The Executive Committee gathered at Dr.
Khoriaty's home and the meeting started promptly at 7:30 PM. Attendance was
taken:
Present: Drs. Khoriaty, Lipsitz, Sanchez, Malva, Shevell, Patel, Shah,
Weiner, DiJohn, Kolak, Trivilino, Sabogal, Rapaport, Salemi, Villarin,
DiLello, Muratore and Stein,
Excused: Drs. Lieser, A Reddy, Abularrage and St Laurent
Absent: Drs. Weiss and Shukla
The minutes of the March 25, 2003 meeting were reviewed and unanimously
approved.
President's remarks
Dr. Khoriaty began her first meeting as President welcoming and thanking
everybody for the strong showing and support for this meeting.
She also announced that CME would be given by Flushing Hospital Medical
Center.
A website has been established. It has been set up by Dr Khoriaty's
son. The website is found at
www.queenspediatricsociety.com. The cost will be $75 to register the
domain name for
5 years, and a low monthly maintenance fee. (note from the webmaster: I
have agreed to remain the web site designer and administrator at no charge
to the society for the duration of Dr. Khoriaty's presidency. Afterwards, I
will be happy to provide any support necessary to ensure continued growth
and success of the website and a smooth transition to a new webmaster -
George Khoriaty, MD).
Secretary's Report
No comments.
Treasurer's Report
Dr. St. Laurent was excused, but sent the following report: that 86 members
had paid the dues, so far.
Bank balances:
Checking Account $15,549.84
Money Market $66,361.65
TOTAL $81,911.49
Auditing Committee Report
Dr Lipsitz reported that income tax forms relating to QPS were appropriately
handled.
Fetus and Newborn Committee
Report
No report.
Liaison Committee Report
Dr. Patel reported on the Chapter Meeting in Chicago.
1) Bad news for pediatrics. Electronic medical records are being strongly
promoted
and costs will be high, affecting the general pediatrician.
2) In the year 2006, Federal regulations will try to implement electronic
prescriptions. Dr Patel received an E-mail from the state. Costs again will
affect the general pediatrician.
Dr. Patel spoke on inviting members From QPS to the District Meeting at San
Diego
in February. Drs. Muratore and Salemi to go.
Dr Patel informed that two committees in Chapter 2 are held by QPS members
Injury Prevention: Dr Abularrage
Emergency Room: Dr Jeffrey Schor
Membership Committee Report
No new members to present.
Dr Fernanda Kupferman appointed to be new membership chair
Nominating Committee Report
No Report
Outing Committee Report
Dr Sanchez was highly and favorably reappointed to head this Committee by
Dr Khoriaty.
Dr Sanchez announced that there is a desire to have the outing in Queens.
This will
be explored further.
Program Committee Report
Dr. DiJohn stated he had been asking QPS members as to what topics should be
lectured on.
A statement of not using speakers with backing from pharmaceutical companies
was approved.
The next speaker will be Dr Fermin Gonzalez on October 14, 2003.
The title : Depression and Suicidality in Adolescents.
A plan to put future programs on the website was approved.
Public Relations Report
Dr Malva informed that Helen Marshall, the Queens Borough President was
giving out car seats. Ms. Marshall would like the QPS represented.
Dr Weiner stated that at Jamaica Hospital a conference on the Autism
Spectrum is being given and that all in QPS are invited.
An ad-hoc awards committee is still in place to look into future programs
for a financial grant by the QPS.
Dr Malva suggested giving monies to schools for helmets. Discussion pending.
Dr Weiner made a suggestion to give a certificate at a trauma center to
redeem a helmet at a store. Discussion pending.
Resident and Medical Student
Committee Report
Dr Rapaport stated that she is preparing the Resident's Presentation in
April.
Dr Rapaport suggested to invite 2 residents to the ped meeting in order to
introduce them to the QPS. She also suggested to offer the chief resident a
free membership in the QPS. Discussion pending.
School Health Committee Report
Dr Kolak informed the executive committee on present school policies:
1) 504 forms should be filled out appropriately, if not, they will be
returned to MD.
2) TB policies are still in "muddy waters." For now only new admissions are
required to have PPD's planted
3) Everybody needs the mandated three immunizations for hepatitis B.
4) Varicella vaccine should be given by the time they enter kindergarten.
5) No free immunizations will be given by schools.
Youth Advocacy Committee Report
Dr Leiser was excused. A report was sent by her to Dr Khoriaty regarding
school helmets. This will be elaborated in the next meeting.
Office Practice Committee Report
No report.
Injury Prevention Committee
No report.
Communications Committee
Dr Muratore was asked to write a historical review regarding QPS. This will
be posted on the website and will be presented by Dr. Muratore at the first
general QPS meeting.
Pictures of the members of QPS were solicited to be placed on the website.
Old Business
Dr. Khoriaty stated that as of yet no specific injury prevention program was
in place. She asked to pursue this plan and obtain ideas.
Dr Weiner stated that an outreach program that is in place, with children
who have problems with alcohol and drugs would be an appropiate program.
Further review will be done.
Dr Salemi renewed the implementation of the Reach out and Read program.
Stated how favorably it has been done at other institutions and has strong
support from the Academy.
Dr. Muratore brought up the point of QPS involvement of censorship and legal
concerns on choosing specific subjects of books.
Dr Rapaport will report on Dr Hugh Gogh's involvement with the Reach out and
Read program.
Dr Weiner informed of the success and benefit of this program at Jamaica
Hospital.
Drs. Salemi, Villarin and Sabogal will regroup and report regarding this
issue.
Dr Stein informed that private practices might be another resource to use
the Reach out anf Read program.
A motion was opened and withdrawn regarding the fee of the QPS membership.
The dues for 2003-2004 will remain at $100 (one hundred dollars).
A suggestion to send applications at different hospitals and offering them
at Grand Rounds was made and approved.
New Business
Dr Malva suggested to look at what members signed up in the last five years,
and are still members.
A buddy system was suggested to bring along members to the meetings.
A suggestion was made and approved to send website previews of upcoming
meetings.
With new applications for members a welcome message will be given to them by
the president.
There was no further business and meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Gonzalo Sabogal, MD,
Secretary
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