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FSBPT Forum - 2020
Volume 35
Articles in this Issue
Articles will be posted throughout the year.
President's Perspective: Being Nimble in 2020 and Beyond
By Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
The CBA Forum: Anchored to the Rock
By Adrienne Price, Director, Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy; Director on the FSBPT Board of Directors
An Overview of Trauma’s Impact on Boundary Violation Investigations
Trauma victims have unique needs that regulators should be aware of. This article is an adaptation of a presentation by Michael Milnor and Nancy Oglesby at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
Communicating with Key Stakeholders: Lessons from the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board
Regulatory boards should establish plans and procedures for communicating to key stakeholders both regularly and during crises. This article is based on a presentation by Jennifer Kandt at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
Overcoming Barriers to Participation in the ELDD
The Exam Licensure and Disciplinary Database is a valuable resource for member boards to ensure public protection and it is important to use creative solutions to overcome the barriers to participation. This article is based on a presentation by Seif A. Mahmoud at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
Setting the BAR: The Board self-Assessment Resource
The Board Assessment Task Force created a new tool that will help boards conduct a self-assessment and provide resources to improve performance and advance their missions. This article is based on a presentation by Michelle Sigmund-Gaines and Charlotte Martin at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting as well as a May 2020 webinar by Leslie Adrian.
An Impossible Dream? Practice Advice in Physical Therapy Regulation
The role of a Practice Advisor is sometimes misunderstood, but they serve an important function and the information they glean from close contact with registrants can help inform regulatory activities. This article is based on a presentation by Leanne Loranger and Susan Paul at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
The 2018 FSBPT Membership Survey and the Building Blocks of Success
The 2018 FSBPT Membership survey assessed members’ thoughts on important initiatives, services, and the value of the organization. This article is based on a presentation by Megan Certo and Debra Semans at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
Leveraging Operational Metrics to Help Justify State Board Regulatory Decisions: A Comparison of Two Jurisdictions
A comparison of two states, Nevada and Virginia, examines the advantages of having operational metrics.
A Political Dog and Pony Show: Policy Making in Support of Animal Physical Therapy
The practice of treating animals by physical therapists has grown nationwide since the late 1970s, but not without political controversy. This article is based on a presentation by Kirk Peck at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.
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