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FCLB Model Practice Act

FCLB Model Practice Act. Task Force Update Dr. Kirk Shilts, Chair. Current MPA Members. Dr. Kirk Shilts (MA), Chair Dr. Henry W. Hulteen (SC) Dr. Robin Lecy (SD) Dr. Karen Mathiak (GA) Dr. Michael Massey (TN) Dr. Gary Pennebaker (MN) Dr. William Rademacher (IL) Dr. Ian Yamane (NV).

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FCLB Model Practice Act

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  1. FCLB Model Practice Act Task Force Update Dr. Kirk Shilts, Chair

  2. Current MPA Members • Dr. Kirk Shilts (MA), Chair • Dr. Henry W. Hulteen (SC) • Dr. Robin Lecy (SD) • Dr. Karen Mathiak (GA) • Dr. Michael Massey (TN) • Dr. Gary Pennebaker (MN) • Dr. William Rademacher (IL) • Dr. Ian Yamane (NV) >|

  3. Commenting on MPA Complete document scheduled for adoption in May 2012 – FCLB San Antonio Annual Conference

  4. Commenting on MPA • Please refer to 10-page handout • Complete 5 question survey on-line or send suggestions via e-mail

  5. MPA Background • Many federations have a Model Practice Act • MPA = “Buffet • pick and choose sections that help your board if you decide to rewrite some sections of your Statutes and/or Regulations • New countries that initiate chiropractic regulation can reference a solid starting framework • Can be customized for their laws and culture >

  6. MPA Background • Original Task Force appointed by FCLB president Dr. Ed Weathersby in 2005 • Reviewed other health professions’ Model Practice Acts, also FARB (Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards) • Regular working breakout sessions and reports at FCLB regional and annual meetings >

  7. MPA Background • Overall North American document is drafted • FCLB BOD and member boards are now studying certain high-profile sections • Finalized Documentation & Recordkeeping section in Hollywood 2009 • Sample statute • Sample regulation • Beginning to study other countries’ laws • Plan to involve other regulators in modifying the document in the future to apply to worldwide audience >|

  8. Roadmap of the Handout • Definitions • Indemnification • Qualifications for provisional licenses • Recognition of specialty certifications • Chiropractic assistants • Immunity • Delegation of application process • Documentation and recordkeeping • Peer review • Compliance programs • Board advisory rulings and practice guidelines • How the 11 page handout is organized Includes such important concepts as: >

  9. Roadmap of the Handout TABLE OF CONTENTS Outline of statutory components (p. 2 – 3) Outline of regulations (p. 4 – 5) Introduction: (p. 6) STATUTE Article I: Statutory definitions (Section 102) (p. 7) REGULATIONS Section 1.01 Definitions (p. 8 - 9) Section 5.01 Scope of Practice (p. 10) >

  10. P. 7 - Statute: Definitions • Task Force recommendation, not yet formally adopted by FCLB BOD • Intended to lay out broadly inclusive language • Focus on overarching chiropractic concepts • Without drugs or surgery • Allows jurisdictions to permit DCs to prescribe vitamins, supplements, homeopathic remedies, etc., if that’s what they want • FCLB BOD forwarded this to CCE as a suggestion for discussion – to include in their definitions No other uniform definition currently available >

  11. P. 7 - Statute: Definitions Article I Section 102 “Chiropractic”, a primary care health discipline that recognizes the inherent recuperative power of the body, whose practitioners promote and facilitate health through the evaluation, diagnosis and management of structural conditions or other disorders of the body that interfere with physiological function or neural integrity. Chiropractic practice does not include the use of legend pharmaceuticals or operative surgery. >|

  12. Regulations: Definitions P. 8 - 9 Please review all definitions, with special attention to the following: • Chiropractic Adjustment • Chiropractic Formulary • Legend Pharmaceutical • Subluxation Complex >|

  13. Scope of Practice P. 10 Excerpt: Chiropractor may perform such procedures, functions, and services as… Examining, evaluating, and diagnosing patients of all ages for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal illnesses, injuries, conditions or disorders which interfere with the biomechanical and/or neurological integrity or functioning of the body including, but not limited to the Subluxation Complex; 4 other major concepts also listed >|

  14. FCLB welcomes your comments! • Dr. Kirk Shilts, Task Force Chair • dr-shilts@comcast.net • FCLB Offices • info@fclb.org • Or just give us a call! >|

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