chafetz requested that the Board consider developing procedures to handle motivated or malicious complaints against psychologists. After careful consideration and discussion, the majority of the Board opined that the current policies and procedures are those that have been recommended by ASPPB and best protect the public. Dr. Zimmerman moved for the Board to do further research on the topic before issuing a response. The motion failed. Dr. Zimmerman moved to add the item to the Long Range Planning Meeting agenda, the motion passed.
Telepsychology: Dr. Young addressed the Board about an earlier request regarding Telesupervision and the use of “Skype”. Dr. Young informed the Board that the matter was discussed at ASPPB and it was learned that Skype is not a confidential source, and that anything conducted on Skype, according to their terms and agreement, belongs to Skype. The Board decided to revisit this issue at the Long Range Planning Meeting but in the meantime would advise licensees to only perform duties within the scope of practice as governed in the rules and regulations.
Behavior Analysts: The Board discussed the regulation of Behavior Analysts and decided to add this topic as an Ad hoc Committee and on the Long Range Planning Agenda.
LPA’s October 17, 2011 request regarding Act 251: The Board reviewed the request of Dr. Griffin, President of LPA, to provide feedback regarding Act 251. The Board agreed to reapply to Dr. Griffin and provide a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between LSBEP and LSBME. Ms. Parker will also obtain an accurate accounting of the number of MPs licensed through LSBME.
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