APTA Flashcards
APTA is a . . .
Professional organization representing PTs, PTAs & SPTs
APTA mission is . . .
Building a community that advances the profession of PT to improve the health of society
APTA vision is . . .
Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience
APTA strategic plan 2022 - 2025 includes
Relevance
Stewardship
Quality
Value
Relevance
Increase member value & engagement
Stewardship
Foster long-term sustainability of the PT profession
Quality
Elevate the quality of care provided by PTs & PTAs
Value
Maximize stakeholder awareness of the value of PT
Leadership & governance breakdown
Members
Components :
- chapters (51)
- sections (18)
- assemblies
House of delicates
Board of directors
Movement system is:
Endocrine
Nervous
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Integumentary
Musculoskeletal
Federal advocacy priorities
Medicare policies & payment
Telehealth
Opioid epidemic
Education & workforce
Health information technology infrastructure
APTA Pennsylvania core purpose & mission:
To represent, advocate & advance the practice of PT in the commonwealth of PA
2020 vision
Unrestricted direct access
Recognized in the commonwealth
Providers of choice & leaders in the prevention of impairment
Wellness & restorative care of neuromusculoskeletal system
State advocacy priorities:
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
Roles of the PT
Consultation
Education
Critical inquiry
Administration
Primary care
Direct access
PTs coordinate care related to loss of physical function as a result of MS, NM, CP or integumentary disorder
Secondary care
Referral basis
Offered in various practice setting
Tertiary care
Provided commonly in facilities that focus on particular health conditions
Primary prevention
Identify risk factors & implement service to reduce risk BEFORE issue arises, REDUCE incidence
Secondary prevention
Prevent or slow the progression of functional decline & disability & enhance activity & participation in life roles & situations in individuals with identified condition
Tertiary prevention
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
