Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 7. Source pages: 9.
From the Minutes Selected Items from May Minutes of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP)
COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS 5. Legislative Oversight Committee – Update on AdHoc Legislative Collaborative Committee (ALCC) – Ms. Monic reported that the ALCC has met approximately four times, spending the majority of time on the registration of unlicensed assistants, but with progress on the definition of the practice of psychology. Dr. Gormanous stated he is optimistic and sees the group moving in a good direction and making progress. Mr. McNeely agreed that the group is moving in a good direction. Dr. Kim VanGeffen, a member of the ALCC added that the committee has been working very hard. Ms. Monic summarized the reason for the discussion item was to make the LSBEP aware that although not previously identified, there were concerns related to the registration of assistants as it relates to an LSSP who is working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Ms. Monic reported that as a result, the LSSP Committee of the LSBEP was notified and a meeting was called to discuss the matter on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 […] 6. Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards – Dr. Gormanous reported that there had been some questions related to ASPPB’s involvement with university education and training. Dr. Gormanous reported that it is his understanding that a taskforce has been or will be formed with a goal to find some degree of consistency on how to deal with the common issues that serve as barriers to licensure in the face of COVID-19. Dr. Gormanous suggested that LSBEP could be involved on the front end of this initiative should a board member or administrator want to participate on the taskforce. Dr. Henke expressed her interest. Dr. Gormanous agreed to look into the process of being approved to serve on the taskforce. 7. (NEW) Public and Professional Outreach Committee – Dr. Henke reported her attention has shifted to the Weekly Wednesday Update, but she intends to make a point of focusing on the LSBEP Newsletter once the response to the COVID19 emergency settles down. 10. Complaints Committee – a. Complaint Status Report – Mr. Owens presented his Compliance Report for the period 03/07/20 – 04/03/20 as follows: Total number of Requests for Investigations received since last meeting: 0; Total number of Board initiated investigations since last meeting: 1; Total number of Open Active investigations: 15 (4 against non-licensees); 9 are Formal Complaints; 2 from FY17-18; 4 from FY18-19 3 from FY19-20; 4 are still under review by Complaints Coordinator Total number of cases closed as of the April 3, 2020 meeting: 1 Disciplinary Actions: 0; Applications w/ Arrest Info: 0
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 2. Policy and Procedures – Draft Revisions incorporating Compliance Officer – The Board reviewed and discussed changes to Policy and Procedures related to job description and duties of the Compliance Officer position. Dr. Gormanous moved in favor of adopting the revisions as discussed. The Board discussed the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote as follows: In favor: (5) Boggs, Henke, Gormanous, Gibson, McNeely; Against: 0; Abstained: 0; Absent: (1) Moore 5. Technology Proposal: CERTEMY – Ms. Monic reported that she and Mr. McNeely met with this company, following the April 3, 2020 Board Meeting where the board discussed moving into the current century with regard to technology fillable forms, electronic submission of documents and online applications. Following the review of the proposal that CERTEMY offered, the Board requested that CERTEMY be present at their next regularly scheduled meeting to address questions and concerns related to security of data, company experience. 7. 2020 Legislative Review – a. SB458- Luneau – LSBEP Housekeeping Legislation – The Board discussed the newly identified issue of how an LSSP would be identified or exempted when considering the statutory provisions for registering assistants to psychologists. Taking into consideration the recommendation of the LSSP Committee and in order to facilitate and provide guidance to the ALCC, the board agreed that it would be appropriate for the ALCC to consider an exemption in some form for an LSSP who is currently licensed (having undergone a background check and vetted credentials) and providing the same services which they are qualified to offer in a school system.
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