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“ Major to direct the administrative staff to do a one hundred (100%) audit of all licensees licensed after July 1, 2002 who have the ABG endorsement to see if they have a current NBRC credential. The motion carried. The NBRC is to be contacted to obtain a list of Tennessee’s current members which is to be cross referenced with active licensees since 2003 that have ABG endorsement. Respiratory therapists are to be notified by post card that according to the rules pertaining to the practice of polysomnographic services a current ABG credential must be maintained. ”

“ Case No.: RBS- 201101614 The pending matter is relative to a violation of a 2010 Board Order. The current action alleges that Respondent failed to comply with her 25 June 2010 Consent Order, requiring that Respondent obtain and maintain the advocacy of TnPAP for a period of no less than three years as well as update the Board with quarterly reports detailing Respondent’s compliance with the terms of the TnPAP contract; notify the Disciplinary Coordinator of any violation of the TnPAP contract; comply with all TnPAP recommendations and maintain one hundred (100%) compliance with her contract. ”

“ Cardene opposes the third pathway to licensure to perform polysomnographic services by respiratory therapists. B. Brevard Haynes, M.D. Member of Tennessee Sleep Society Dr. Haynes expressed concern that proof of completion of competency checklist is not required to be performed in an accredited sleep center. C. Walter Holland, LPT, Tennessee Sleep Society Representative Mr. Holland is in favor of the increase in training hours but is concerned that the checklist does not represent an objective proof of competency. ”