Laws and Regs Flashcards
who does the Physical Therapy Board of California protect?
the consumers; it is apart of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
who does the governor appoint to the PTBC?
one public member and 4 PTs
who does the senate rules committee appoint to the PTBC?
one public member
who does the Speaker of the Assembly appoint to the PTBC?
one public member
mission of the ATPA/ CPTA?
to represent the members of the physical therapy profession
Laws difinition
created by statuses that originate from legislative bills introduced by the senate or the assembly
regulations definition
standards adopted by the PTBC. the PTBC uses them to interpret, regulate or make specific the law enforced through the practice act
failure to comply with laws and regulations can result in administrative action such as
- citation
- public letter of reprimand
- public reproval
- probation
- revocation
name tag requirements
- name tag with working title on it and at least 18- point type
- have to identify yourself to your pt with full title
PT scope of practice
promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance movement related to health and wellness through PT interventions
direct access
person may initiate PT treatment directly from a PT is treatment is within scope of practice
disclose financial intrest
PT must inform pt of any profit that they are making from giving a suggestion or treatment
what types of medications can a PT apply
topical medications
how long must you hold a pts record
7 years for adults; minors until they are 19 years old
supervision of PTAs and aids
2 PTAs per 1 PT; 1 aide doing direct pt care per 1 PT
How long can PTs from other states and countries preform care in the US for?
no more then 60 days in a calendar year if they are working with athletic organizations or performing arts groups
when can you use the prefix “Dr.”
only if it is followed by “of Physical therapy”
when do licenses expire
12 am on the last day of the birth month after 2 year term
what do you need to report the the PTBC?
any criminal offenses or misdemeanor in which you plead guilty or are found guilty
how much of a notification is given for a renewal
60 days
what is the grace period for a renewal
5 years
who is exempt from paying a renewal fee
active duty military
who gets a renewal fee wavier?
anyone unable to practice due to a disability
what does a foreign trained applicant need to do to get a licence
complete a professional degree, demonstrate proficient english if there university was not in a native english speaking country, 9 months of clinicals
what are actionable offenses that could get your license suspended
- violating regulations or medical practice act
- advertising in violation
- fraudulent licensing
- practicing beyond the scope of practice
- conviction of a crime
- unlawful possession or use of controlled substances
- failing to maintain proper records
- gross negligence
- aiding a person to engage in unlawful activities
- commission of fraudulent, dishonest, or corrupt acts
- not following infection control guidelines
- verbal abuse or sexual harassment
- unproper use of PTAs and aids
- viewing disroped pt is not necessary for treatment
- charging for not doing services
- falsifying records
- failing to maintain confidentiality
naming of a practice
must contain physical therapy/ therapist or PT
CEU hours
30 hours every 2 years
things that you can do for CEU hours
be a CI, publish peer-reviewed paper, teaching CEU course, attending conference, passing CA law exam, taking a specialized exam
abuse reporting
report to police or sheriffs department of suspected child abuse. PTs are mandated reporters
aide “patient related task”
PT service rendered directly to pt
aides “non-patient related tasks”
observation of pt., transport of pt, physical support only during gait or transfer, housekeeping, and similar functions
PTs shall
- formulate and record pt record
- initiation of care and eval
- shall only assign safe pt related tasks
- provide continuous and immediate supervision of aide
- preform periodic reevals and discharge
PTA
- must have “adequate supervision”
- PT is always responsible for PTA
