STATE BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FIRE, AND TRANSPORTATION .
Dudley H.A. Wright II, ChairKent Appelhans, Vice ChairDr. Carol Cunningham, State Medical DirectorSTATE BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FIRE, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICESDIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESOHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OhioVirtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams MEETING MINUTESDecember 16, 2020FINALBoard Meeting Date and Location: Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Ohio Department of Public Safety,1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. The meeting was held via Microsoft Teams videoconferencing.Board Members Present: Thomas Allenstein, Kent Appelhans, Herb de la Porte, David DeVore, Geoff Dutton,Patrick Ferguson, Dr. Richard George, Jeffery Jackson, Ruda Jenkins, Mark Marchetta, Stacey Martin, Dr. AmyRaubenolt, Mark Resanovich, Julie Rose, Dr. Hamilton Schwartz, George Snyder, Kevin Uhl and Dudley Wright.Board Members Absent:Karen Beavers, Susan Kearns, and Dr. Glen TinkoffDPS and EMS Staff Members Present: Johanna Burgess, Beverly Cooper, Dr. Carol Cunningham, JoelDemory, Dave Fiffick, Valerie Koker, Eric Mays, Ellen Owens, Rob Wagoner, and Michael WiseAssistant Attorney General: Lidia MowadPublic Present: Guests jointed the meeting via Microsoft Teams audioconferencing.EMFTS Board MeetingWelcome and IntroductionThe meeting began at 10:04 a.m.Mr. Wright welcomed Mr. Geoff Dutton back to the Board. He was reappointed by the Director of the OhioDepartment of Public Safety.Roll CallMr. Thomas AllensteinMr. Kent Appelhans (V.Chair)Ms. Karen BeaversMr. Herb de la PorteMr. David DeVoreMr. Geoff DuttonMr. Patrick FergusonDr. Richard George (arrived 11:25)Mr. Jeffery JacksonMs. Ruda JenkinsMs. Susan sentAbsentPresentPresentAbsentMr. Mark MarchettaMs. Stacey MartinDr. Amy RaubenoltMr. Mark ResanovichMs. Julie RoseDr. Hamilton Schwartz (10:06)Mr. George B. SnyderDr. Glen TinkoffMr. Kevin UhlMr. Dudley Wright (Chair)State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services1970 West Broad Street(614) 466-9447 / (614) 466-9461 FAXP.O. Box 182073www.ems.ohio.gov/about.aspxColumbus, Ohio tPresentAbsentPresentPresent
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 2Open ForumMr. Wright inquired if there were any guests who would like to address the Board. No guests expressed a wishto address the Board.Consent AgendaMr. Wright requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items that were distributed prior to the meetingincluding the EMFTS Board minutes of October 21, 2020, the Certificates of Accreditation, the Certificates ofApproval, the October and November 90-day extension requests, and the October and November EMScertifications.ACTION: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items that were distributed prior to the meetingincluding the EMFTS Board minutes of October 21, 2020, the Certificates of Accreditation, theCertificates of Approval, the October and November 90-day extension requests, and the October andNovember EMS certifications. Mr. Marchetta – First. Mr. Uhl – Second. None opposed. Mr. DeVore(30327) - abstained. Motion approved.Mr. Wright introduced himself as the Chair of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and TransportationServices. The proceedings were called to order at 10.08 a.m. on December 16, 2020.Roll CallMr. Thomas AllensteinMr. Kent Appelhans (V.Chair)Ms. Karen BeaversMr. Herb de la PorteMr. David DeVoreMr. Geoff DuttonMr. Patrick FergusonDr. Richard George (arrived 11:25)Mr. Jeffery JacksonMs. Ruda JenkinsMs. Susan sentAbsentPresentPresentAbsentMr. Mark MarchettaMs. Stacey MartinDr. Amy RaubenoltMr. Mark ResanovichMs. Julie RoseDr. Hamilton Schwartz (10:06)Mr. George B. SnyderDr. Glen TinkoffMr. Kevin UhlMr. Dudley Wright esentAbsentPresentPresentIt was noted for the record that a majority of the members of the Board were present.The Board reviewed the following case(s):SUMMARY SUSPENSION EMS Case No. 2020-120-BE100, Walter A. Lash, Certificate No 79752REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS EMS Case No. 2018-540-BE100, Justin M. Bancroft, Certificate No. 174354EMS Case No. 2019-121-BE100, Heather Roberts, Certificate No. 175817FINAL
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 3 EMS Case No. 2019-232-BE500, Ricardo Galarza Jr., Certificate No. 171515 EMS Case No. 2020-103-BE100, Richard J. Kordish II, Certificate No. 103156Mr. Wright recognized Assistant Attorney General Lidia Mowad for the purpose of providing a brief synopsis ofeach case. EMS Case No. 2020-120-BE100, Walter A. Lash, Certificate No 79752. Mr. Lash is a certified EMTand active from July 20, 2018 to July 29, 2021. On November 17, 2020 in Franklin County CommonPleas Court, Case No. 20CR2258, he pleaded guilty to and was convicted of attempted unlawful sexualconduct with a minor, an F4, in violation of R.C. 2923.02 and 2907.04. The underlying circumstances ofthis conviction involve a child between 13 and 16 years of age. With a proposed summary suspension,the Board must determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Lash’s continuedpractice presents immediate and serious harm to the public and that he has pleaded guilty to a felony. EMS Case No. 2018-540-BE100, Justin M. Bancroft, Certificate No. 174354. Mr. Bancroft is a certifiedEMT and active from September 13, 2019 to September 13, 2022. On April 3, 2019 in the HamiltonCounty Common Pleas Court, Case no. B1805012, Mr. Bancroft pleaded guilty to and was convicted oftwo reduced charges of attempted felonious assault, two Felony 3’s. The Board issued a Notice ofOpportunity for Hearing intending to take action on his certificate on the basis of the felony convictions.The underlying facts were that, without any influence of substances, Mr. Bancroft cause significantdamage to outside bystanders, causing two of the men to suffer broken facial bones, necessitatingreconstructive surgeries, and severe fractures. This matter went to hearing on February 24, 2020, wherehe confirmed the pleas and underlying law enforcement reports and the recommendation was to revokeMr. Bancroft’s EMT certificate. EMS Case No. 2019-121-BE100, Heather Roberts, Certificate No. 175817. Ms. Roberts is a certifiedEMT and active from January 7, 2020 to January 7, 2023. On August 7, 2019, in Muskingum CountyCommon Pleas court, Case no. CR2019-0187, Ms. Roberts pleaded guilty to and was convicted ofaggravated assault. The Board issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing on the basis of the felonyconviction intending to take action on the certificate. Underlying facts involved a domestic dispute whereMs. Roberts allegedly reached for a gun and corkscrew, and caused bruising on her husband whenattempting to push him down the stairs. This matter went to hearing on October 2, 2020 where thehearing examiner confirmed the conviction and considered the underlying facts, and ultimatelyrecommended that the Board not impose a revocation, but rather a suspension for a period of timedeemed appropriate by the Board. EMS Case No. 2019-232-BE500, Ricardo Galarza Jr., Certificate No. 171515. Mr. Galarza is not acertified EMT; however, he was previously certified from 2016 to 2018, expired and reapplied onSeptember 5, 2019. The Division of EMS received a tip-off about two things involving Mr. Galarza. Thetip stated that Mr. Galarza never completed any continuing education for the prior or new certificationsand that he continued to practice and hold himself out as an EMT for 183 calls when he wasn’t certified.The Board issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing on unauthorized practice and failure to maintaincontinuing education records. The matter went to hearing on January 27, 2019 where the hearingexaminer confirmed unauthorized practice and failure to maintain or produce any continuing educationrecords and the recommendation is to revoke the 2016 to 2018 certification and deny the pendingSeptember 5, 2019 application.FINAL
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 4 EMS Case No. 2020-103-BE100, Richard J. Kordish II, Certificate No. 103156. Mr. Kordish iscertified as an advanced emergency medical technician, valid from March 28, 2018 to March 28,2021. On February 13, 2020, in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas court, case no. CR-19-641786-D,pled guilty to 2 counts of drug possession, one count of trafficking, and one count of possessingcriminal tools. Mr. Kordish was not convicted, but opted to enter into an intervention in lieu ofconviction and participate in a series of drug rehabilitation programs. The Board issued a Notice ofOpportunity for Hearing on the guilty plea and finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of convictionfor the felonies. This matter went to hearing on October 27, 2020, where the hearing officer confirmedthe pleas and findings of eligibility for intervention. The underlying facts state that Mr. Kordish houseda marijuana grow operation. The hearing officer also heard from Mr. Kordish and his attorney whereMr. Kordish claimed he never saw or smelled the marijuana. Based on facts and evidence, thehearing examiner recommended that the Board revoke Mr. Kordish’s certification as an AEMT. Mr.Kordish submitted objections to the Board. He claims that his attorney advised him to lie aboutpartaking in drugs or alcohol so that Mr. Kordish could be found eligible for the intervention in lieuprogram. During the hearing Mr. Kordish said that he opted to enter the program to avoid a prisonsentence, however, now he is telling the Board that he lied to the Court to enter into the program.Mr. Wright asked if Mr. Bancroft or his attorney were present. No one was present.Mr. Wright asked if Ms. Roberts or her attorney were present. Ms. Roberts was present and was given theopportunity to speak to the EMFTS Board. Ms. Roberts requested that the Board members take the evidenceprovided into consideration. She has not been practicing for a year and a half due to this situation. She statedshe has gone above and beyond what was asked of her to do. She thanked the Board members for their timeand consideration.Mr. Wright asked if Mr. Galarza or his attorney were present. No one was present.Mr. Wright asked if Mr. Kordish or his attorney were present. Mr. Kordish was present and was given theopportunity to speak to the EMFTS Board. Mr. Kordish explained he had never had any contact with lawenforcement before this incident. He said he is proud of his 15 year career. He requested that the Boardreconsider and thanked the Board for allowing him to speak.GOLDMANSThese proceedings were held before the Board pursuant to Goldman v. State Medical Board of Ohio where therespondents did not properly request a hearing in the cases. The individuals named did not have the ability topresent written or oral testimony; however, they may be present to hear the proceedings and outcome.All Board members received the sworn affidavits and accompanying exhibits for the Goldman proceedings fromthe EMS investigators. The affidavits contained the evidence and testimony upon which was deliberated.There were five adjudications. The proceedings were in the matters of: EMS Case No. 2019-283-BE100, John E. Robinson, Certificate No. 174471EMS Case No. 2019-400-E100, Beverly Santiago, Certificate No. 172313EMS Case No. 2019-445-E100, Charles Baston, Certificate No. 175747EMS Case No. 2019-521-BE100, Jack E. Reall, Certificate No. 29359EMS Case No. 2020-004-E100, Edward K. O’Daniel, Certificate No. 155943Mr. Wright requested a motion to admit the sworn affidavits and the accompanying exhibits in the aforementionedcases into evidence.FINAL
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 5ACTION: Motion to admit the sworn affidavits and accompanying exhibits in the aforementionedcases into evidence. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Dutton – Second. None opposed. None abstained.Motion approved.There was no further evidence to come before the Board and the proceedings closed at 10:28 a.m.ACTION: Motion to recess the meeting for the purpose of entering into quasi-judicialdeliberations. Mr. Ferguson – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. None abstained. Motionapproved.Roll CallMr. Thomas AllensteinMr. Kent Appelhans (V.Chair)Ms. Karen BeaversMr. Herb de la PorteMr. David DeVoreMr. Patrick FergusonDr. Richard GeorgeMr. Jeffery JacksonMs. Ruda JenkinsMs. Susan entPresentPresentAbsentMr. Mark MarchettaMs. Stacey MartinDr. Amy RaubenoltMr. Mark ResanovichMs. Julie RoseDr. Hamilton SchwartzMr. George B. SnyderDr. Glen TinkoffMr. Kevin UhlMr. Dudley Wright resentAbsentPresentPresentSUMMARY SUSPENSION MOTIONACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2020-120-BE100, Walter A. Lash, Certificate Number79752, I move that the Board issue an order to summarily suspend Mr. Lash’s certificate topractice. There is clear and convincing evidence that Respondent’s continued practice presentsa danger of immediate and serious harm to the public and that the certificate holder has pledguilty to Attempted Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a felony of the fourth degree. TheBoard order shall include a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing for violations of Ohio Revised Code4765.112 and Ohio Administrative Code 4765-10-03(B)(2)(a). Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta –Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein and Mr. Ferguson- abstained. Motion approved.REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION MOTIONSACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2018-540-BE100, Justin M. Bancroft, CertificateNumber 174354, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order approving the findings of factand conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the hearing examiner to revoke Mr.Bancroft’s certificate to practice. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr.Allenstein and Mr. Uhl - abstained. Motion approved.FINAL
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 6ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2018-421-E300, Eric R. Johann, EMS CertificateNumber 28408, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Mr. Johann failedto comply with continuing education requirements as indicated in counts 1 and 2 of the Notice ofOpportunity for Hearing and that Mr. Johann’s Advanced Emergency Medical Techniciancertification be revoked. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein abstained. Motion approved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-121-BE100, Heather Roberts, CertificateNumber 175817, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order approving the findings of factand conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the hearing examiner to suspend Ms.Robert’s certificate to practice. The suspension shall be for a period of one (1) year, followed bythree years of probation. Ms. Roberts, as a stipulation that her probation and on completion ofsaid probation, shall submit a BCI&I check at renewal. Ms. Roberts shall complete all otherstandard conditions of renewal during the period of probation. The reason for the backgroundcheck and probation is due to the serious nature of the offenses. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta– Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein - abstained. Motion approved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-232-BE500, Ricardo Galarza, Jr., CertificateNumber 171515, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order approving the findings of factand conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the hearing examiner to revoke Mr. Galarza’scertificate to practice. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein andMr. Ferguson - abstained. Motion approved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2020-103-BE100, Richard J. Kordish II, CertificateNumber 103156, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order approving the findings of factand conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the hearing examiner to revoke Mr. Kordish’scertificate to practice. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein abstained. Motion approved.GOLDMAN MOTIONSACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-283-BE100, John E. Robinson, CertificateNumber 174471, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Mr. Robinson hasbeen convicted of theft while working as an emergency medical technician, that he failed to reportthis conviction to the Board, and that Mr. Robinson’s certification be revoked. Mr. Snyder – First.Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein and Mr. Appelhans- abstained. Motionapproved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-400-E100, Beverly Santiago, Certificate Number172313, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Ms. Santiago has beenconvicted of felony Endangering Children, and that Ms. Santiago’s certification be permanentlyrevoked. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein and Ms. Rose abstained. Motion approved.FINAL
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 7ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-445-E100, Charles Baston, Certificate Number175747, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Mr. Baston has beenconvicted of Possession of Heroin and Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both felonies of the fifthdegree and that Mr. Baston’s certification be permanently revoked.Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta - Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein - abstained. Motionapproved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2019-521-BE100, Jack E. Reall, Certificate Number29359, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Mr. Reall has been convictedof Dereliction of Duty while working as a paramedic, that he failed to report this conviction to theBoard, and that Mr. Reall’s certification be revoked.Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein and Mr. Ferguson - abstained.Motion approved.ACTION: In the matter of EMS Case Number 2020-004-E100, Edward K. O’Daniel, CertificateNumber 155943, I move that the Board issue an adjudication order finding that Mr. O’Daniel hasbeen convicted of felony Possession with Intent to Deliver, and that he failed to report his felonyand misdemeanor convictions on his renewal applications, and that Mr. O’Daniel’s certificationbe permanently revoked. Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. None opposed. Mr. Allenstein- abstained. Motion approved.EMS and Medical Transportation InvestigationsACTION: Executive Session for the purpose of discussing proposed disciplinary action againstcertificate holders pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) or pursuant to121.22(G)(5) that involve matters required to be kept confidential under Ohio Revised CodeSection 149.43(A)(2) or 4765.102(B). Mr. Marchetta – First. Dr. Schwartz – Second. None opposed.None abstained. Motion approved.Roll CallMr. Thomas AllensteinMr. Kent Appelhans (V.Chair)Ms. Karen BeaversMr. Herb de la PorteMr. David DeVoreMr. Patrick FergusonDr. Richard GeorgeMr. Jeffery JacksonMs. Ruda JenkinsMs. Susan entPresentPresentAbsentMr. Mark MarchettaMs. Stacey MartinDr. Amy RaubenoltMr. Mark ResanovichMs. Julie RoseDr. Hamilton SchwartzMr. George B. SnyderDr. Glen TinkoffMr. Kevin UhlMr. Dudley Wright sentPresentAbsentPresentPresent
State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPage 8ACTION: Motion to accept the consent agreement for the following certification case.Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. Mr. Allenstein – Abstained. None opposed. Motionapproved.2020-186-E300ACTION: Motion to close the following education case.Mr. Snyder – First. Mr. Marchetta – Second. Mr. Allenstein – Abstained. Non
EMS Case No. 2020-103-BE100, Richard J. Kordish II, Certificate No. 103156 Mr. Wright recognized Assistant Attorney General Lidia Mowad for the purpose of providing a brief synopsis of each case. EMS Case No. 2020-120-BE100, Walter A. Lash, Certificate No 79752. Mr. Lash is a certified EMT and active from July 20, 2018 to July 29, 2021.
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