Article archive / August 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 12. Source pages: 6.
Records Access Issue (added item):
Ms. Parker presented information to the Board regarding allegations involving a psychologist denying patient file access to former co-workers, also psychologists. The Board discussed the matter and considered it to be an immediate patient care issue. The Board directed Ms. Parker to contact the psychologist and advise him that he needed to release all active care patient records immediately for the best possible care of the clients.
AB v. TT:
Ms. Parker presented the email she received inquiring about a “biopsychologist” in Louisiana. The Board reviewed information about the Respondent, and opined that she was in violation of the practice act since she was not a Louisiana licensed psychologist. The Board directed Ms. Parker to prepare a cease and desist letter for the Chair’s signature and approval.
Legislative Coordinator:
Ms. Parker announced that Dr. Zimmermann had been confirmed during the 2012 legislative session.
The Board carefully reviewed and discussed SR159. Ms. Parker informed the Board about important changes to the open meeting laws that occurred during legislative session. Ms. Parker informed the Board that all meeting notices must be posted on the website and on the door of the office. She also reported that no new matters could be added to the agenda the day of the meeting. Ms. Parker also noted that the agendas must provide the date, time, location and each agenda item must be described with reasonable specificity, and read aloud by the Chair, before taking any action on the item.
Ms. Parker presented the board a draft request of an Attorney General’s opinion regarding the practice of applied behavior analysis. The Board carefully reviewed and discussed the draft. The Board voted unanimously to finalize the document and submit to the Attorney General’s office for consideration.
Long Range Planning Meeting:
Dr. Matthews suggested that the Board pick certain times of the year to have 2-day meetings, so that items normally added on the LRP agenda may be handled quicker, and that the members may have more time to meet in committees and work on assigned projects. The motion was accepted unanimously, and it was agreed that the dates would be addressed at the July meeting.
Ad hoc Committee: Real Estate:
The Board reviewed a set of properties provided by the realtor. Upon review, the Board agreed that an office space of at least 1400 sq. ft. would be preferable. Dr. Zimmermann suggested obtaining floor plans of the properties. Ms. Parker agreed to notify the realtor of the specifications and additional information needed.
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