APTA Flashcards

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APTA is a . . .

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Professional organization representing PTs, PTAs & SPTs

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APTA mission is . . .

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Building a community that advances the profession of PT to improve the health of society

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APTA vision is . . .

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Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience

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APTA strategic plan 2022 - 2025 includes

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Relevance
Stewardship
Quality
Value

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Relevance

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Increase member value & engagement

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Stewardship

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Foster long-term sustainability of the PT profession

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Quality

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Elevate the quality of care provided by PTs & PTAs

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Value

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Maximize stakeholder awareness of the value of PT

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9
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Leadership & governance breakdown

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Members
Components :
- chapters (51)
- sections (18)
- assemblies
House of delicates
Board of directors

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10
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Movement system is:

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Endocrine
Nervous
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Integumentary
Musculoskeletal

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Federal advocacy priorities

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Medicare policies & payment
Telehealth
Opioid epidemic
Education & workforce
Health information technology infrastructure

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APTA Pennsylvania core purpose & mission:

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To represent, advocate & advance the practice of PT in the commonwealth of PA

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2020 vision

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Unrestricted direct access
Recognized in the commonwealth
Providers of choice & leaders in the prevention of impairment
Wellness & restorative care of neuromusculoskeletal system

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14
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State advocacy priorities:

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Direct access
Essential health benefits
Fair PT copays
Interstate licensure compact for PT
Referral for profit / POPTS
Scope of practice issues — dry needling
Term & title protection

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15
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Roles of the PT

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Consultation
Education
Critical inquiry
Administration

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16
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Primary care

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Direct access
PTs coordinate care related to loss of physical function as a result of MS, NM, CP or integumentary disorder

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Secondary care

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Referral basis
Offered in various practice setting

18
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Tertiary care

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Provided commonly in facilities that focus on particular health conditions

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Primary prevention

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Identify risk factors & implement service to reduce risk BEFORE issue arises, REDUCE incidence

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Secondary prevention

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Prevent or slow the progression of functional decline & disability & enhance activity & participation in life roles & situations in individuals with identified condition

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Tertiary prevention

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Reduce the degree of disability by restoring — or by preventing the deterioration of — skills & independence in individuals with chronic health conditions to allow optimal activity &m participation