1. The Office of Professional Discipline For Professional Practice Committee Public Session 2008 Louis J. Catone Professional Conduct Officer Presented on 3/18/2008

2. Cases Opened 2005-2007

3. Cases Closed 2005-2007

4. Cases Heard By The Board Of Regents 2005 To 2007 YearConsentedHearing Panel Direct Referral Total Cases Heard By BOR 20054704234546 20064403772549 20074591947525

5. Cases Resolved 2005-2007

6. Professional associations representing over 700,000 licensees support a $3.33 annual surcharge No new State $$ requested Protect the Public from Illegal Practice Need to address complaints of illegal practice continues  SED has authority to civilly prosecute unlicensed practitioners  The Regents have adopted regulations to begin a skeletal implementation, but to fully carry out this responsibility, a new unit is needed - solely dedicated to investigating, prosecuting, monitoring, and adjudicating illegal practice cases

7. ILLEGAL PRACTICE CASES INVESTIGATED BY OPD HOME HELPER INC. /HURTIG EVANS, INC. Two companies were providing unlicensed nurses to various state agencies defrauding the state in excess of 3.5 million dollars. WILLIAM DAVID RAMIREZ Ramirez engaged in Illegal Practice of Medicine performing cosmetic surgery at his residence resulting in the permanent disfigurement of some patients.. MICHAEL SORODSKY Sorodsky was engaged in the illegal practice of medicine by claiming to be able to cure untreatable cancer conditions. HANNA MASSAGE INC. Investigation uncovered five spas offering massage by unlicensed individuals that actually was a front for prostitution.

8. Summary Suspension Factors Legal Factors: Screening Factors: –Serious actual harm –Potentially serious harm –Repetitive negligence or incompetence

9. Steps In The Summary Suspension Process OPD serves the licensee with a petition for summary suspension. The licensee responds in writing to the petition. OPD replies in writing to the licensee’s response. OPD presents an oral argument before a member of the Board of Regents, outlining the particulars of the case. The individual member of the Board of Regents reports to the full Board. The Board of Regents makes a determination on the case, approving or disapproving the summary suspension. An expedited investigation, prosecution and completion of regular disciplinary proceedings follow a summary suspension. This proceeding involves a full scale panel hearing, when appropriate.