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V 800.3 A615 2009/10 c.l ----/ OKLAHOMA BOARD OF VETERINAR \RECEIVED JUL 2 1 2010 MEDICAL OFFICEOFTHE GOVERNOR EXAMINERS ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1,2009 - JUNE 30, 2010 BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF July 1,2009 Through June 30, 2010 Board Member JimLee,DVM Dan Danner, DVM Jeff Tidwell, DVM Paul Sells, DVM Tammy Ward, Esq. Frank Denney, DVM Position President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Member Member Member Term Expires 5/9/2015 5/9/2013 5/9/2012 5/9/2011 5/9/2014 5/9/2014 Staff Position Cathy Kirkpatrick G. Dale Fullerton Kelly D. Rahill Melody Thompson, RVT Executive Director Investigator Administrative Assistant Investigative Assistant Legal Services Jim Barwick, Asst Attorney General 313 NE 21st Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Cabinet Secretary John Richard 2 BOARD PURPOSE The primary responsibility and obligation of the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as specified in Title 59 Sec. 698.1 et seq. and Title 775 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code is to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of veterinary medicine. Laws, rules and regulations governing the granting and subsequent use of the privilege to practice veterinary medicine are conferred on the Board by the citizens of the State of Oklahoma, acting through their elected representatives. Additionally, the duties of proceeding against the unprofessional and unlawful practice of veterinary medicine and enforcing the Veterinary Practice Act is also delegated to the Board as specified in the above referenced statutes and administrative codes. HISTORICAL 1913 On March 10, 1913, the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is established with five Board members under the Act "To Define And Regulate The Practice Of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, In The State Of Oklahoma". The license requirements: a DVM degree and State examination. License fee is $15.00. Those practicing veterinary medicine prior to the act, who did not have a degree, are grandfathered in after taking and passing the State examination. Of the 256 non-graduates who took the examination, 17 failed. On July 3, 1913, the first license is issued to a non-graduate, W. P. Smith, of Apache, Oklahoma. The first license issued to a graduate is to Dr. C. R. Walter, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Walter was a graduate of Kansas City Veterinary College. 289 licenses are issued: 50 to graduates and 239 to non-graduates. 1937 On May 22, 1937 the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act was redrafted to improve standards in the practice of veterinary medicine. 1949 On July 1, 1949, the first woman to receive a license in Oklahoma is issued to Dr. Margaret P. Denison, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her license number 0421 is granted by reciprocity. Dr. Denison was a graduate of Kansas State College and was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on March 31, 1927. 1956 National Board Examination is required for DVM licensure. 1981 Clinical Competency Test is included in the requirements for DVM licensure. Animal Technicians are recognized. Technician requirements for certification: Graduate of an accredited school, National and State examinations, and six hours of mandatory continuing education. 1989 License fee is $25.00. Mandatory 20 hours of continuing education is required for DVM renewals. 3 1990 License fee is $50.00. HISTORICAL (continued) 1991 Under the leadership of Dr. Joe Howell, the Board embarked on a reorganization program and contracted the services of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Once the Board was satisfied with the reorganization, it subsequently decided to lease it's own office and function as the Board was intended. 1992 License fee is $100.00. Separation from the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. 1993 The name of "Animal Technician" is changed to "Certified Veterinary Technician". 1997 There are 1762 actively licensed or certified. With the passing of pari-mutuel racing in 1983, the expansion of horse racing, the OTBA breeding program and the commencement of a major racetrack in 1988, the demand for licensure in the State of Oklahoma has steadily risen. Since 1988 the Board's activity has increased at an annual rate of 5%. 1998 There are 1882 actively licensed or certified. 80 licenses were issued by examination. A new law is passed, Section 698.5a of Title 59: Investigators for the Board will be considered peace officers should such any Investigator be certified as a peace officer by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and have state wide jurisdiction. 1999 There are 1816 actively licensed or certified. 75 licenses were issued by examination. On April 19, 1999 House Bill 1344 is signed by Governor Keating and this legislation will become effective November 1, 1999. Some of the aspects of the bill was to establish minimum standards for practicing veterinarians and included the addition of a lay member to the Board for the first time in state history. 2000 There are 1915 actively licensed or certified. 89 licenses were issued by examination. In May, 2000, two new laws were passed; Senate Bill 838, relating to animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment, and House Bill 2353, allows a Certified Euthanasia Technician to administer denatured sodium pentobarbital. These legislations were signed by Governor Keating and will become effective November 1,2000. New rules were drafted and became effective May 11, 2000, which included, the license renewal fee was increased to $125.00, licensure by endorsement fee increased to $625.00, and reinstatement fee increased to $625.00. 4 ___________________________ L HISTORICAL (continued) 2001 There are 1915 actively licensed or certified. 93 licenses and certificates were issued by examination. In May, 2001 new rules were approved, which included certifying an individual to become an animal euthanasia technician. This new certification relieves the veterinarian the liability of dispensing a controlled dangerous substance to unlicensed individuals and also municipalities will have an avenue to purchase and store Controlled Dangerous Substances lawfully. Also, the inactive status for a certified veterinary technician (CVT) was deleted and additional continuing education hours for the CVT. 2002 There are 1943 actively licensed and certified. 94 licenses and certificates were issued by examination. In July 2002 new rules will be approved, which included acceptance of online continuing education available to the veterinarians and technicians. Effective for November 2002, new rules for the veterinary technicians; A veterinary technician will be registered and this will be interchangeable with the title certified. 2003 There are 1952 actively licensed and registered. 85 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 5 Faculty licenses were issued; and 5 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In July 2003 new rules will be approved, which included new rules for the technicians and clarification of a name change from certified to registered. Effective for November 2003; under practice defined for veterinarians; adds complimentary and alternative therapies. 2004 There are 1932 actively licensed and registered. 101 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 10 Faculty licenses were issued; and 4 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In July 2004 new rules were approved, which included a license renewal fee increase to $175 for veterinarians; $45 for technicians and the reactivation fee for a license renewal was increased to $100. Effective for November 2004 there will be a new statute that provides; all information obtained in the course of an investigation, including reports provided to the Board shall be held confidential by the Board. In October 2003 the first training for the Animal Euthanasia Technicians was conducted. There were seven candidates for the training and all seven candidates passed the written and practical examination. The practical examination was given at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. 2005 There are 2051 actively licensed and registered. 133 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 9 Faculty licenses were issued; and 7 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In May 2005 new rules were approved, which defines Complementary and Alternative. Effective for November 2005 there will be a new statute that has been included in Acts Not Prohibited, it provides; any individual that has certification in animal massage therapy which meets the Board standard and acquires liability insurance for engaging in animal massage therapy after a written referral from a licensed veterinarian. 5 HISTORICAL (continued) 2006 There are 2113 actively licensed and registered. 162 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 12 licenses and certificates were reinstated. Effective for July 2006 new rules will be enacted, which includes WholesalerlDistributors of veterinary labeled prescription drugs must comply by ensuring a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists before the issuance of drugs to the end-user. Additionally, rules regarding animal massage therapy have been defmed. Effective for November 2006 an addition to the Abandoned animal statute that allows the veterinarian to notify the owner or the owner's agent by hand delivery before disposing of the animal in a humane manner 2007 There are 2147 actively licensed and registered. 136 licenses were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 14 licenses and certificates were reinstated. Effective July 2007 new rules were enacted that require all new faculty licensees to take the Jurisprudence examination. Additionally, a provisional license can be obtained (after Board approval) to practice veterinary medicine after meeting all requirements and payment of $300. 2008 There are 2202 actively licensed and registered. 174 licenses were issued by examination; 10 Faculty licenses were issued; and 8 licenses and registrations were reinstated. Effective July 2008 new rules were enacted that allow additional duties for a RVT to perform without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Also, reduction of the mandatory Continuing Education requirements to allow for 2 hours only; reduce Journals and Auto-tutorials from five hours to four hours. 2009 There are 2270 actively licensed and registered. 162 licenses were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 10 licenses and registrations were reinstated. Effective April 2009 new rules were enacted that allow 10 additional duties for a RVT to perform without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Also, the license renewal fee for veterinarians increased to $225 and a new fee was approved for continuing education extensions, the fee will be $100. 2010 There are 2331 actively licensed and registered. 206 licenses were issued by examination; 17 Faculty licenses were issued; and 9 licenses and registrations were reinstated. The legislature and Governor passed HB 3202, which will be effective August 27, 2010. This Bill stipulates that of the five veterinarian board members, one must be an equine practitioner and one must be a large animal practitioner; it defines teeth floating; inserts the words animal husbandry, teeth floating and farriery in Section 698.12 of the Act; any individual that is certified by the Board and pays a certification fee of $200 can engage in non-veterinary equine dental care. 6 EXAMINATIONS - LICENSES - CERTIFICATIONS EXAMINATIONS FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 163 134 189 110 183 174 325 300 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25o .FY 2008 []FY 2009 []FY 2010 DVM TECHNICIANS LICENSES/CERT ISSUED FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM SDVM FACULTY TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 84 5 10 75 94 5 14 48 103 4 17 72 .FY 2008 DFY 2009 DFY 2010 99 89 79 69 59 49 39 29 19 9 -1 OVM SDVM FACULTY TECHNICIAN CURRENTLY LICENSED/CERT FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM 1801 SDVM 6 FACULTY 33 TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 362 1838 4 41 387 1883 1 34 413 .FY2008 1900 1800 1700 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 [JFY2009 OFY 2010 DVM SDVM FACULTY TECH 7 IN V ESTIGATIoN DIVISIoN INVESTIGATION DIVISION PURPOSE The primary purpose of the investigation division is to investigate complaints and adverse information concerning licensees, certificate holders and unlicensed individuals involved in the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine. The division develops and brings forward cases which require either administrative discipline or criminal prosecution with respect to issues dealing with unprofessional conduct and criminal activity. The investigation division currently consists of one full-time investigator who conducts investigations throughout the entire state. In preparation for this duty, the investigator attended investigative training seminars in both traditional law enforcement issues and administrative regulatory law, particularly in the field of the interview process, evidence recovery, and administrative due process. Regulatory seminars are attended, and cross training with other state agencies is taken advantage of. 2009- 2010 INVESTIGATIVE HIGHLIGHTS • Dale Fullerton completed in service training with the Oklahoma Bureau Narcotics, Association of Oklahoma Narcotics Enforcers courses as well as numerous CLEET courses. He worked several joint investigations with the Food and Drug Administration, The Horse Racing Commission, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture. • Continuing to streamline the complaint and investigative process, which thoroughly addresses the public's needs, while at the same time protecting the defendant's due process rights. • Closed 186 Criminal and Administrative cases. • Inspected and approved 5 Animal Control agencies or Animal Shelter organizations located in various locations in Oklahoma. 25 Euthanasia technicians were approved to be employed at these locations. 8 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED The Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, Title 59 Section 698.1 et seq., empowers the Board with the authority to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine. These powers and duties include reviewing and investigating complaints and adverse information about licensees and certificate holders, in addition to halting the unlicensed or illegal practice of veterinary medicine in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this state. Additionally, misconduct compromises the good name of the entire professional community. Complaints are therefore received by the Board to ensure that the consumer secures competent professional services. Each consumer who desires to lodge an official complaint against a licensed professional or unlicensed practitioner is promptly sent the agency's official complaint forms. Investigations are generally initiated after a complaint form is returned to the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; however, complaints can also be received from other agencies, or an official complaint/investigation can be initiated by the office of the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. All complaints are recorded as to the date in which the complaint form was requested and sent out by mail, and what date the complaint form was received for review. FY08 FY09 FYIO Complaints received 76 72 82 Complaint initiated by OSBVME or other agency 50 61 85 Total number of complaints reviewed 126 133 167 Complaints carried over from the previous year 21 16 19 TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS HANDLED 147 149 186 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 o COMPLAINTS RECEIVED CARRYOVER COMPLAINTS HANDLED .FY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY 2010 9 END OF YEAR CASE STATUS Complaint files remaining open at the end of the 2009-10 fiscal year were previously approved for an administrative or criminal investigation, and remain active until they are closed for cause or adjudicated before the proper forum. Hearings are initiated after a determination is made where probable cause exists that a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act has allegedly been committed. FY08 FY09 FYIO A. Administrative cases remaining open at the close of the fiscal year 19 21 21 B. Cases scheduled for administrative hearing and adjudication 1 1 3 C. Awaiting outcome of state criminal prosecution 1 0 0 TOTAL CASES REMAINING OPEN AT THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 21 22 24 ITEM A ITEMS ITEMe TOTALS FY 2008 • FY 2009 0FY 2010 10 CLOSED CASE DISPOSITIONS All complaints received by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners are reviewed by an investigator, the agency attorney, and a licensed veterinarian. This procedure insures that evidentiary, due process, administrative, and probable cause issues are properly addressed, in addition to how the minimum standards of veterinary practice relate to questions raised in the complaint, and whether or not a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act exists. A case may be closed out in a variety of ways, including recommendations for an administrative hearing or for criminal prosecution. FY08 FY09 FYIO A. Cases before Board, citation & fine issued or Surrender 11 12 11 B. Investigations in which there was "no violation" established 64 66 88 C. Cases in which a "letter of concern" was issued 18 15 20 D. Cases which lacked foundation or jurisdiction and referred 16 16 38 E. Cases which reversed the complaint by complainant 2 0 0 F. Cases in which there was a cease and desist letter issued 17 18 29 TOTAL CASES CLOSED DURING THE RESPECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 128 127 186 80 200 180 160 140 120 100 60 40 20 o ITEM A ITEMB ITEMC ITEM 0 ITEME ITEM F TOTALS .FY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY2010 11 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY CASE Disciplinary actions are the result of a formal complaint and citation having been filed and adjudicated before the Board en bac, in compliance with the Oklahoma Administrative Code, the Administrative Procedures Act and the Open Meetings Act. The number of revocations, suspensions and probations can be the result of several cases pending against a single licensee. Disciplinary actions are not necessarily indicative of the number of licensees. FYIO A. Cases closed by revocation or Surrender of License B. Cases closed by suspension or non renewed C. Cases closed by censure I citation and fme issued D. Lay person criminal conviction wi possible Board hearing E. Cases closed with letter of concern F. Cases closed with no violation/dismissed-referred G. Cases closed with a cease and desist letter issued 'rorAL CASES CLOSED 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 o+-"--- ITEM A ITEMB ITEMC ITEM 0 ITEME TOTAL DFY 2008 .FY 2009 FY08 3 3 4 1 8 64/18 17 128 ITEMF FY09 4 1 6 1 15 66/16 18 127 ITEMG DFY 2010 o 2 9 o 20 88/38 29 186 12 FINES AND COSTS BY CASE The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may require, as a condition of any adverse disciplinary action, the re-payment of costs expended by the Board in the investigation and prosecution of said cause. The Board may also impose an administrative penalty of up to and including $5,000.00 for each day a violation continues, and may recover probationary fees as provided for in the Veterinary Practice Act's Administrative Rules and Regulations. During the 2009-10 fiscal year, there was eight Citation and Fines issued for a total of $3,000.00 and the Board levied $10,000 in administrative penalties and $1,000 in investigative and prosecutive reimbursement. FY08 FY09 FYIO Investigative costs Penalties/Fines imposed Probation fees imposed 3 3 3 2 2 o 1 2 2 TOTAL 9 4 5 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 O~-L-- COSTS PENALTIES PROS. FEES TOTAL DFY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY 2010 13 OKLAHOMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADDRESS 201 NE 38th Terrace Suite '1' Oklahoma City, OK 73105 TELEPHONE (405) 524-9006 FAX (405) 524-9012 WEB PAGE httpz/rwww.okvetboard.com E-MAIL sta.f.l@Jokvetboard.com 14
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Full text | V 800.3 A615 2009/10 c.l ----/ OKLAHOMA BOARD OF VETERINAR \RECEIVED JUL 2 1 2010 MEDICAL OFFICEOFTHE GOVERNOR EXAMINERS ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1,2009 - JUNE 30, 2010 BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF July 1,2009 Through June 30, 2010 Board Member JimLee,DVM Dan Danner, DVM Jeff Tidwell, DVM Paul Sells, DVM Tammy Ward, Esq. Frank Denney, DVM Position President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Member Member Member Term Expires 5/9/2015 5/9/2013 5/9/2012 5/9/2011 5/9/2014 5/9/2014 Staff Position Cathy Kirkpatrick G. Dale Fullerton Kelly D. Rahill Melody Thompson, RVT Executive Director Investigator Administrative Assistant Investigative Assistant Legal Services Jim Barwick, Asst Attorney General 313 NE 21st Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Cabinet Secretary John Richard 2 BOARD PURPOSE The primary responsibility and obligation of the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as specified in Title 59 Sec. 698.1 et seq. and Title 775 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code is to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of veterinary medicine. Laws, rules and regulations governing the granting and subsequent use of the privilege to practice veterinary medicine are conferred on the Board by the citizens of the State of Oklahoma, acting through their elected representatives. Additionally, the duties of proceeding against the unprofessional and unlawful practice of veterinary medicine and enforcing the Veterinary Practice Act is also delegated to the Board as specified in the above referenced statutes and administrative codes. HISTORICAL 1913 On March 10, 1913, the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is established with five Board members under the Act "To Define And Regulate The Practice Of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, In The State Of Oklahoma". The license requirements: a DVM degree and State examination. License fee is $15.00. Those practicing veterinary medicine prior to the act, who did not have a degree, are grandfathered in after taking and passing the State examination. Of the 256 non-graduates who took the examination, 17 failed. On July 3, 1913, the first license is issued to a non-graduate, W. P. Smith, of Apache, Oklahoma. The first license issued to a graduate is to Dr. C. R. Walter, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Walter was a graduate of Kansas City Veterinary College. 289 licenses are issued: 50 to graduates and 239 to non-graduates. 1937 On May 22, 1937 the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act was redrafted to improve standards in the practice of veterinary medicine. 1949 On July 1, 1949, the first woman to receive a license in Oklahoma is issued to Dr. Margaret P. Denison, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her license number 0421 is granted by reciprocity. Dr. Denison was a graduate of Kansas State College and was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on March 31, 1927. 1956 National Board Examination is required for DVM licensure. 1981 Clinical Competency Test is included in the requirements for DVM licensure. Animal Technicians are recognized. Technician requirements for certification: Graduate of an accredited school, National and State examinations, and six hours of mandatory continuing education. 1989 License fee is $25.00. Mandatory 20 hours of continuing education is required for DVM renewals. 3 1990 License fee is $50.00. HISTORICAL (continued) 1991 Under the leadership of Dr. Joe Howell, the Board embarked on a reorganization program and contracted the services of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Once the Board was satisfied with the reorganization, it subsequently decided to lease it's own office and function as the Board was intended. 1992 License fee is $100.00. Separation from the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. 1993 The name of "Animal Technician" is changed to "Certified Veterinary Technician". 1997 There are 1762 actively licensed or certified. With the passing of pari-mutuel racing in 1983, the expansion of horse racing, the OTBA breeding program and the commencement of a major racetrack in 1988, the demand for licensure in the State of Oklahoma has steadily risen. Since 1988 the Board's activity has increased at an annual rate of 5%. 1998 There are 1882 actively licensed or certified. 80 licenses were issued by examination. A new law is passed, Section 698.5a of Title 59: Investigators for the Board will be considered peace officers should such any Investigator be certified as a peace officer by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and have state wide jurisdiction. 1999 There are 1816 actively licensed or certified. 75 licenses were issued by examination. On April 19, 1999 House Bill 1344 is signed by Governor Keating and this legislation will become effective November 1, 1999. Some of the aspects of the bill was to establish minimum standards for practicing veterinarians and included the addition of a lay member to the Board for the first time in state history. 2000 There are 1915 actively licensed or certified. 89 licenses were issued by examination. In May, 2000, two new laws were passed; Senate Bill 838, relating to animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment, and House Bill 2353, allows a Certified Euthanasia Technician to administer denatured sodium pentobarbital. These legislations were signed by Governor Keating and will become effective November 1,2000. New rules were drafted and became effective May 11, 2000, which included, the license renewal fee was increased to $125.00, licensure by endorsement fee increased to $625.00, and reinstatement fee increased to $625.00. 4 ___________________________ L HISTORICAL (continued) 2001 There are 1915 actively licensed or certified. 93 licenses and certificates were issued by examination. In May, 2001 new rules were approved, which included certifying an individual to become an animal euthanasia technician. This new certification relieves the veterinarian the liability of dispensing a controlled dangerous substance to unlicensed individuals and also municipalities will have an avenue to purchase and store Controlled Dangerous Substances lawfully. Also, the inactive status for a certified veterinary technician (CVT) was deleted and additional continuing education hours for the CVT. 2002 There are 1943 actively licensed and certified. 94 licenses and certificates were issued by examination. In July 2002 new rules will be approved, which included acceptance of online continuing education available to the veterinarians and technicians. Effective for November 2002, new rules for the veterinary technicians; A veterinary technician will be registered and this will be interchangeable with the title certified. 2003 There are 1952 actively licensed and registered. 85 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 5 Faculty licenses were issued; and 5 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In July 2003 new rules will be approved, which included new rules for the technicians and clarification of a name change from certified to registered. Effective for November 2003; under practice defined for veterinarians; adds complimentary and alternative therapies. 2004 There are 1932 actively licensed and registered. 101 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 10 Faculty licenses were issued; and 4 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In July 2004 new rules were approved, which included a license renewal fee increase to $175 for veterinarians; $45 for technicians and the reactivation fee for a license renewal was increased to $100. Effective for November 2004 there will be a new statute that provides; all information obtained in the course of an investigation, including reports provided to the Board shall be held confidential by the Board. In October 2003 the first training for the Animal Euthanasia Technicians was conducted. There were seven candidates for the training and all seven candidates passed the written and practical examination. The practical examination was given at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. 2005 There are 2051 actively licensed and registered. 133 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 9 Faculty licenses were issued; and 7 licenses and certificates were reinstated. In May 2005 new rules were approved, which defines Complementary and Alternative. Effective for November 2005 there will be a new statute that has been included in Acts Not Prohibited, it provides; any individual that has certification in animal massage therapy which meets the Board standard and acquires liability insurance for engaging in animal massage therapy after a written referral from a licensed veterinarian. 5 HISTORICAL (continued) 2006 There are 2113 actively licensed and registered. 162 licenses and certificates were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 12 licenses and certificates were reinstated. Effective for July 2006 new rules will be enacted, which includes WholesalerlDistributors of veterinary labeled prescription drugs must comply by ensuring a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists before the issuance of drugs to the end-user. Additionally, rules regarding animal massage therapy have been defmed. Effective for November 2006 an addition to the Abandoned animal statute that allows the veterinarian to notify the owner or the owner's agent by hand delivery before disposing of the animal in a humane manner 2007 There are 2147 actively licensed and registered. 136 licenses were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 14 licenses and certificates were reinstated. Effective July 2007 new rules were enacted that require all new faculty licensees to take the Jurisprudence examination. Additionally, a provisional license can be obtained (after Board approval) to practice veterinary medicine after meeting all requirements and payment of $300. 2008 There are 2202 actively licensed and registered. 174 licenses were issued by examination; 10 Faculty licenses were issued; and 8 licenses and registrations were reinstated. Effective July 2008 new rules were enacted that allow additional duties for a RVT to perform without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Also, reduction of the mandatory Continuing Education requirements to allow for 2 hours only; reduce Journals and Auto-tutorials from five hours to four hours. 2009 There are 2270 actively licensed and registered. 162 licenses were issued by examination; 14 Faculty licenses were issued; and 10 licenses and registrations were reinstated. Effective April 2009 new rules were enacted that allow 10 additional duties for a RVT to perform without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Also, the license renewal fee for veterinarians increased to $225 and a new fee was approved for continuing education extensions, the fee will be $100. 2010 There are 2331 actively licensed and registered. 206 licenses were issued by examination; 17 Faculty licenses were issued; and 9 licenses and registrations were reinstated. The legislature and Governor passed HB 3202, which will be effective August 27, 2010. This Bill stipulates that of the five veterinarian board members, one must be an equine practitioner and one must be a large animal practitioner; it defines teeth floating; inserts the words animal husbandry, teeth floating and farriery in Section 698.12 of the Act; any individual that is certified by the Board and pays a certification fee of $200 can engage in non-veterinary equine dental care. 6 EXAMINATIONS - LICENSES - CERTIFICATIONS EXAMINATIONS FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 163 134 189 110 183 174 325 300 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25o .FY 2008 []FY 2009 []FY 2010 DVM TECHNICIANS LICENSES/CERT ISSUED FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM SDVM FACULTY TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 84 5 10 75 94 5 14 48 103 4 17 72 .FY 2008 DFY 2009 DFY 2010 99 89 79 69 59 49 39 29 19 9 -1 OVM SDVM FACULTY TECHNICIAN CURRENTLY LICENSED/CERT FY08 FY09 FYIO DVM 1801 SDVM 6 FACULTY 33 TECHNICIANS (RVT & CAET) 362 1838 4 41 387 1883 1 34 413 .FY2008 1900 1800 1700 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 [JFY2009 OFY 2010 DVM SDVM FACULTY TECH 7 IN V ESTIGATIoN DIVISIoN INVESTIGATION DIVISION PURPOSE The primary purpose of the investigation division is to investigate complaints and adverse information concerning licensees, certificate holders and unlicensed individuals involved in the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine. The division develops and brings forward cases which require either administrative discipline or criminal prosecution with respect to issues dealing with unprofessional conduct and criminal activity. The investigation division currently consists of one full-time investigator who conducts investigations throughout the entire state. In preparation for this duty, the investigator attended investigative training seminars in both traditional law enforcement issues and administrative regulatory law, particularly in the field of the interview process, evidence recovery, and administrative due process. Regulatory seminars are attended, and cross training with other state agencies is taken advantage of. 2009- 2010 INVESTIGATIVE HIGHLIGHTS • Dale Fullerton completed in service training with the Oklahoma Bureau Narcotics, Association of Oklahoma Narcotics Enforcers courses as well as numerous CLEET courses. He worked several joint investigations with the Food and Drug Administration, The Horse Racing Commission, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture. • Continuing to streamline the complaint and investigative process, which thoroughly addresses the public's needs, while at the same time protecting the defendant's due process rights. • Closed 186 Criminal and Administrative cases. • Inspected and approved 5 Animal Control agencies or Animal Shelter organizations located in various locations in Oklahoma. 25 Euthanasia technicians were approved to be employed at these locations. 8 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED The Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, Title 59 Section 698.1 et seq., empowers the Board with the authority to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine. These powers and duties include reviewing and investigating complaints and adverse information about licensees and certificate holders, in addition to halting the unlicensed or illegal practice of veterinary medicine in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this state. Additionally, misconduct compromises the good name of the entire professional community. Complaints are therefore received by the Board to ensure that the consumer secures competent professional services. Each consumer who desires to lodge an official complaint against a licensed professional or unlicensed practitioner is promptly sent the agency's official complaint forms. Investigations are generally initiated after a complaint form is returned to the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; however, complaints can also be received from other agencies, or an official complaint/investigation can be initiated by the office of the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. All complaints are recorded as to the date in which the complaint form was requested and sent out by mail, and what date the complaint form was received for review. FY08 FY09 FYIO Complaints received 76 72 82 Complaint initiated by OSBVME or other agency 50 61 85 Total number of complaints reviewed 126 133 167 Complaints carried over from the previous year 21 16 19 TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS HANDLED 147 149 186 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 o COMPLAINTS RECEIVED CARRYOVER COMPLAINTS HANDLED .FY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY 2010 9 END OF YEAR CASE STATUS Complaint files remaining open at the end of the 2009-10 fiscal year were previously approved for an administrative or criminal investigation, and remain active until they are closed for cause or adjudicated before the proper forum. Hearings are initiated after a determination is made where probable cause exists that a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act has allegedly been committed. FY08 FY09 FYIO A. Administrative cases remaining open at the close of the fiscal year 19 21 21 B. Cases scheduled for administrative hearing and adjudication 1 1 3 C. Awaiting outcome of state criminal prosecution 1 0 0 TOTAL CASES REMAINING OPEN AT THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 21 22 24 ITEM A ITEMS ITEMe TOTALS FY 2008 • FY 2009 0FY 2010 10 CLOSED CASE DISPOSITIONS All complaints received by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners are reviewed by an investigator, the agency attorney, and a licensed veterinarian. This procedure insures that evidentiary, due process, administrative, and probable cause issues are properly addressed, in addition to how the minimum standards of veterinary practice relate to questions raised in the complaint, and whether or not a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act exists. A case may be closed out in a variety of ways, including recommendations for an administrative hearing or for criminal prosecution. FY08 FY09 FYIO A. Cases before Board, citation & fine issued or Surrender 11 12 11 B. Investigations in which there was "no violation" established 64 66 88 C. Cases in which a "letter of concern" was issued 18 15 20 D. Cases which lacked foundation or jurisdiction and referred 16 16 38 E. Cases which reversed the complaint by complainant 2 0 0 F. Cases in which there was a cease and desist letter issued 17 18 29 TOTAL CASES CLOSED DURING THE RESPECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 128 127 186 80 200 180 160 140 120 100 60 40 20 o ITEM A ITEMB ITEMC ITEM 0 ITEME ITEM F TOTALS .FY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY2010 11 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY CASE Disciplinary actions are the result of a formal complaint and citation having been filed and adjudicated before the Board en bac, in compliance with the Oklahoma Administrative Code, the Administrative Procedures Act and the Open Meetings Act. The number of revocations, suspensions and probations can be the result of several cases pending against a single licensee. Disciplinary actions are not necessarily indicative of the number of licensees. FYIO A. Cases closed by revocation or Surrender of License B. Cases closed by suspension or non renewed C. Cases closed by censure I citation and fme issued D. Lay person criminal conviction wi possible Board hearing E. Cases closed with letter of concern F. Cases closed with no violation/dismissed-referred G. Cases closed with a cease and desist letter issued 'rorAL CASES CLOSED 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 o+-"--- ITEM A ITEMB ITEMC ITEM 0 ITEME TOTAL DFY 2008 .FY 2009 FY08 3 3 4 1 8 64/18 17 128 ITEMF FY09 4 1 6 1 15 66/16 18 127 ITEMG DFY 2010 o 2 9 o 20 88/38 29 186 12 FINES AND COSTS BY CASE The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may require, as a condition of any adverse disciplinary action, the re-payment of costs expended by the Board in the investigation and prosecution of said cause. The Board may also impose an administrative penalty of up to and including $5,000.00 for each day a violation continues, and may recover probationary fees as provided for in the Veterinary Practice Act's Administrative Rules and Regulations. During the 2009-10 fiscal year, there was eight Citation and Fines issued for a total of $3,000.00 and the Board levied $10,000 in administrative penalties and $1,000 in investigative and prosecutive reimbursement. FY08 FY09 FYIO Investigative costs Penalties/Fines imposed Probation fees imposed 3 3 3 2 2 o 1 2 2 TOTAL 9 4 5 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 O~-L-- COSTS PENALTIES PROS. FEES TOTAL DFY 2008 .FY 2009 DFY 2010 13 OKLAHOMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS ADDRESS 201 NE 38th Terrace Suite '1' Oklahoma City, OK 73105 TELEPHONE (405) 524-9006 FAX (405) 524-9012 WEB PAGE httpz/rwww.okvetboard.com E-MAIL sta.f.l@Jokvetboard.com 14 |
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