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Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration in Optometry meeting — March 19, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Posted: March 11, 2025 4 p.m.
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Overview

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  • Meeting ID: 2534 330 8847
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If you need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the meeting, contact the DPH ADA Coordinator Stacy Hart at Stacy.Hart@mass.gov in advance of the meeting. While the Board will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may require distinctive requests or the hiring of outside contractors and may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting.

Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any A.I. applications, without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

Agenda

Meeting called to order:

  • Roll Call for attendance

Board Business:

  • Review public agenda
    • January 15, 2025 public session minutes
    • Presentation on the Unified Recovery and Monitory Program (URAMP)
      • Proposed practice and supervision criteria
      • Staff action policy for operational management – VOTE
    • Hybrid meetings for board members – VOTE

Correspondence:

  • ARBO Statement Regarding Part II Exam Score Error
  • E. Scharff

Discussion:

  • National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Self Queries
  • Massachusetts Society of Optometrists glaucoma course proposal and schedule
  • K. Keeley Application
    • New York State Optometry Board enhanced scope of practice
    • NERCOATS examination for licensed optometrists

Executive Session:

The Board will meet in Executive Session as authorized pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) for the purpose of discussing the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Specifically, evaluate the Good Moral Character as required for registration for a pending applicant.

Cases, Investigative Conference, Settlement Offers [Closed session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112 §65C]: 

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