Ramona Carper

The Board discussed various civil matters, investigations, and status reports related to individual credential holders and complaint cases, including the issuance of an immediate temporary suspension and conditional reinstatements. Updates were provided regarding draft amendments to the Practice Act, TOEFL Task Force, and Informed Consent Task Force. The Board reviewed the second quarter financial report, discussed administrative regulations, established an ethics task force, and reviewed compact state status. Additionally, the meeting included reports on internal office administration, professional membership trends, and the approval of licensee, reinstatement, and renewal applications.

The meeting commenced with the Board Chair reiterating the mission of public protection concerning physical therapy services and emphasizing adherence to legal authority. Key actions involved disciplinary matters discussed during an Executive Session, leading to subsequent votes on various cases reviewed by the Complaint Committee. Several cases from 2023 and 2024 were closed due to insufficient evidence, while some 2025 cases led to authorizing Board Counsel to draft an agreed order or referring a complaint to the Occupational Therapy Board. The Board addressed IPTPC contract compliance issues, authorizing formal charges in one instance and issuing a warning in another, and also released one credential holder from monitoring probation. Discussions covered updates on Practice Act amendments, topics from the FSBPT Annual Education Conference, NCIT Training, and tabling the issue of a 'retired' status change until the 2027 renewal cycle. The Board established the 2026 meeting schedule and appointed officers and committee members for 2026. During the Executive Director's Report, the Board discussed the financial status, administrative regulations, updates on educational assistance programs, and the PT Compact report. Furthermore, the Board approved a 4% salary increase for the Executive Director following his annual review and established an Informed Consent Task Force. Actions were taken regarding application reviews, issuing a Private Admonishment in one case and approving a credential without restrictions in another, and clarifying the scope of practice for NMES and dry needling inquiries. Finally, the Board approved funding for up to five attendees for the CAPTASA conference and approved the Settlement Agreement of Voluntary Surrender for a credential holder under Immediate Temporary Suspension.

The Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy convened to discuss several key issues. The board addressed civil matters and investigations, including ongoing and closed cases, and authorized the opening of investigations for new complaints. Updates were provided on monitoring probations, the Practice Act Review Committee, and the CLEAR Annual Education Conference. The Executive Director presented financial and administrative reports, discussed regulation changes, and reviewed staff reports, including requests for clarification on prescriptive authority and the addition of an "inactive or retired" status. The board also discussed upcoming conferences and approved new licenses, reinstatements, and renewal applications.

The session focused on funding programs, riverport capital improvement needs, and strategies seen in other states. Discussions included the Kentucky airport improvement program, its opportunities and constraints, and a review of peer state funding. Federal funding programs, including the infrastructure bill, were also discussed. The session aimed to foster collaboration between Kentucky ports and state agencies to invest in ports and waterway infrastructure.

The summit focused on the Kentucky Riverport Investment Strategy. Discussions included updates on the study's progress, the status of the freight industry, stakeholder engagement, and economic development opportunities related to river ports. The summit also addressed the importance of funding and investment in river ports, market capture, business intelligence, and the development of a success roadmap for promoting the ports and attracting future investment.