Physical Therapy Board of California Progress Notes
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PROGRESS NOTES PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD OF CALIFORNIA FALL 2019 INSIDE THIS EDITION President’s Message .......................................................1 Do We Have Your Email Address? ..............................2 Watch for Us .....................................................................3 Stay Connected ................................................................3 Board Members ................................................................3 Executive Staff ..................................................................3 Do You Want to Host a Board Meeting? ....................4 Benefits of Attending a Board Meeting ......................5 What a BreEZe for Consumers .....................................6 Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Hotline .....................6 A Personal Account from a Licensee in Recovery .........7 P.T. Spotlight ......................................................................9 ‘Therapist of Record’ and ‘Hand-Off’ Procedure .......11 Continuing Competency ..............................................13 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PTBC Milestones .............................................................13 PTBC Outreach Services .............................................14 Changing Seasons Go Green! ........................................................................14 By Alicia Rabena-Amen, Board President Student Presentations Feedback ................................15 Autumn greetings to California consumers, New Physical Therapists ..............................................16 licensees, applicants, and students! As seasons New Physical Therapist Assistants ...........................20 change, we’re reflecting on highlights of the Administrative Actions—Discipline ............................22 past year and looking forward to the next year, Administrative Actions—Citations ..............................24 underscoring growth in both instances. Although spring has come and gone, “going green” continues to be an ambition of the PTBC. The biggest example of this has been the online (continued on page 2) (President’s Message, continued from page 1) licensing system implemented by the Department of Though leaves begin to fall this autumn, the PTBC Consumer Affairs called BreEZe. The PTBC continued still anticipates opportunities for growth. Internally, to see more people using BreEZe. As a result, fewer additional staff will be joining the PTBC, most notably applicants are applying by paper, which most often an assistant executive officer. The PTBC also looks allows us to issue licenses quicker; more licensees forward to the progress on new office space in the are renewing and making name and address changes same building, as we outgrew our current space some online with transactions updating immediately; and time ago. more consumers are using functions such as verifying active licenses, which gives the most up-to-date status Another area of growth continues to be the PTBC’s of a license. Think about this: What gives you the outreach efforts. Through this newsletter, our hope most accurate information on license status, a pocket is to reach more stakeholders, most especially license or BreEZe? The answer, of course, is BreEZe! consumers. If your school program, employer, or city would like the PTBC to visit for an educational The warmth of summer brought the June Board opportunity or to host a Board meeting, please meeting to California State University, Long Beach, for contact the PTBC, as we welcome suggestions for the first time. The PTBC continues to boost outreach new affiliations and locations. efforts to reach geographical areas and PT and PTA programs that have not previously been visited. This As winter approaches, we applaud and welcome new also gives consumers and licensees from that area licensees. The additions to our profession mean that an opportunity to attend a Board meeting and view more consumers will benefit from all that physical a live administrative hearing. When members of the therapy practice has to offer. On behalf of Board public are present at meetings, we encourage their members and PTBC staff, we send our warm wishes frequent participation, as we welcome and value for good health and continued wellness. each individual’s unique perspective. Please see our website for upcoming quarterly meetings. Do we have your email address? Licensees are required to provide the Physical accelerated delivery and exchange of information will Therapy Board of California (PTBC) with an email decrease processing times in all aspects of the address if the licensee has one. Email is an efficient PTBC’s programs and facilitate licensees keeping conduit for sharing information between the PTBC and apprised of laws and regulations and PTBC activities. its applicants and licensees. The PTBC will be able to Moreover, with the transition to the BreEZe system, communicate regarding the status of applications, email will be the standard method of communication. renewals, and requests for various PTBC services; You can submit/update your email address using provide law and regulation updates; and disseminate BreEZe or submit your address change with BreEZe. important PTBC news directly to each applicant and You may also submit your email address in writing to licensee—from the PTBC to your door (or email inbox). the PTBC; please include your name and license It doesn’t get much easier! The PTBC hopes this number. 2 PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD OF CALIFORNIA WATCH FOR US STAY CONNECTED Board meetings are held throughout California to give The Physical Therapy Board of California is on the public and licensees the opportunity to attend. Facebook and Twitter. Follow us at: Information regarding dates, locations, and agendas facebook.com/PTBCnews for Board meetings are posted on the PTBC website twitter.com/PTBCnews (www.ptbc.ca.gov) at least 10 days prior to the meeting dates. or visit our website at www.ptbc.ca.gov. BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE STAFF President Executive Officer Alicia Rabena-Amen, P.T., DPT Jason Kaiser Sarah Conley, Manager Vice President Katarina Eleby, M.A. Application and License Maintenance Services Programs Jesus Dominguez, P.T., Ph.D. Daniel Drummer, P.T., DPT Liz Constancio, Manager Tonia McMillan Administrative Services Program Elsa Ybarra, Manager Consumer Protection Services Program From left to right: Board Members TJ Watkins, former Public Member; Jesus Dominguez, P.T., Ph.D.; Alicia Rabena-Amen, P.T., DPT; Daniel Drummer, P.T., DPT; Katarina Eleby, M.A., Public Member; Tonia McMillian, Public Member; and Jason Kaiser, Executive Officer. The Board convenes in public meetings to conduct the physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to business of the Physical Therapy Board of California learn more about the issues and operations of PTBC. (PTBC), make regulatory and enforcement decisions, Can’t attend a meeting? While you won’t receive and to address other issues within their jurisdiction. continuing competency credit, you can still view the Continuing competency hours may be awarded for meeting actions via webcast. Become a Facebook attending Board meetings in person to encourage friend of PTBC and you’ll receive notification and a link to gain access on the meeting day. PROGRESS NOTES FALL 2019 3 DO YOU WANT TO HOST A BOARD MEETING? Who is the Physical Therapy Board of California? The Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) is a government agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. PTBC licenses and disciplines Mission of the PTBC physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. To advance and protect the The PTBC provides three principal types of consumer services: verifies education and background prior to interests of the people of licensure, provides information about the practice of California by the effective physical therapy by physical therapists and physical administration of the Physical therapist assistants, and investigates complaints Therapy Practice Act. against physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Board Meetings Board meetings are mandated to three per year. Vision of the PTBC Typically, PTBC conducts four meetings a year in areas of Northern and Southern California. Board The standard for consumer meetings are usually two days long and the public is protection in physical therapy. highly encouraged to attend. Benefits of Hosting a Board Meeting • Consumers in the area can be educated on the practice of physical therapy. • Licensees in the area can attend and receive Information on continuing competency credit while having their Hosting a Board Meeting voices heard on topics being discussed. Contact: April Beauchamps Email: [email protected] • Students and applicants can attend in between Phone: (916) 561-8202 classes and learn how PTBC operates and how For more information on board meetings visit: decisions are made that affect the profession. www.ptbc.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml • Name recognition for the hosting location. 4 PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD OF CALIFORNIA BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A BOARD MEETING BY APRIL BEAUCHAMPS The Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) has understanding and knowledge about the profession four meetings a year in the areas of Northern and you are entering. Southern California. Board meetings are typically two The PTBC advocates for the consumer, and consumer days long and can be watched online or seen in protection is its highest priority. As a consumer, the person. Watching the Board meeting online is an primary benefit of attending