Kathy Miller

The meeting included discussions on new licensees, a report from the Violations Committee, an update on the legal compliance review by the Examiners of Public Accounts, and a financial report. There was also a Communications Committee report where the ownership of the board's brochure design was discussed, and a Wellness Committee report. The board discussed proposed amendments to Rule 700-X-2-.09 and suggestions for improving the board's nominations/elections process. Updates were provided on Alabama Interactive's online renewal software, and topics for the August 2015 newsletter were assigned.

The meeting included discussions on setting up a Drop Box and linking to the Administrative Code on the Legislative Review website. Reports were given on new licensee activity, renewals, and recommendations from the Violations Committee. The Interim Executive Director reported on resuming work in the office and a blast email sent to licensees concerning a fraud Phishing Scam. The application process for a new Executive Director was discussed. An Administrative Code Change was addressed, and a motion was made to move forward with the RFP for Investigative Services. The Board discussed the Alabama Practice Act definition of Physical Therapy Assistant and agreed the definition is adequate.

The board discussed concerns and disagreements with the Alabama Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, including an upcoming Q&A session at the Association's fall conference. The Violations Committee's recommendation to dismiss complaints was approved for lack of violation. The board discussed proposed legislation to create the Office of Regulatory Oversight and its potential impact. The board also discussed the ownership of the Board brochure design and instructed the executive director to create a .pdf copy for the website. The board approved draft language to be included in a blast email call for nominations for persons interested in serving as a consumer member. The board determined it would not be appropriate to approve a statement for an individual vendor regarding ProCert Certified Continuing Competence Activities.

The meeting included discussions on the new state travel payment schedule, the reinstatement of the board training program, and a leadership seminar. The Alabama Physical Therapy Association's intent to modify the Practice Act to promote patient choice and physical therapy as an alternative to opioids was also discussed. The board reviewed new licensee activity, violations committee reports, the executive director's report, communications committee report, wellness committee report, and the financial report. The board also discussed administrative code modifications and the Leadership Issues Forum. The Jurisprudence Access Module was tabled indefinitely. The next meeting was scheduled for October 18, 2018, at Wallace Community College in Hanceville.

The meeting included discussions on changes in state travel policy, the process for soliciting nominees for board openings, and updates to office desktop units. There were reports on new licensees, violations, activities in the Administrative Office, communications, wellness, and financial status. The board discussed the purchase of a new database system, modifications to the Administrative Code, and the Jurisprudence Access Module. Additionally, the Samford accreditation process and an inquiry about the Practice Act were addressed.