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Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians meeting — November 6, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Posted: October 31, 2024 3:30 p.m.
Cisco Webex Link 

Overview

This meeting is open to the public via WebEx or telephone.

Cisco WebEx Information

  • Webex Link
  • Meeting ID: 2535 485 2656
  • Passcode: DOP1234 (3671234 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Call-in Information:

  • +1-617-315-0704 United States Toll (Boston)
  • +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll
  • Access Code: 2535 485 2656

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

Housekeeping

  • Call meeting to order
  • Roll Call for attendance

Board Business

  • Public agenda for November 6, 2024 – VOTE
  • Public meeting minutes from October 2, 2024 – VOTE
  • Opticians Association of Massachusetts (OAM): Fall conference November 2-3, 2024 – report to the board

Correspondence

  • Correspondence to ABO/NCLE regarding combined ABO Basic & ABO Practical Exam – VOTE
  • Correspondence from M. Bean Territory Director 

Application Review

  • Kevin Francisco -VOTE
  • Shiyanne Ashle Dunkley – VOTE
  • Amy Forbes-Larkin – VOTE 

Discussion

  • Review draft dispensing optician apprenticeship policy. -VOTE
  • Review draft frequently asked questions regarding: VOTE
    • starting an apprenticeship, taking exams, and applying for licensure
    • managers serving as apprentices
    • lab work
    • extending an apprenticeship
  • Review draft interpretation of 235 CMR 4.04(6) Lens Hardening, including drop ball testing. - VOTE
  • Review possible dispensing optician monitoring requirements and practice restrictions.
  • Recommendations for URAMP requirements and practice restrictions for dispensing opticians. 

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

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