Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards 79 th Annual Educational Conference May 6, 2005

1. Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards79th Annual Educational Conference May 6, 2005 Education vs. Enforcement Cynthia T. Laks, Executive Secretary Ali Jafari, DC, Chair assisted by Benjamin Bartolotto, DC New York State Chiropractic Board

2. Total Number of Registered Chiropractors: 6,240* *as of January 1, 2004

3. The University of the State of New York New York State Education Department Office of the Professions BOARD OF REGENTS Richard P. Mills President of The University and Commissioner of Education Johanna Duncan-Poitier Deputy Commissioner Office of the Professions & Office of Higher Education State Board Offices (Each Board headed by an Executive Secretary to the Board) Engineering, Land Surveying and Interior Design Architecture and Landscape Architecture Massage Therapy and Psychology Certified Shorthand Reporting and Public Accountancy Mental Health Practitioners and Social Work Ophthalmic Dispensing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry Acupuncture, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Chiropractic Dentistry and Optometry Midwifery and Pharmacy Medicine, Athletic Trainers Committee, Medical Physics Committee, Dietetics and Nutrition, and Veterinary Medicine Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Professional Responsibility Frank Muñoz Executive Director Professional Responsibility Professional Licensing Robert G. Bentley Executive Director, Professional Licensing & Teacher Certification Professional Discipline Comparative Education & Committee on the Professions Investigations – 68 investigators Pre-Licensure Services Prosecutions – 17 prosecutors Legal Services – 10 Administrative Officers Professional Examinations Professional Assistance Program Special Projects & Legislation Licensure Records & Certifications Customer Service Systems Development & Strategic Planning

5. New York State Education Department State Board for Chiropractic Practice Alerts • Advertising or Soliciting for Patients • Sexual Misconduct • Record Keeping and Documentation • Chiropractic Care and Animals • Multidisciplinary Practices • Performing Independent Chiropractic Examinations (ICEs)

13. THE DISCIPLINE PROCESSHow It Works In New York State

15. Early Involvement Process Complaint Resolution Process Parties Purpose • Provide professional input • Judgment • Input into penalty recommendations • Investigator • Board Member • Prosecutor

16. Informal Settlement Conferences Parties Purpose • Facilitator • Board Member • Prosecutor • Respondent/Attorney • Resolve cases • Direct feedback from board member

17. Discipline Hearings

18. RESOURCE GUIDE