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Minutes Of The Meeting

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy

May 3, 4, 5, 2004

 

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2004

 

10:05 a.m.     ROLL CALL

 

The State Board of Pharmacy convened in the Medical Sciences Building-E701, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio with the following members present:

 

Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph. (President); Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph.; Gregory Braylock, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Elizabeth I. Gregg, R.Ph.; Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.; and Dorothy S. Teater, Public Mem­ber.

 

Also present were William T. Winsley, Executive Director; Timothy Benedict, Assistant Executive Director; William McMillen, Licensing Administrator; Mark Keeley, Legislative Affairs Administrator; David Rowland, Legal Affairs Administrator; and Sally Ann Steuk, Assistant Attorney General.

 

This meeting was held at the University of Cincinnati so that the students from the College of Pharmacy could attend.  President Giacalone, Board members, and Board staff introduced themselves to the students and a brief explanation of the meeting process was given.

10:17 a.m.

R-2004-186    Mr. Winsley presented a settlement offer to the Board that had been received in the matter of Terrell L. Mundhenk, R.Ph.  After discussion, Mr. Braylock moved that the settlement offer be denied and that the hearing scheduled for that afternoon proceed.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).

 

Mr. Keeley presented a detailed legislative report to the Board.

 

Mr. McMillen presented a detailed licensing report to the Board.

11:30 a.m.

The Board recessed for lunch.

  1:09 p.m.

The Board reconvened in the Medical Sciences Building-E701, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio with the following members present:

 

Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph. (President); Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph.; Gregory Braylock, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Elizabeth I. Gregg, R.Ph.; Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.; and Dorothy S. Teater, Public Mem­ber.

 

The Board was joined by Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk for the purpose of conducting an adjudication hearing in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729. in the matter of Anthony Kornokovich, R.Ph., Timberlake.  Mr. Lipsyc recused himself from the hearing and the resulting deliberations.

  2:25 p.m.

The hearing ended and the record was closed.  The Board took a brief recess.

  3:00 p.m.

The Board was joined by Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk for the purpose of conducting an adjudication hearing in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729. in the matter of Terrell L. Mundhenk, R.Ph., Centerville.

  5:40 p.m.

The hearing ended and the record was closed.  The Board meeting recessed until Tues­day, May 4, 2004.

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004

 

  8:10 a.m.     ROLL CALL

 

The State Board of Pharmacy convened in Room West-B&C, 31st Floor, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio with the following members present:

 

Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph. (President); Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph.; Gregory Braylock, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Elizabeth I. Gregg, R.Ph.; Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.; Dorothy S. Teater, Public Mem­ber; and James E. Turner, R.Ph.

 

Mr. Rowland announced that the following settlement agreements for Stephen A. Summers, R.Ph. and Elaine Woll, R.Ph. had been signed and were effective.

 

R-2004-187                               SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

(Docket No. D-040211-059)

 

In The Matter Of:

 

STEPHEN ANDREW SUMMERS, R.Ph.

9597 Pence Jones Road

Waynesville, Ohio 45068

(R.Ph. No. 03-2-16556)

 

This Settlement Agreement is entered into by and between Stephen Andrew Summers and the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, a state agency charged with enforcing the Pharmacy Prac­tice Act and Dangerous Drug Distribution Act, Chapter 4729. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Stephen Andrew Summers voluntarily enters into this Agreement being fully informed of his rights afforded under Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, including the right to repre­sentation by counsel, the right to a formal adjudication hearing on the issues contained herein, and the right to appeal.  Stephen Andrew Summers acknowledges that by entering into this agreement he has waived his rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

 

Whereas, the Board is empowered by Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code to suspend, revoke, place on probation, refuse to grant or renew an identification card or enforce a monetary penalty on the license holder for violation of any of the enumerated grounds therein.

 

Whereas, Stephen Andrew Summers is licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio.

 

Whereas, on or about February 11, 2004, pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, Stephen Andrew Summers was notified of the allegations or charges against him, his right to a hearing, his rights in such hearing, and his right to submit contentions in writing.  Stephen Andrew Summers requested a hearing; it was scheduled and continued.  The Feb­ruary 11, 2004, Notice of Opportunity for Hearing contains the following allegations or charges:

 

(1)     Records of the Board of Pharmacy indicate that Stephen Andrew Summers was originally licensed in the State of Ohio on August 6, 1986, pursuant to examina­tion, and is currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio.

 

(2)     Stephen Andrew Summers did, from January, 2003, through September, 2003, with purpose to deprive, knowingly obtain or exert control over the property of Mr. Prescription Pharmacy, by deception, to wit: Stephen Andrew Summers admit­tedly stole cash from his employer.  Audit figures show the amount stolen to exceed $38,000.  Such conduct is in violation of Section 2913.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

(3)     Stephen Andrew Summers did, from January, 2003, through September, 2003, knowing that an investigation was likely to be instituted, alter, destroy, conceal, or remove a record, document, or thing with purpose to impair its value or availability as evidence in such investigation, to wit: during a course of stealing money from his employer's cash register, Stephen Andrew Summers cleared or altered cash register entries so that his thefts would not be detected or proven.  Such conduct is in violation of Section 2921.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Stephen Andrew Summers neither admits nor denies the allegations stated in the Notice of Opportunity for Hearing letter dated January 7, 2004; however, the Board has evidence suffi­cient to sustain the allegations and hereby adjudicates the same.

 

Wherefore, in consideration of the foregoing and mutual promises hereinafter set forth, and in lieu of a formal hearing at this time, Stephen Andrew Summers knowingly and voluntarily agrees with the State Board of Pharmacy to the following:

 

(A)     Stephen Andrew Summer’s pharmacist identification card, No. 03-2-16556, will be placed on probation for two years, effective from the date of this Agreement.

 

(B)     Stephen Andrew Summers agrees to the imposition of a monetary penalty of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) due and owing within thirty days from the effective date of this Agreement.  Checks should be made payable to the “Treasurer, State of Ohio” and mailed with the enclosed form to the State Board of Pharmacy, 77 South High Street, Room 1702, Columbus, Ohio  43215-6126

 

(C)     The terms of probation are as follows:

 

(1)     The State Board of Pharmacy hereby declares that Stephen Andrew Summer’s pharmacist identi­fication card is not in good standing and thereby denies the privilege of being a preceptor and training pharmacy interns pursuant to paragraph (D)(1) of Rule 4729-3-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

 

(2)     Stephen Andrew Summers may not serve as a responsible pharmacist.

 

(3)     Stephen Andrew Summers must, during the period of probation, notify any future employers of his probation and its terms.

 

(4)     Stephen Andrew Summers may destroy, assist in, or witness the de­struction of controlled substances.

 

(5)     Stephen Andrew Summers must not violate the drug laws of the State of Ohio, any other state, or the federal government.

 

(6)     Stephen Andrew Summers must abide by the rules of the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

 

(7)     Stephen Andrew Summers must comply with the terms of this Agree­ment.

 

If, in the judgment of the Board, Stephen Andrew Summers appears to have violated or breached any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy reserves the right to, at any time, revoke probation, modify the conditions of probation, and reduce or extend the period of probation, and/or the Board may institute formal disciplinary proceedings for any and all possible violations or breaches, including but not limited to, alleged violation of the laws of Ohio occurring before the effective date of this Agreement.

 

Stephen Andrew Summers acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the terms of this agreement and that all questions asked have been answered in a satisfactory manner.  Any action initiated by the Board based on alleged violation of this Agreement shall comply with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Stephen Andrew Summers waives any and all claims or causes of action he may have against the State of Ohio or the Board, and members, officers, employees, and/or agents of either, arising out of matters which are the subject of this Agreement.  Stephen Andrew Summers waives any rights of appeal pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

This Settlement Agreement shall be considered a public record, as that term is used in Sec­tion 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code, and shall become effective upon the date of the Board President’s signature below.

 

 

R-2004-188                               SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

(Docket No. D-040107-051)

 

In The Matter Of:

 

ELAINE L. WOLL, R.Ph.

4468 Classic Drive

Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

(R.Ph. No. 03-2-13136)

 

This Settlement Agreement is entered into by and between Elaine L. Woll and the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, a state agency charged with enforcing the Pharmacy Practice Act and Dangerous Drug Distribution Act, Chapter 4729. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Elaine L. Woll voluntarily enters into this Agreement being fully informed of her rights afforded under Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, including the right to representation by counsel, the right to a formal adjudication hearing on the issues contained herein, and the right to appeal.  Elaine L. Woll acknowledges that by entering into this agreement she has waived her rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

 

Whereas, the Board is empowered by Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code to suspend, revoke, place on probation, refuse to grant or renew an identification card or enforce a monetary penalty on the license holder for violation of any of the enumerated grounds therein.

 

Whereas, Elaine L. Woll is licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio.

 

Whereas, on or about January 7, 2004, pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, Elaine L. Woll was notified of the allegations or charges against her, her right to a hearing, her rights in such hearing, and her right to submit contentions in writing.  Elaine L. Woll requested a hearing; it was scheduled and continued.  The January 7, 2004, Notice of Opportunity for Hearing contains the following allegations or charges:

 

(1)     Records of the Board of Pharmacy indicate that Elaine L. Woll was originally licensed in the State of Ohio on August 9, 1978, pursuant to examination, and is currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio.

 

(2)     

 

 

(3)    

 

(4)     

 

(5)     

 

Elaine L. Woll neither admits nor denies the allegations stated in the Notice of Opportunity for Hearing letter dated January 7, 2004; however, the Board has evidence sufficient to sustain the allegations and hereby adjudicates the same.

 

Wherefore, in consideration of the foregoing and mutual promises hereinafter set forth, and in lieu of a formal hearing at this time, Elaine L. Woll knowingly and voluntarily agrees with the State Board of Pharmacy to the following:

 

(A)     Elaine L. Woll’s pharmacist identification card, No. 03-2-13136, will be placed on probation for two years, effective from the date of this Agreement.

 

(B)     Elaine L. Woll agrees to the imposition of a monetary penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) due and owing within thirty days from the effective date of this Agreement.  Checks should be made payable to the “Treasurer, State of Ohio” and mailed with the enclosed form to the State Board of Pharmacy, 77 South High Street, Room 1702, Columbus, Ohio  43215-6126

 

(C)     

 

(D)     The terms of probation are as follows:

 

(1)     The State Board of Pharmacy hereby declares that Elaine L. Woll's phar­macist identi­fication card is not in good standing.

 

(2)     Elaine L. Woll must, during the period of probation, notify any future employers of her probation and its terms.

 

(3)     Elaine L. Woll must not violate the drug laws of the State of Ohio, any other state, or the federal government.

 

(4)     Elaine L. Woll must abide by the rules of the Ohio State Board of Phar­macy.

 

(5)     Elaine L. Woll must comply with the terms of this Agreement.

 

If, in the judgment of the Board, Elaine L. Woll appears to have violated or breached any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy reserves the right to, at any time, revoke probation, modify the conditions of probation, and reduce or extend the period of probation, and/or the Board may institute formal disciplinary proceedings for any and all possible violations or breaches, including but not limited to, alleged violation of the laws of Ohio occurring before the effective date of this Agreement.

 

Elaine L. Woll acknowledges that she has had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the terms of this agreement and that all questions asked have been answered in a satis­factory manner.  Any action initiated by the Board based on alleged violation of this Agree­ment shall comply with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Elaine L. Woll waives any and all claims or causes of action she may have against the State of Ohio or the Board, and members, officers, employees, and/or agents of either, arising out of matters which are the subject of this Agreement.  Elaine L. Woll waives any rights of appeal pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

This Settlement Agreement shall be considered a public record, as that term is used in Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code, and shall become effective upon the date of the Board President’s signature below.

 

  8:12 a.m.

Mrs. Gregg moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investi­gation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Braylock and a roll call vote was conducted by President Giacalone as follows: Adelman-Yes, Braylock-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Gregg-Yes, Kost-Yes, Lipsyc-Yes, Teater-Yes, and Turner-Yes.

9:00 a.m.

R-2004-189    The Executive Session ended and the meeting was opened to the public.  Mr. Kost moved that the Board adopt the following Order in the matter of Anthony Kornokovich, R.Ph.:

 

ORDER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

(Docket No. D-031016-021)

 

In The Matter Of:

 

ANTHONY KORNOKOVICH, R.Ph.

86 Eastshore Boulevard

Timberlake, Ohio 44095

(R.Ph. No. 03-3-16986)

 

INTRODUCTION

 

THE MATTER OF ANTHONY KORNOKOVICH CAME FOR HEARING ON MAY 3, 2004, BEFORE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: ROBERT P. GIACALONE, R.Ph. (presiding); DIANE C. ADELMAN, R.Ph.; GREGORY BRAYLOCK, R.Ph.; SUZANNE R. EASTMAN, R.Ph.; ELIZABETH I. GREGG, R.Ph.; LAWRENCE J. KOST, R.Ph.; DOROTHY S. TEATER, PUBLIC MEMBER.

 

ANTHONY KORNOKOVICH WAS REPRESENTED BY JOHN R. IRWIN, M.D. AND THE STATE OF OHIO WAS REPRESENTED BY SALLY ANN STEUK, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.

 

SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE

State’s Witnesses

 

None

 

Respondent's Witnesses

 

1.  Anthony Kornokovich, R.Ph., Respondent

2.  Christopher M. Holzman, R.Ph.

 

State's Exhibits

 

1.  Reinstatement Hearing Request letter from John R. Irwin, M.D.  [10-07-03]

1A-1E.  Procedurals

2A.  Copy of State Board of Pharmacy Order in re Anthony Kornokovich, R.Ph.  [05-15-03]

2. 

3. 

4. 

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7. 

8. 

 

Respondent's Exhibits

 

A1-A3.  Facsimile copy of PRO Pharmacist's Recovery Contract for Tony Kornokovich  [12-10-02]

B.  Support Group Attendance Verification cover letter from Anthony Kornokovich  [04-28-04]

C1-C13. Calendar pages for April 2003 to April 2004