Illinois Board of Nursing minutes for Board Meeting held on July 9, 2010 summarized
Jul 27, 2010
- Newsletters and Correspondence were made available for board perusal.
- Michele Bromberg introduced new board members Sandra Kubala and Joan Libner to the board.
- Michele Bromberg indicated that applications relative to Schedule II Controlled Substance are ready.
- It was discussed that duragesic patches are being cut after use which causes absorptions of the medication to the nurse.
- It was reported that there are concerns that many facilities do not require gloves for the removal of the patches.
- Michele Bromburg announced the revisions of the Rules for the Administration of the Nursing Act were filed for the 2nd posting and are on the August schedule with JCAR.
- Representatives from the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) gave a presentation.
- Brief discussion regarding the HB 6065 and HB 6744 bills.