ROLL CALL

PRESENT Anne Eckert, Nancy Schneider, Hilda Pressman, and Gerard Caracciolo and Granville Brady

ABSENT Louis Conte and Kathlyn Conlon-Pignio

ALSO PRESENT Renee P. Clark, Executive Director
Sonia Claudino, Administrative Staff
Carmen Rodriguez, DAG

PUBLIC MEMBERS Robert W. Woods and Robert DiSogra

CALL TO ORDER The regular bimonthly meeting of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee was called to order at 124 Halsey Street at 9:30 a.m., all members having been notified of the time, date and place, and materials pertinent hereto having been provided.

SUNSHINE LAW In compliance with Chapter 231 the Public Law of 1975, notice of this meeting was given to the Trenton Times, the Star Ledger, the Courier-Post and the Record.

I APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 14, 2009

On a motion made by Hilda Pressman, seconded by Gerard Caracciolo, the Committee voted to approve the minutes as amended.

II NEW BUSINESS

a. Dr. Robert Woods and Dr. Robert DiSogra appeared before the Committee to discuss concerns regarding fourth (4th) year Audiology students inability to apply for temporary license and the statutory change involving balance testing and evoked potential testing. The Committee determined that Dr. Woods and Dr. DiSogra should send their concerns to the Committee in letter form for further review. This matter has been tabled until the requested information is received.

b. Telehealth and Telepractices

Committee reviewed information regarding Telehealth and Telepractices. After review, Chair directed that this matter be tabled to the next scheduled Committee meeting pending additional information from Committee Member, Gerard Caracciolo.

c. Temporary license application review.

After review a motion was made by Anne Eckert, seconded by Hilda Pressman to attach a copy of N.J.S.A. 13:44C-3.6 with copy of Temporary license letter going to supervisor of temporary licensee.

d. General discussion of topics compiled by Committee President.

Committee president determined that Executive Director should be advised of nominations to Committee positions prior to the Committee elections. President also determined that the administrative office should email members regarding any regulatory adoption information.

e. ASHA certification guidelines.

Committee members determined that a subcommittee should be set up to make our regulations as close to those of ASHA as possible. This matter will be tabled until further information is received.

f. Legislation review Bill A4026

A motion was made by Hilda Pressman, seconded by Anne Eckert to support Bill A4026 which establishes additional investigative and enforcement powers in Division of Consumer Affairs to deter individuals from engaging in unauthorized practice of professions and occupations as beneficial to the consumer. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

II NEW BUSINESS (cont.)

g. FAQs

The Committee reviewed the FAQs submitted by Committee Member, Hilda Pressman. After review, Chair directed Hilda Pressman to email Executive Director, Renee Clark with a final version of changes.

III CORRESPONDENCE

a. Frances Weldon-After review the Committee directed that a letter be sent to Ms. Weldon advising her that she is only responsible for services provided to the children she sees directly. A motion was made by Hilda Pressman, seconded by Granville Brady. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

IV FYI

a. NCSB Elections 2009. Chair directed staff to mail the Committee’s selected nominees to the NCSB.

Respectfully submitted
AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMMITTEE

Renee P. Clark, Executive Director