Disciplinary Board Meeting HHHAs and Nurses Public Agenda ... · 17. KEYERA Q.E. PAYNE Candidate # 2147872 Failure to Disclose: YES Year of Birth: 1992 TK After discussion, upon a

New Jersey Board of Nursing Disciplinary Board Meeting Somerset Room, 6th Floor HHHAs and Nurses Date: October 05, 2018

Public Agenda Minutes

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The Board of Nursing meeting was held October 05, 2018 at the office of the Board, 124 Halsey

Street, Newark, New Jersey, on the 6th floor. A quorum was present. The meeting was called to

order by Barbara Blozen, Board President at 9:30 a.m.

Members present:

Alison J. Gibson

Anne Semanik

Barbara Blozen

Donna Lodato

Dorothy Kozlowski

Gina Miranda-Diaz

Irma R. Camaligan

Lucille Ann Joel

Mariela Zapata

Mary Beth Russell

Robert Shearer

Members not present:

James Doran

Michael Milk

Tayfun Selen

Also present: Joanne Leone, Executive Director; Deborah Zuccarelli, Deputy Executive

Director; Barbara Lopez, DAG; Shirley Dickstein, DAG; Wendy Faulk, DAG; Vanessa

Coleman, DAG; Ashley Kolata-Guzik, DAG; Joanne Magrath, HHHA-Disciplinary Supervisor;

Nicole Peteet-Davis, Paralegal and Leslie Burgos, Board staff.

A quorum is present:

In accordance with Chapter 231 P.L. 1975, more commonly referred to as the Sunshine Law,

adequate notice of the meeting was provided by mailing on December 15, 2017. A list of

regularly scheduled Board meetings to be held in 2018 was provided to the office of the

Secretary of State, Newark Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Camden Courier Post and the

Philadelphia Inquirer. This schedule has been posted on the bulletin board at the New Jersey

Board of Nursing office.

After discussion and motion by Lucille Joel and duly seconded by MaryBeth Russell, it was

moved to approve the Public Agenda. Motion passed.



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After discussion and motion by Lucille Joel and duly seconded by Mariela Zapata , it was moved

to approve of the Public session minutes from the Board of Nursing meeting conducted on

September 07, 2018.

I. Board of Nursing Issues

1) (None this month)

Homemaker-Home Health Aides

CHHA Criminal History Background Check Considerations

In reviewing applicants and active certificate holders with a criminal history, the Board

should consider the following pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:11-24.3 (b):

(a) The nature and responsibility of the position which the convicted person would

hold, has held, or currently holds, as the case may be

(b) The nature and seriousness of the offense

(c) The circumstances under which the offense occurred

(d) The date of the offense

(e) The age of the person when the offense was committed

(f) Whether the offense was an isolated incident

(g) Any social conditions contributed to the offense

(h) Any evidence of rehabilitation, including good conduct in prison or in the

community, counseling or psychiatric treatment received, acquisition of additional

academic or vocational schooling, successful participation in correctional work-

release programs, or the recommendation of those who have had the person under

their supervision.

II. Disciplinary Matters Pending Conclusion with Written Response

DAG Name Summary

2. S. Dickstein

JM

Dawn Rosado,

CHHA

After discussion, upon a motion made by

Mary Beth Russell and duly seconded by

Lucille Joel, it was moved to rescind the



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DAG Name Summary

Board’s previous decision and issue a Final

Order Granting Reinstatement. Motion

passed.

3. S. Dickstein

JM

Lakeyia S. Mason,

CHHA



Lucille Joel, it was moved to finalize the POD

with modification. Respondent fully

responded to the POD and her certification

should not be suspended. The $250.00

penalty should be imposed because

Respondent did not reply to the letter of

inquiry and the Board needed to expend

resources to file the POD. Motion passed.

4. S. Dickstein

JM

Maria Vasquez,

CHHA



Lucille Joel, it was moved to rescind the

Board’s previous decision and finalizing the

POD with modification since she has now

fully responded. Motion passed.

5. S. Dickstein

JM

Stephanie Gill,

CHHA

After discussion, upon a motion made by Mary

Beth Russell and duly seconded by Lucille

Joel, it was moved to finalize the POD without

modification. Respondent has not provided a

copy of the police report, court complaint,

information regarding her current employer

and performance evaluation as requested in the

Board’s letter of inquiry. Respondent’s

certification should be suspended and the $250

penalty should be imposed. Motion passed.



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III Referrals from the Criminal History Review Unit

1) Applicant – Provisional letters of disqualification with response

Name Summary

6. Katelin Gonzalez

Candidate # 2212128

Failure to Disclose: NO

Year of Birth: 1994

RLF

After discussion, upon a motion made by Mary Beth

Russell and duly seconded by Lucille Joel, it was moved

to deny certification for lack of evidence of

rehabilitation whereby applicant may not re-apply for

two (2) years. Motion passed.

7. KIMBERLY A. MOREHOUSE

Candidate # 2170571

Failure to Disclose: YES

Year of Birth: 1975

TK



to deny certification, and impose a $250.00 fine;

whereby Applicant may not reapply for two (2) years.

Motion passed.

8. Kim-Yi L. Thomas

Candidate # 2181275


Year of Birth: 1969

RLF



to grant certification. The disqualifying charges have

been expunged. Motion passed.

9. MAIRA M. TEJEDA

Candidate # 2160232


Year of Birth: 1951

TK



to deny certification and impose a $250.00 fine,


The response does not refute the accuracy of the

CHRBC. Motion passed.

10. Maria Verdugo

Candidate # 2179912



to deny certification with a $250 fine for failing to



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Name Summary


Year of Birth: 1969

RLF

disclose. The response does not refute the CHRBC.

Based on the age of the disqualifying arrest (23 years),

applicant cannot re-apply for six (6) months. Motion

passed.

11. NAIRA MELADZE

Candidate # 2170230


Year of Birth: 1962

TK



to deny certification since the Board was aware of the

disqualifying conviction prior to the post-conviction

relief was granted. However, if the $250. 00 fine is paid

before the expiration of two (2) years from the date of

the final letter of disqualification, Applicant could then

reapply immediately. Motion passed.

12. PATRICIA BENNETT

Candidate # 2211301

Failure to Disclose: YES, with

explanation

Year of Birth: 1954

TK



to grant certification and rescind the $250 fine.

Applicant refuted the accuracy of the CHRBC. Motion

passed.

13. THEOLA HAMILTON

Candidate # 2154856


Year of Birth: 1957

TK



to deny certification and impose a $250.00 fine;


The response does not refute the accuracy of the

CHRBC. Motion passed.

2) Applicant – Provisional letters of disqualification without response

Name Summary

14. Dayyonna Nicole Wilkens

Candidate # 2171918





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Name Summary


Year of Birth: 1983

RLF


disclose. Applicant cannot re-apply for two (2) years.

Motion passed.

15. Igor Yurkin

Candidate # 2111952


Year of Birth: 1962

RLF



to deny certification based insufficient evidence of

rehabilitation. Applicant cannot re-apply for two (2)

years. Motion passed.

16. Irma S. Fuentes

Candidate # 2118851


Year of Birth: 1997

RLF



to deny certification based on insufficient evidence of

rehabilitation. Applicant cannot re-apply for two (2)

years. Motion passed.

17. KEYERA Q.E. PAYNE

Candidate # 2147872


Year of Birth: 1992

TK



to deny certification and impose a $250.00 fine,


Motion passed.

18. Keyonna Chamblis

Candidate # 2084184


Year of Birth: 1983



to deny certification based on insufficient evidence of

rehabilitation where applicant cannot re-apply for two

(2) years. Motion passed.



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Name Summary

RLF

19. Phyllis W. Miller

Candidate # 2120856


Year of Birth: 1949

RLF





Motion passed.

20. Starletta D. Dorsey

Candidate # 2099008


Year of Birth: 1962

RLF





Motion passed.

21. YVONNE D. PAGE

Candidate # 2153902


Year of Birth: 1965

TK



to deny certification due to lack of evidence of

rehabilitation. Applicant did not submit letters of

recommendation, narratives about her offenses, nor did

she submit proof of satisfactory completion of any

sentencing terms. Based on the date of her sentence,

Applicant is scheduled to remain on parole until at least

June 2019. Motion passed.

3) CHHA – Provisional letters of disqualification without response

Name Summary

22. JERRY L. PRUITT

Certificate # 26NH17754400 *


Russell and duly seconded by Lucille Joel, it was



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Name Summary


Year of Birth: 1968

TK

moved to disqualify this applicant who was certified

in error, and impose a $250.00; whereby he may not

apply for two (2) years. Motion passed.

4). CHHA – Provisional letters of disqualification with response

Name Summary

23. (None this month)

Nurses

I. Disciplinary matters pending conclusion by Default

As reflected below, in each instance, the Provisional Order of Discipline/Provisional

Letter of Denial was filed and issued. No written response has been received to date.

Each matter was subject to finalization thirty (30) days after issuance. The time for a

written response has passed. Service has been deemed effective. The Attorney General

seeks the entry of Final Order(s) without modification for the following:

DAG/STAFF Name




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DAG Name Summary

25. Peter Van

Brunt

Courtney N. Maricic,

RN

RN License #

26NR15959400

After discussion, upon a motion made by Lucille

Joel and duly seconded by Alison Gibson, it was

moved to withdraw the POD. Motion passed.

MaryBeth Russell recused.

26. Peter Van

Brunt

Erika L. Hudgins,

LPN

LPN License #

26NP05677700



moved to Finalize the POD without modification.

Motion passed.

27. Peter Van

Brunt

Gloria D. Thomas,

RN

RN License #

26NO10510800



moved to withdraw the POD. Motion passed.

28. Lopez Harry Schrack

Hasenpat, III, RN

26NR11072800


Lucille Joel and duly seconded by Alison

Gibson, it was moved to finalize the POD with

modification by eliminating the suspension,

but maintaining the $750 civil penalty and

reprimand. Motion passed.

29. Peter Van

Brunt

Jill K. Timmes, RN,

APN

RN License #

26NO10410400, APN

License #

26NN10410400



moved to Finalize the POD with modification by

eliminating the suspension, reprimand, and $250

fine for failing to timely complete required

continuing education. Must remain in RAMP

until successful discharge. The $500 civil penalty

for failure to fully and timely comply with an



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DAG Name Summary

investigation of the Board should be maintained.

Motion passed.

30. Lopez Oscar A. Padilla, RN

26NR17666000


Lucille Joel and duly seconded by Alison

Gibson, it was moved to finalize with

modification by eliminating the suspension,

the $250 civil penalty, and the reprimand, but

maintaining the $500 civil penalty with the

reservation of the right to initiate further

discipline. Motion passed.

III. Other Disciplinary:

Name Summary


IV. Final Disciplinary Actions Monthly Report: (Informational)

After discussion, upon a motion made by Lucille Joel and duly seconded by MaryBeth Russell, it

was moved to go into Executive session to discuss matters involving pending

Investigations or complaints regarding possible violations of the Board's enabling act, the

Uniform Enforcement Act and/or the Board's regulations. The substance of the discussion will

remain confidential until disclosure is permitted by law. Board action arising from such

discussion will be made public at such time as official action is taken on the matter, if permitted

by law. Motion passed.

Adjournment:

After discussion, upon a motion made by Mary Beth Russell and duly seconded by Irma R.

Camaligan, it was moved to adjourn. Motion passed.



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Public Agenda-Addendum Minutes

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Homemaker- Home Health Aides


DAG Name Summary

236. W.L. Faulk Constance A.

Tchatchou, CHHA


Alison Gibson and duly seconded by

Dorothy Kozlowski, it was moved to finalize

the POD with modification. Respondent

fully cooperated with the Board’s

investigation and her certification should not

be suspended for the same. The $250

penalty should be imposed for failing to

initially respond to the Board’s inquiry

because Respondent‘s delay resulted in the

expenditure of Board resources to initiate

formal disciplinary action. Motion passed.

237. W.L. Faulk James J. Vislocky,

CHHA


Alison Gibson and duly seconded by Dorothy

Kozlowski, it was moved to finalize the POD

with modification. Respondent timely

responded to the POD and the single criminal

charge against him has been dismissed.

Although Respondent did not provide

employer information or a police report as

requested, his certification expired shortly

after the POD was filed and he did not

attempt to renew.

The $250 penalty should be imposed for

failing to initially respond to the Board’s

inquiry because Respondent‘s delay resulted

in the expenditure of Board resources to

initiate formal disciplinary action. Motion

passed.



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DAG Name Summary

238.

W.L. Faulk Judith Muttari,

CHHA




with modification. Respondent timely

responded to the POD and has substantially

complied with the Board’s investigation.

Respondent’s certification should not be

suspended for initially failing to cooperate

with a Board investigation. Respondent

should be assessed a $250 penalty because

her initial failure to cooperate resulted in

formal disciplinary action and the

expenditure of Board resources. Motion

passed.

239. W.L. Faulk Julliette Collins,

CHHA





substantially complied with the Board’s

investigation – she provided a lengthy

narrative, employer information and the

charge disposition. The single charge for

possession of drug paraphernalia was

dismissed so there is insufficient evidence to

require a substance evaluation. Respondent

appears genuinely remorseful and the arrest

was an isolated incident. The $250 penalty

should be imposed for failing to respond to

the Board’s inquiry because Respondent‘s

delay resulted in the expenditure of Board

resources to initiate formal disciplinary

action. Motion passed.



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DAG Name Summary

240. W.L. Faulk Kiara I. Kemp,

CHHA




with modification. Respondent fully

complied with the Board’s investigation and

the single simple assault charge was

dismissed. The $250 penalty should be

imposed for failing to initially respond to the

Board’s inquiry because Respondent‘s delay

resulted in the expenditure of Board



241. W.L. Faulk Marjorie R. Hill,

CHHA




the POD with modification. Respondent has

substantially complied with the Board’s

investigation of this arrest and her

certification should not be suspended.

Respondent’s assertion that she previously

faxed the information to the Board cannot be

verified. Therefore the $250 penalty should

be imposed for initially failing to respond to

the Board’s inquiry because Respondent‘s

delay resulted in the expenditure of Board



242. W.L. Faulk Memunatu Leigh,

CHHA





substantially cooperated with the Board’s

investigation and her certification should not



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DAG Name Summary

be suspended for the same. The $250

penalty should be imposed for failing to

initially respond to the Board’s inquiry

because Respondent‘s delay resulted in the

expenditure of Board resources to initiate

formal disciplinary action. Motion passed.

243. W.L. Faulk Milagros Gonzalez-

Layes, CHHA




the POD without modification. Respondent

has not adequately cooperated with the

Board’s investigation. For this violation her

certification should be suspended and the

$250 penalty should be imposed. Motion

passed.

244. W. L. Faulk Tynisa L. Clark,

CHHA



Kozlowski, it was moved to withdraw the

POD seeking active suspension, rescind the

Board’s decision on discipline, and issue an

Order of Reprimand for the CHHA’s failure

to attend the client with a known fall risk to

the restroom and refusal to accept medical

assistance. Motion passed.

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Disciplinary Board Meeting HHHAs and Nurses Public Agenda ... · 17. KEYERA Q.E. PAYNE Candidate # 2147872 Failure to Disclose: YES Year of Birth: 1992 TK After discussion, upon a