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What’s Newest
Summary
of Actions Taken at Board Meeting of March 12, 2008
Actions
on License Applications: Issued and/or Approved for Exam
| Prosthetics |
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Riordan,
Timothy S. |
(now
LPO) |
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Watt,
Eric M. |
Approved
for Exam ONLY
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| Prosthetics
- TEMP |
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Albury,
Alexander W.
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plus
Approved for Exam |
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Deshpande,
Aarti A. |
plus
Approved for Exam |
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Hagman,
Jeffrey A. |
plus
Approved for Exam |
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Macedonia,
Jason P. |
plus
Approved for Exam |
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Poeppelman,
Michelle A |
plus
Approved for Exam |
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| Orthotics
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Rudolph
(now Straub)
Tiffany D.
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| Orthotics
- TEMP |
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Miller,
Megan L.
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plus
Approved for Exam |
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Sorci,
Elena M. |
plus
Approved for Exam |
| Pedorthics
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Cunningham,
Jennifer L. |
upgrade
from Temp |
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Malinowski, Mark A.
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upgrade
from Temp |
| Pedorthics
- TEMP |
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Seiler,
Jeffrey G. |
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Licenses Placed on Lapsed Status - click here to search current status
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Credential
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Name
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Expire
Date
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City
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| LPED.150
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Balch, Wayne E. |
1/31/2008 |
Rochester,
NY |
| LO.199
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Bunton, Robin S. |
1/31/2008 |
Cincinnati |
| LPO.24
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Eberlein, Jonathan S. |
1/31/2008 |
Toledo |
| LPO.33 |
Franzel,
Glen A. |
1/31/2008 |
Piqua |
| LO.43 |
Greene, Kenneth M. |
1/31/2008 |
Solon |
| LO.178 |
Lartonoix, John P |
1/31/2008 |
Fairview
Heights |
| LPED.165 |
Moore, Amanda E. |
1/31/2008 |
Cincinnati |
| LPED.70 |
Rentfrow, Rick D. |
1/31/2008 |
Sierra
Vista, AZ |
| LPO.156 |
Rentfrow, Rick D. |
1/31/2008 |
Sierra
Vista, AZ |
| LPED.72 |
Rizzo, Joseph C. |
1/31/2008 |
Oil
City, PA |
| LPED.152 |
Shero, John E. |
1/31/2008 |
Granbury,
TX |
| LPO.218 |
Sinreich, Norman D. |
1/31/2008 |
Westlake |
| LPED.78 |
Smith, Jean E. |
1/31/2008 |
Canal
Fulton |
| LPO.126 |
Thullen, David M. |
1/31/2008 |
Springfield |
| LPED.55 |
Todd, Holly M. |
1/31/2008 |
Cincinnati |
| LO.162 |
Zinnicker, Stephen E. |
1/31/2008 |
Painesville |
Board
Issues Statement on Scope of Practice for Pedorthists in Ohio
The
Board approved a letter that has since been issued to American
Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics
CEO Cathy Carter, addressing the national discussion regarding
pedorthic scope of practice with a review of the technical, anatomical
and consumer-focused concerns. The letter points out that pedorthic
scope of practice in Ohio is defined under Chapter 4779 of the
Revised Code as restricted to "ankle and below."
OPP
Board President Douglas B. Van Atta, LPO/CPO, writes:
"The
fitting of an orthotic device that extends proximal to the apex
of the medial malleolus (i.e., rises above the ankle) requires
both the educational prerequisites and the training required to
be an Ohio-licensed orthotist. The use of increased leverage and
anatomic area as is inherent in the application of any orthotic
device extending proximal to the apex of the medial malleolus
is, in accordance with the plain language of the Ohio Practice
Act, restricted to an Ohio-licensed orthotist, prosthetist-orthotist,
or other appropriately licensed professional … and is beyond
the permissible scope of an Ohio-licensed pedorthist."
Click
here
for the full text of the letter in PDF format.
Board Approves Language to Move Toward Rules Promulgation Process
Action
seeks to amend the Definitions section in the Rules - OAC
4779-3-01 -- to add language that clarifies the phrase "for
use from the apex of the medial malleolus and below" as it
is used in Section
4779.01 (G) of the Revised Code. The offered language would
codify the noted phrase as: "means that the pedorthic device
does not physically extend proximal to the apex of the medial
malleolus, meaning not extending higher than the middle of the
ankle bone." To comment, send an email
or a fax with the subject line "Pedorthic Scope".
Also
considered for initiation toward promulgation was language to
govern the new criminal record check requirement for new
applicants for licensure. Click here
to review the proposed language. Click here
for a document providing the details of the requirements and procedure
to be followed.
Charges Issued Alleging Falsification,
Misrepresentation of Credentials, and Non-Compliance with Continuing
Education Requirements Against Orthotist
A
Notice of Opportunity for Hearing was approved for issuance to
Elyria Orthotist Dennis L. Nalls, doing business as Delna Health
Enterprise. Click here
to request further information.
Board Accepts Agreement for "surrender … with no right
of restoration" of License in Pedorthics
Akron/Canton
area pedorthist Richard Mittica agreed to give up his license
to practice pedorthics in the state of Ohio less than a year after
it was first issued. Click here
to request further information.
Two O&P Practitioner Seats Open Up
in December 2008
It
was noted that two current members will be "rotating off"
the Board at the end this year, terms expiring December 6, 2008:
Douglas B. Van Atta, LPO/CPO; and Manuel R. Garcia, LPO/CPO. Ohio-licensed
and Ohio-resident Practitioners in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics
interested in serving should download
an application from the Boards
and Commissions section of the Governor's
website.
Board
Meeting Dates Set for Remainder of Year
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May
14, 2008
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July
16, 2008 |
| September
17, 2008 |
December
10, 2008 |
Older “News” (newer documents may supercede)
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- The Board
promulgated a limited package of changes to the Administrative
Code Rules, effective 04/09/2007. Click here for the original
Hearing Notice and proposed language. To see the language in
mark-up format showing deletions and additions, click here. For
current language, please go to the law and rules page. Send comments
in writing by mail or fax, or by email to: BOPP@exchange.state.oh.us.
- Click this link for a narrative discussion of the current pathways
for licensure in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and those that
will remain as of January 2008 according to current statutory
language.
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At
the September 2005 meeting, the Board reviewed a
number of different types of prefabricated orthotic devices,
categorized by HCPCS code numbers and long descriptions, to
determine whether each is or is not within the realm of devices
subject to the Board's regulatory authority granted by ORC Chapter
4779. In its review, the Board members were asked to determine
whether each coded device clearly required custom fitting (bringing
it within regulatory authority), and/or whether each might meet
one or more of the exceptions listed in ORC §4779.01 (D). Click here
for a copy of this guidance to the profession.
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Click here for a summary and detail of regulatory
language regarding supervision in the professions of Orthotics, Prosthetics
and Pedorthics.
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If
you would like to be notified of any future proposed additions or changes to the OPP Board's Administrative
Code Rules, please provide a request in writing by e-mail, fax, or mail. We appreciate
being provided a legible e-mail address whenever possible.
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