Federation Forum - Winter 2019

Volume 34, Number 2

Articles in this Issue

• President's Message
Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA


• Administrative Staff Corner
Adrienne Price, Director, Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy; Director on the FSBPT Board of Directors


• Overcoming Roadblocks to PT Compact Implementation—The State Perspective
There are multiple advantages to joining the PT Compact, but there are some challenges to getting there. However, FSBPT and the PT Compact staff and members are here to help. This article is based on a presentation by T.J. Cantwell, Kathy Arney, Claire Covert-ByBee, Scott Majors, and Charlotte Martin at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.


• What’s the Buzz All About? Marijuana Legalization and Physical Therapy
Marijuana regulation is complex and there are many areas of regulatory concern that physical therapy boards need to keep in mind. This article is based on a presentation by Troy Costales and Suzanne Tinsley at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.


• The Art of Considering Criminal History as an Indicator of Moral Character
Considering and handling criminal background requires multiple considerations, from decision trees to detailed procedures. This article is based on a presentation by Tina Baum and Fred Olmstead at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.


• NPTE Updates
Stakeholders should be aware of several important initiatives relating to the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), including results from the Practice Analysis, progress towards new item types, refreshed content for the Practice Exam & Assessment Tool (PEAT), and other important updates. This article is based on a presentation by Lorin Mueller and Colleen Lettvin at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.


• Burnout: What Every Regulator Should Know
Clinician burnout has negative effects on patient safety. This article is based on a presentation by Nikki Sleddens and Betsy Becker at the 2019 FSBPT Annual Meeting.

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