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Forward Movement of the Centennial Vision

Centennial Vision Statement. By the year 2017?We envision that occupational therapy is apowerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs.. Board Priorities. Image building campaig

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Forward Movement of the Centennial Vision

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    1. Forward Movement of the Centennial Vision Florence Clark, OTR/L, PhD, FAOTA; AOTA Vice President, 2006-2009; Associate Dean and Professor, USC Division of Occupational Science and Therapy at the School of Dentistry

    2. Centennial Vision Statement By the year 2017 We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting societys occupational needs.

    3. Board Priorities Image building campaign Advocacy to ensure funding Linkages between research, education and practice Research agenda Model curriculum Outcomes database

    4. Image Building Campaign GOALS Brand the profession with a unifying and widely appealing image Hire a professional firm to: Develop slogans Develop vignettes to promote understanding of OT Advise on media placements Promote awareness events Collaborate w/other public awareness campaigns

    5. Image Building Campaign PROGRESS Interviewing PR firms National and local media coverage: Wall Street Journal: Home modifications New York Times: Backpack awareness Channel One: Backpack awareness US News & World Report: OT one of 25 Best Careers in 2007 NBC TODAY: Senior driving Retirement Living TV: Universal design Yahoo! Headlines: OT one of 7 Bright New Careers for '07 and Beyond

    11. Advocacy to Ensure Funding GOALS Expand public policy agenda to include: Mental health Research promotion Private payers Workers compensation Protect state licensure laws & regulations Promote OT role in disaster services

    12. Advocacy to Ensure Funding PROGRESS Key legislative achievement: prevention of cap Behind the scenes: AOTA staff and members advocate with agencies, payers, and the public More staff hired to lobby for Mental Health Outreach to research agencies: NIH DOE Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services NIH representation at AOTA Conference

    13. Linkages between Research, Education, & Practice GOALS Work with AJOT & OTJR to add translation to practice component in research articles Connect universities to practitioner Connect science with practice Connect education with practice

    14. Linkages between Research, Education, & Practice PROGRESS Ad hoc committee created to: Make recommendations on AOTA initiatives, e.g.: Continuing education Evidence-based practice Annual conference Publications Gather data regarding: Barriers Facilitators Past efforts both successful and unsuccessful Other recommendations for committee

    15. Research Agenda GOALS Collaborate with AOTF and global partners Examine priorities of key federal funding agencies such as NIH & NIDRR Leadership development initiative Cultivate academic leaders in research

    16. Research Agenda PROGRESS Seeking AOTA Director of Research and Education expected hire date: July 1, 2007 Research Advisory Panel (RAP) approved by AOTA and AOTF RAP chair and up to 10 advisors to be appointed by AOTA and AOTF Presidents 3rd Annual Institute: Building an academic career with a research training award

    17. Model Curriculum GOALS Establish consistency in OT education and training Infuse curriculum with new content related to the Vision PROGRESS 2 Ad hoc groups formed to develop: OT Model curriculum OTA model curriculum

    18. Outcomes Database GOALS Develop universal computerized outcomes database Streamline documentation Ensure payment coverage PROGRESS Ad hoc group formed

    19. Other Centennial Vision Activities Ad hoc committees commissioned for six broad areas of practice: Children and Youth Productive Aging Mental Health Health and Wellness Work and Industry Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation

    20. Other Centennial Vision Activities 18 AOTA/AOTF Leadership Fellowships for OT faculty awarded Centennial Commissioners Conference Panel: How to Position Occupational Therapy for its Golden Age Sunday, April 22, 2007, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Panel members: Patrick Bloom, ASAP President Florence Clark, AOTA VP Wendy Hildenbrand, RA Speaker Deborah Murphy-Fischer, RA Vice Speaker Tim Wolf, ASD Chair Ongoing planning and communication of Centennial Vision

    21. Spreading the Word Unpacking the Centennial Vision statement Tipping point Variety of audiences Students State association conferences Program directors Clinicians Educators Fieldwork coordinators Ads

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