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Minutes Of The Meeting

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy

July 9, 10, 2001

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2001

 

  8:00 a.m.     ROLL CALL

 

The State Board of Pharmacy convened at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, Oregon, Ohio with the following members present:

 

Ann D. Abele, R.Ph. (President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Gregory Braylock, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph.; Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.; Dorothy S. Teater, Public Member; and James E. Turner, R.Ph.

 

Also present were William T. Winsley, Executive Director; Timothy Benedict, Assistant Executive Director; William McMillen, Licensing Administrator; Mark Keeley, Legislative Affairs Administrator; David Rowland, Legal Affairs Administrator; Robert Cole, Compli­ance Supervisor; and Sally Ann Steuk, Assistant Attorney General.

  8:01 a.m.

Mr. Winsley announced that Board Member Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph. would not be able to attend this meeting due to personal reasons.

 

The two new members of the Board, Gregory Braylock and Nathan Lipsyc, were administered the following Oath of Office by President Abele:

 

I, [state name], as a Member of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy do solemnly swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the state of Ohio; to impartially enforce the laws governing the profession of pharmacy and the legal distribution of drugs in the state of Ohio; and carry out the responsibilities of the Board as mandated by the laws of the state of Ohio without bias or prejudice, so help me God.

  8:11 a.m.

RES. 2002-001  After a discussion of a reciprocity candidate’s legal issues, Mr. Turner moved that reci­procity candidate Dana Casper, R.Ph. be allowed to sit through a reciprocity hearing but that her license not be issued pending a decision on the issuance of a Notice of Oppor­tunity for a Hearing.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-002  After a review of the reciprocity candidates that took part in the reciprocity hearing on Friday, July 6, 2001, Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board approve the following candi­dates for licensure.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Eastman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

Marcy Elizabeth Bennett

 

Indiana

Randee Lynn Bowder

 

North Carolina

Jacqueline Marie Carson

 

Illinois

Kelli Lynn Chiles

 

Indiana

Kyong Un Chong

 

Virginia

Michael Girma

 

Maryland

Teresa Ann Nichols

 

North Carolina

Sarah Anne Stephens

 

Indiana

 

Mr. Winsley announced that the rules that were the subject of the Public Hearing in May had been filed with an effective date of July 1, 2001 as instructed by the Board.

 

RES. 2002-003  Mr. Winsley requested the Board to approve the dues for the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities (NASCSA).  Following discussion, Ms. Eastman moved that the Board continue its membership in NASCSA and pay the dues of $150.00.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/­Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-004  Mr. Benedict presented a request from Eric Remster, R.Ph. asking for a waiver from the requirements of Rule 4729-5-11(A) of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to allow him to serve as responsible pharmacist at more than one location.  After discussion, Mr. Turner moved that the request be approved for six months at the following two loca­tions:

 

Specialty Hospital of Lorain (02-1187550)

Comm. Health Partners of Ohio (02-1011900)

 

The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-005  Mr. Benedict next presented a request from Harry Taubman, R.Ph. asking for a waiver from the requirements of OAC Rule 4729-5-11(A) to allow him to serve as responsible pharmacist at more than one location.  After discussion, Ms. Eastman moved that the request be approved until October 1, 2001, at the following two locations:

 

Drug Store Pharmacy (02-0113350)

formerly Linden Medical (New Application)

 

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-006  Mr. Benedict then presented a request from Joe Thomas, R.Ph., Prescription Center Pharmacy (02-0439800), Youngstown for the temporary use of a pharmacy trailer during remodeling of the licensed pharmacy.  After discussion, Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board approve the use of the trailer, after inspection, for six months.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-007  Mr. Benedict and Mr. Keeley presented a request from AARSYS for approval of their eAnytime Pharmacy Dispensory, a computerized storage device for filled prescriptions awaiting pickup by patients.  After the Board reviewed the system and its attributes, Mr. Turner moved that the system be considered approvable pending final inspection of the finished product as long as it is secured within the physical premises of the licensed location and it meets the requirements for positive identification upon the pickup of the prescription.  In addition, the vendor is to notify the Board office of all installations of this product.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Eastman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

RES. 2002-008  Mr. Keeley then presented a request from the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) for Board approval of the OPA Training Program in Adult Immunizations scheduled for first presentation on August 5, 2001.  After the Board reviewed the course information presented, Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board approve the program as meeting the requirements of OAC Rule 4729-5-36.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Eastman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

11:00 a.m.

The Board recessed for lunch.

12:37 p.m.

The Board reconvened with all members present except Mr. Giacalone.

 

Mr. Keeley reviewed the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget report with the Board.  There were no items requiring official action by the Board.

 

Mr. Kost reported that there was no meeting of the Nursing Board Committee on Prescriptive Governance.

 

Ms. Abele reported that the Nursing Board Formulary Committee was scheduled to meet on July 30, 2001, but that she would be out of town and unable to attend the meeting.

 

Mr. McMillen reported that he had attended the last Medical Board Prescribing Com­mittee meeting and discussed the meeting with the Board.

 

Mr. McMillen next presented his Licensing Report to the Board.

 

Mr. Keeley discussed the Licensing Examination process with the Board members, reviewing the duties and responsibilities of the exam candidates and the Board staff members involved in the process.

 

Mr. Keeley next presented the Legislative Report to the Board, reviewing several current bills before the Legislature.  There were no bills requiring official action by the Board.

 

Mr. Winsley then conducted a demonstration of the Board’s Internet site as well as the Medical Board and Nursing Board sites.

  3:12 p.m.

Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and for the purpose of conferring with an attorney for the Board regarding pending or imminent court action pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(3).  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and a roll call vote was conducted by President Abele as follows: Adelman-Yes, Braylock-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Kost-Yes, Lipsyc-Yes, Teater-Yes, and Turner-Yes.

  5:51 p.m.

The Executive Session ended.  The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, July 10, 2001.

 

 

tuesday, july 10, 2001

 

  7:56 a.m.     ROLL CALL

 

The State Board of Pharmacy reconvened at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, Oregon, Ohio, with the following members present:

 

Ann D. Abele, R.Ph. (President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Gregory Braylock, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph.; Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.; Dorothy S. Teater, Public Member; and James E. Turner, R.Ph.

  8:02 a.m.

After discussing the draft of the Minutes from the June 4, 5, 6, 2001 meeting, Ms. Eastman moved that the Minutes be approved as amended.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-5/Nay-0/Abstain-2[Braylock, Lipsyc]).

 

Mr. Winsley presented a request from Maryhaven, Inc. for a waiver from OAC Rule 4729-5-10 (Pick-up station) in order to conduct a research study that would involve prescription drugs.  After discussion, the request was tabled until the August meeting so that Board staff could obtain further information about the request.

 

The Board then set the tentative calendar of meetings for Fiscal Year 2003 as follows:

 

July 8-10, 2002

August 5-7, 2002

September 9-11, 2002

October 15-17, 2002

November 4-6, 2002

December 2-4, 2002

January 6-8, 2003

February 3-5, 2003

March 3-5, 2003

April 7-9, 2003

May 5-7, 2003

June 2-4, 2003

  8:33 a.m.

The Board took a brief recess.

  8:49 a.m.

Mr. Lipsyc moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(1) and for the purpose of conferring with an attorney for the Board regarding pending or imminent court action pursuant to ORC Section 121.22(G)(3).  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Teater and a roll call vote was conducted by President Abele as follows: Adelman-Yes, Braylock-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Kost-Yes, Lipsyc-Yes, Teater-Yes, and Turner-Yes.

10:45 a.m.

The Executive Session ended.  The Board recessed until 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

The Board meeting reconvened with all members present except Mr. Giacalone.

 

Board members and staff discussed issues relating to Board functions and respon­sibilities including items such as conflict of interest, conduct during Board hearings, roles of the officers, committee assignments, and a review of the planning session held during the June, 2001 Board meeting.  There were no items requiring official action of the Board.

  2:25 p.m.

Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board receive Per Diem as follows:

 

PER DIEM

 

07/09

 

07/10

 

Total

Abele

 

1

 

1

 

2

Adelman

 

1

 

1

 

2

Braylock

 

1

 

1

 

2

Eastman

 

1

 

1

 

2

Giacalone

 

-

 

-

 

0

Kost

 

1

 

1

 

2

Lipsyc

 

1

 

1

 

2

Teater

 

1

 

1

 

2

Turner

 

1

 

1

 

2

 

The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

  2:27 p.m.

Mr. Lipsyc moved that the meeting be adjourned.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Teater and approved (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

 

THE BOARD APPROVED THESE MINUTES ON AUGUST 6, 2001.