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BOARD MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA

Hilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831

Thursday, February 23, 2012

9:00 AM - OPEN SESSION

The Board welcomes and encourages public participation in its meetings. The public may take appropriate opportunities to comment on any issue before the Board at the time the item is heard.

Call To Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum

1. Approval of Minutes November 18-19, 2011 Board Meeting

9:15 AM - OPEN SESSION - PETITIONER ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

2. Tillery, Amy, Ph.D. - Petition for Termination of Probation

CLOSED SESSION (upon conclusion of Administrative Hearing

The Board will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(c)(3) and 11126(e) to discuss and vote on this matter and other disciplinary matters including stipulations, proposed decisions, and pending litigation (Brown vs. County of Los Angeles).

11:00 AM - OPEN SESSION, or as soon as possible upon conclusion of closed session

3. President's Report

a) Professional Psychology Organization Listserv Postings
b) Weekly Call with Executive Officer
c) DCA Monthly Conference Call
d) Other Informational Items

4. Executive Officer's Report

a) Board Operations
b) Budget Update
c) Other Informational Items

5. Review and Discuss Sunset Review Report

LUNCH BREAK

1:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees will meet to discuss those issues that will be addressed by the full Board during the committee report, presented by the committee chairperson, following the respective committee meetings.

A quorum of the Board may be present at the Committee meetings. Board members who are not on the Committee may observe, but may not participate or vote. Each committee meeting will begin with voluntary introduction of attendees.

6. Outreach and Consumer Education Committee (Cadow – Chairperson, Gallardo, Acquaye-Baddoo)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Public comment for items not on the agenda

7. Contemporary & Emerging Issues Committee - (Erickson - Chairperson, Evans, Rodolfa)

a) Discussion Regarding Telehealth; AB 415 (Logue) - Healing Arts: Telehealth
b) Discussion Regarding New Board Meeting Calendar and Meeting Format
c) Public comment for items not on the agenda

8. Continuing Education Committee – (Gallardo – Chairperson, Cadow, Rodolfa)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Continuing Education Statistics
c) Discussion Regarding Continued Competency (ASPPB Recommendations for Continued Professional Development)
d) Review Petition from Prescribing Psychologists Register Inc. for recognition as an entity with an accrediting function pursuant to Title 16, CCR Section 1397.61(f)(2)
e) Discussion Regarding Requiring Mandatory Continuing Education in Multicultural Issues
f) Discussion and Consideration of Future Amendments to Proposed Continuing Education Regulations to Establish Criteria for Accepting Entities to Approve CE Providers and Courses
g) Public comment for items not on the agenda

9. RECONVENE FULL BOARD FOR COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND BOARD ACTION

a) Outreach and Consumer Education Committee Report - Cadow (refer to discussion items in item #6)
b) Contemporary & Emerging Issues Committee - Erickson (refer to discussion items in item #7)
c) Continuing Education Committee report - Gallardo (refer to discussion items in item #8)

Friday, February 24, 2012

9:00 AM OPEN SESSION

Call To Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum

10. Regulation Update, Review and Action as Necessary

a) Regulations Status Report
b) Update regarding Proposed Amendments to Title 16, CCR Sections 1397.60 – 1397.7 – Continuing Education Requirements
c) Update regarding Proposed Amendments to Title 16, CCR Sections 1380.4 & 1397.2 – Delegation of Functions & Unprofessional Conduct
d) Update regarding Proposed Amendments to Title 16, CCR, Section 1397.12 – Uniform Standards Related to Substance Abuse and Disciplinary Guidelines
e) Update regarding Proposed Amendments to Title 16, CCR, Division 13.1, Article 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Applications), Article 3 (Education and Experience), Article 4 (Examination), Article 5 (Registered Psychologists), 5.1 (Psychological Assistants) and Article 6 (Fees)
f) Update regarding Proposed Amendments to Title 16, CCR, Section 1382.6 – Aging and Long-Term Care Training Requirements

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees will meet to discuss those issues that will be addressed by the full Board during the committee report, presented by the committee chairperson, following the respective committee meetings.

A quorum of the Board may be present at the Committee meetings. Board members who are not on the Committee may observe, but may not participate or vote. Each committee meeting will begin with voluntary introduction of attendees.

11. Enforcement Committee - (Acquaye-Baddoo – Chairperson, Cadow, Evans)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Enforcement Statistics
c) Discussion Regarding Established Policy on Time Limitations for Administrative Hearings
d) Public comment for items not on the agenda

12. Credentials Committee - (Rodolfa - Chairperson, Erickson, Gallardo)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Satisfaction Survey Results
c) Discuss Implementation of Regulations Requiring Electronic Fingerprints pursuant to Title 16, CCR Sections 1381.7, 1381.8 and 1381.9 - Disclosure of Discipline and Criminal Convictions
d) Discuss Accrual of Clinical Research Hours Toward Supervised Professional Experience
e) Discuss AB 611(Gordon) - Private Postsecondary Education: Unaccredited Doctoral Degree Program, Statutes of 2011
f) Discussion Regarding the Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) National Register Joint Designation Survey Letter
g) Compare California Laws and Regulations Regarding Educational Requirements for Licensure to the National Educational Standards for Psychologists
h) Public comment for items not on the agenda

13. RECONVENE FULL BOARD FOR COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND BOARD ACTION

a) Enforcement Committee Report - Acquaye-Baddoo (refer to discussion items in item #11)
b) Credentials Committee Report - Rodolfa (refer to discussion items in item #12)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees will meet to discuss those issues that will be addressed by the full Board during the committee report, presented by the committee chairperson, following the respective committee meetings.

A quorum of the Board may be present at the Committee meetings. Board members who are not on the Committee may observe, but may not participate or vote. Each committee meeting will begin with voluntary introduction of attendees.

14. Examination Committee - (Rodolfa – Chairperson, Cadow)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Examination Statistics
c) Review Office of Professional Examination Services (OPES) Audit Reports
d) Public comment for items not on the agenda

15. Legislation Committee - (Evans - Chairperson, Acquaye-Baddoo, Erickson)

a) Strategic Plan Progress Report
b) Update regarding AB 1424 (Perea) - Franchise Tax Board: Delinquent Tax Debt, Statutes of 2011
c) Update regarding Legislative Proposal to Amend Business & Professions Code Section 2904.5, Pursuant to AB 415 (Logue) - Healing Arts: Telehealth, Statutes of 2011
d) Legislative Status Report & 2012 Legislative Calendar
e) Any Other Bills of Interest
f) Public comment for items not on the agenda

16. RECONVENE FULL BOARD FOR COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND BOARD ACTION

a) Examination Committee Report– Rodolfa (refer to discussion items in item #14)
b) Legislation Committee Report – Evans (refer to discussion items in item #15)

17. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

18. Recommendations for Agenda Items for Future Board Meetings

Adjournment

All times are approximate and subject to change. The meeting may be canceled or changed without notice. For verification, please check the Board's website at www.psychology.ca.gov, or call (916) 263-2699. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Items may be taken out of order, tabled or held over to a subsequent meeting, and items scheduled to be heard on Thursday may be held over to Friday, for convenience, to accommodate speakers, or to maintain a quorum.

Meetings of the Board of Psychology are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The public may take appropriate opportunities to comment on any issue before the Board at the time the item is heard, but the President may, at his discretion, apportion available time among those who wish to speak.

The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Robert Kahane, Executive Officer, at (916) 263-2699 or email bopmail@dca.ca.gov or send a written request addressed to 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95815-3894. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation. Any other requests relating to the board meeting should be directed to Jeffrey Thomas, Assistant Executive Officer at the same address and telephone number. Questions regarding this agenda should be directed to Robert Kahane, Executive Officer, at the Board’s office in Sacramento.

This agenda as well as Board meeting minutes can be found at the Board's website at www.psychology.ca.gov. Links to agenda items with exhibits are posted on our website prior to the meeting date once agenda packets are finalized.