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The Profession and Parenting | BOC Specialty Certification | Continuing Professional Certification | AT Spotter for the NFL LEAD THE WAY CERT A COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION | JUNE 20202 BOCATC.ORG | SUMMER 2020INSIDE THIS ISSUE Board of Directors 3 2020 BOC Board Officers 4 Letter from the President BOC Connection 6 BOC Specialty Certification 7 Continuing Professional Certification 7 BOC Holiday Closures 8 LEAD THE WAY: New Selection Process Encourages High Performing Board 10 Lucky Number – Understanding Continuing Education Requirements 11 Avoid Common Audit Errors 12 Featured BOC Approved Provider: Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association 13 New BOC Approved Providers 13 2020 Exam Deadlines Industry News 14 The Profession and Parenting: Strategies for Making It Work 16 In-Depth Look: Athletic Trainer Spotter for the National Football League State Regulations 18 Legislation News 20 Professional Practice and Discipline NATA Insight 21 Latest News and Updates from NATA BOC Corner 22 BOC News in Brief 23 Meet the BOC Volunteers 2020 BOC Board Officers President/Athletic Trainer Director Patrick Sexton, EdD, ATC Vice President/Athletic Trainer Director René Revis Shingles, PhD, AT, ATC Treasurer/Physician Director Douglas Gregory, MD Athletic Trainer Director Michael Carroll, MEd, LAT, ATC Athletic Trainer Director Neil Curtis, EdD, LAT, ATC Athletic Trainer Director Kimberly Detwiler, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS Athletic Trainer Director Mary Kirkland, MS, LAT, ATC Public Director David A. Montgomery Corporate/Educational Director Diana Settles, MAT, ATC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anne M. Minton, MA, MBA SUMMER 2020 | BOCATC.ORG3 Letter from the President Patrick Sexton, EdD, ATC As I write this letter, I am honored to serve as the new president of the BOC Board of Directors following in the footsteps of past president Rusty McKune, ATC. I would like to give a big thank you for his six years of passionate leadership, dedication and hard work on the board. His accomplishments are vast, but I would be remiss to not mention his ongoing commitment to our international efforts as he leads BOC’s new International Committee (BOC-IC) as chair. BOC-IC will focus our efforts on the new international arrangement as well as continue our global efforts for Athletic Trainer (AT) recognition. As you know, 2019 was a reporting year, so we were busy and knew you were too. I’m excited to report 92% of all ATs completed their certification maintenance requirements by the December 31, 2019 deadline. I’m also pleased to announce our renewal total reached 95% for the 2018-2019 reporting period, and we currently have more than 54,000 ATs with an active BOC certification. In January, AT Director Mary Kirkland, officially took office on the BOC board following one year of mentorship and learning as a director-elect. In February, we published the “2019 Annual Report” that includes the many activities with which we were involved during the past year. During the March 2020 board meeting, the board accomplished a great deal of business. In addition, with the change in BOC leadership, the board decided that it was time for an external audit of policies, procedures and bylaws to ensure the board and the organization function at the highest level. Our auditors were thorough and genuinely impressed and provided us with some fine-tuning recommendations to assure our best practices. It was an outstanding experience for the board and will only continue to strengthen the BOC. As with many reading this letter, the coronavirus (COVID-19) national health crisis has taken center stage for the BOC. Throughout this unprecedented situation, the BOC staff and board have been able to maintain operations while keeping the safety and well-being of all stakeholders the top priority. We continue to work collaboratively with the AT Strategic Alliance to assist our stakeholders to problem-solve and keep everyone informed of changes as they happen. Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility. The Specialty Council is making progress, and new information about certification specialty is becoming available all the time. A web page was added to the BOC website that includes the specialty definition and information on the orthopedic specialty and timeline. We look forward to adding additional information including the practice analysis and eligibility requirements later this year. Meanwhile, the Competency Assessment Modules (CAMs): Mental Health and Quality Improvement (QI) (Hand Hygiene or Facility Principles) pilot projects are moving along as scheduled. Both the CAM and the QI pilots were full within 48 hours of the call for participants! The soft launch of the Performance Goals Appraisal (PGA) early this year will provide AT participants with the necessary tools and information to assess their professional needs and choose activities that will enhance their clinical competence and knowledge. The BOC continues our advocacy efforts through our membership with the Professional Certification Coalition. The BOC supports federal legislation H.R. 5339, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. H.R. 5339, which is a bipartisan bill that would amend the tax code to permit ATs and BOC exam candidates to use funds in 529 savings plans to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining post secondary credentials. ATs could use the tax funds to obtain a license to practice in their state and to maintain their certification with continuing professional development activities. BOC exam candidates could use the funds to pay for exam fees and exam preparatory expenses. The BOC is changing the process for selecting AT directors to serve on the BOC board from public election to board appointment. The goal of this transition is to make board 4 BOCATC.ORG | SUMMER 2020appointment decisions based on board competency needs rather than candidate popularity. This process change is a current best practice in association management, and while it was already underway prior to our external audit, the change was supported by our auditors. Additionally, the new selection process will keep the AT director selection process consistent with the public, physician and corporate/ educational director positions that currently operate by board appointment. The BOC started to roll out this change in May with the call for applications for a new AT director. The board will also be seeking nominations for a new physician director to serve on the BOC board. Visit the BOC website to learn more. While it has been an interesting start to the year, let us celebrate the many accomplishments as the BOC continues to offer new opportunities for ATs. The BOC board and staff are committed to providing you with timely information we believe will be helpful to you as a practitioner, educator, BOC Approved Provider or member of the public and regulatory communities. On behalf of the BOC Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your continued commitment to providing quality health care services to your patients, athletes and clients. With Deep Appreciation, Patrick Sexton The BOC is accepting applications for a new Athletic Trainer (AT) director and nominations for a new physician director to serve on the BOC Board of Directors starting in 2022, following a year of mentorship. All AT director applications are due July 6, 2020, and physician director nominations are due August 1, 2020. Submit applications and nominations via email to Shannon Fleming at ShannonF@bocatc.org. Learn more about the qualifications for each position on the BOC website. Looking Ahead... The BOC Seeks Candidates for the Board of Directors SUMMER 2020 | BOCATC.ORG5 BOC SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION As the BOC prepares to add specialty certification to the athletic training profession, we take a closer look at what Athletic Trainers (ATs) need to know to prepare for specialty certification. BOC Specialty Council: Back from left to right: Sidney Fuller, Russ Richardson, JJ Wetherington, Ken Rogers and Suzette Nynas. Front from left to right: Mary Beth Horodyski, Brandie Martin, Mike Hudson, Brian Farr and Bonnie Van Lunen. The BOC Specialty Council is continuing its charge to guide the recognition and validation of athletic training specialties as well as oversee the credentialing of ATs who have demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in the respective area of specialization. The Specialty Council consists of six members, along with liaisons from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), NATA Executive Committee for Education (ECE) and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). BOC specialty certification is a voluntary process by which an AT’s mastery of advanced knowledge, skills and experience in a specialized area of clinical practice, exceeding what is required for entry-level athletic training certification, is demonstrated and measured against defined predetermined standards, such as completing post-professional education, training, and/or experience (e.g. accredited residency) and achieving a passing score on a specialty certification exam. This demonstration serves to enhance the quality of patient care, optimize clinical outcomes, increase cost-effectiveness and improve patients’ health-related quality of life in specialized areas of athletic training practice. Benefits of Specialty Certification Show advanced level of skills and knowledge in a specific area of practice Improve quality of care Enhance clinical outcomes Improve patient’s quality of life The BOC Orthopedic Specialty credential will provide formal recognition to ATs who have demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience within clinical orthopedic practice beyond that required for entry-level ATs. The purpose of an Orthopedic Specialization is to fulfill a recognition of specialty trained ATs who have advanced education or experience in musculoskeletal conditions to improve the health and welfare of the public. The specialized practitioner will optimize outcomes for orthopedic patients by demonstrating a level of advanced knowledge, skill and experience which is identified in the “BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis” (OPA). The Orthopedic Specialty Exam (OSE) is being developed with the same high standards, validity and reliability as the ATC ® exam. The BOC will also be seeking third party accreditation from the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The OSE will be based on the domains and task statements outlined in the current and validated OPA. An outline of the OPA will be available on the BOC website in Fall 2020. A tentative timeline for launching the OSE is below. For more information and updates on Specialty Certification, visit the BOC website. Orthopedic Specialty Tentative Timeline Fall 2020 • Public comment period open for eligibility and recertification requirements • “BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis” published on the BOC website Spring 2021 • Final eligibility and recertification requirements published • Exam preparation information published Summer 2021 • Begin accepting applications for the BOC OSE • First OSE administration *All dates may be subject to change. 6 BOCATC.ORG | SUMMER 2020Continuing Professional Certification Encourages continual growth and development At the BOC, we know that Athletic Trainers (ATs) are always on the move – and as a health care profession, that movement is driving us forward. In mirroring that momentum, the BOC initiated the Maintenance of Competence (MOC) Task Force in 2016 to evaluate and improve upon the continuing certification experiences that relate to improving everyday practice. We are excited to share that through the hard work of this task force around the recertification process, a new framework has been identified to help establish a mentality of life-long learning. What was previously MOC is now Continuing Professional Certification (CPC). Our aim is to spark an intentional shift that speaks to ATs’ ongoing pursuit of professional learning and growth – toward an attitude of forward motion, with certification and credentialing programs at the center of everything we do. We believe holding the ATC ® credential is more than checking boxes or a static measurement to revisit every other year; we know that ATs feel this way too. Professional Goals Appraisal (PGA) – Soft Launch in 2020 The PGA will help ATs identify gaps and to develop professional goals intended to drive mindful, intentional selection of activities designed to maintain competence and promote professional growth. Competency Assessment Modules (CAMs) – Piloting in 2020 The overarching concept of the CAMs is to provide meaningful learning in evolving areas of practice. Participating in the CAMs project offers the ideal way for ATs to identify areas of need for self-actualized learning. It is also expected to enhance clinical practice, improve patient care and increase the current foundation of knowledge. Quality Improvement (QI) – Piloting in 2020 QI is a core competency in the Institute of Medicine framework for education and clinical practice. QI is also the means of ensuring patients receive safe, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered care. The structured evaluation of systems of health care delivery helps to identify a gap in knowledge and implements strategies for improvement. What’s Next: We have recruited participants to pilot the CAMs and QI projects for CPC components. Our plan is for the pilots to conclude mid-year, with results and learnings being gathered in time for future discussions. As we have previously shared, this work is part of a 10-year plan, and we do not anticipate rolling CPC out broadly until 2024 at the earliest. We’d like to thank the MOC Task Force who helped lead the charge on this important work. We also want to acknowledge and thank those volunteers who have agreed to be a part of the pilot programs for 2020. We will continue to communicate as this new framework progresses. ATs are on the move, and we are moving with them. We thank you for your commitment to life-long learning and are excited to see this next chapter unfold. BOC Holiday Closures Independence Day: July 3, 2020 Labor Day: September 7, 2020 Thanksgiving: November 26-27, 2020 Winter Holiday: December 24-31, 2020 New Year’s Day: January 1, 2021 Martin Luther King Day: January 18, 2021 Good Friday: April 2, 2021 Memorial Day: May 31, 2021 SUMMER 2020 | BOCATC.ORG7 The BOC Board of Directors prides itself on being a high performing board through diligent tracking of trends in the athletic training industry and keeping up to date on best practices in association management. In doing so, the BOC is changing the process for selecting Athletic Trainer (AT) directors to serve on the BOC board from public election to board appointment. The goal of this transition is to make appointment decisions based on board competency needs rather than candidate popularity. Over the past 10 years there have been eight public elections at the BOC and the average participation from certified ATs has been 11.75%. Additionally, the new selection process will keep the AT director selection process consistent with the public, physician and corporate educational director positions that currently operate by board appointment. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Research Foundation recently stated that over 50% of boards are moving to appointment versus election. According to a 2019 research study by leading association management experts William Brown and Mark Engle, DM, FASAE, CAE, titled “Building Better Association Boards: Advancing Performance Through Nomination, Recruitment, and Selection Processes” reported that, “The findings pointed to ascertaining board competencies as the most influential step to having a high-performing board.” The main subject of Brown and Engle’s report was the Board Member Competencies and Selection study conducted by the ASAE Research Foundation. In their report, Brown and Engle state, “Successful boards drive the strategic direction of an association toward achieving its mission and vision, making it critical to have the right people leading the charge.” Brown and Engle go on to say, “Ascertaining competencies and skills for board members is the most influential and effective step to practice for better board member performance.” The ASAE Research Foundation study explored nomination practices among a sample of 2,964 executives from the ASAE membership database. Valid responses were received from 342 organizations for an 11.5% response rate. Respondents were asked about general nomination and election processes, including how candidates were nominated, whether they have a nominating committee and how they conducted board elections. LEAD THE WAY NEW SELECTION PROCESS ENCOURAGES HIGH PERFORMING BOARD ASAE Board Member Competencies and Selection Study Summary 77 % 67 % 56 % 55 % 52 % indicated their organizations have a committee for board member recruitment and selection believed that improvements could be made to their processes provided job descriptions for their board members agreed that their board members had the necessary experience and background to manage tasks effectively indicated they have non-competitive elections The BOC has found that the right mix of competencies contributes to higher board performance, such as skills, characteristic and other important attributes. According to J.A. Conger & E. Lawler, III in the article “Building a High-Performing Board: How to Choose the Right Members” published in the Business Strategy Review in 2001, “Other important attributes such as personal attributes that reflect the candidate’s personal approach to the professional environment are commitment, integrity and capacity.” Conger and Lawler explain, “Capacity refers to an individual’s ability to take part in the governance of the organization. This means the board members must have the time and cognitive capacity to fully engage.” When discussing the process for board selection, there are three important steps: assessing current board competencies to identify gaps, recruitment of qualified candidates and appointment of a new board member. The BOC board commits to a transparent and fair process as we move forward with this transition. We will now take a closer look at this process. 8 BOCATC.ORG | SUMMER 2020The Governance Committee is responsible for assessing the competencies of the current board against the needs of the organization both in relation to BOC strategic priorities and to identify skill and expertise gaps. The board looks at how the individual candidate will contribute and bring needed skills and capabilities to the group as well as compatibility. After gaps are identified, the BOC announces a call for candidates to ATs or other (e.g. physician) appropriate populations. Candidates are asked to review the “BOC Board of Directors Appointment Guide” for desired characteristics and specific position requirements. All BOC board positions, including AT directors, the physician director, the corporate/educational director and the public director must meet specific requirements as defined by the BOC bylaws. General qualifications for all board members include: x Does not hold elected or appointed office on a state, provincial or national regulatory board. x Does not serve on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) or NATA Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors. x Demonstrates experience with oversight boards (e.g., NATA, CAATE, state athletic training organization, corporate structure, public or non-profit organizations). All applications received are then reviewed by the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will evaluate candidates, through a combination of written responses to questions and interviews, based on general and specific requirements for the position(s). The Nominating Committee first selects candidates who qualify for a phone interview. Following phone interviews, the committee selects candidates to move on to the final selection where candidates must submit a statement and video answering the question, “Why should I be appointed to the BOC Board of Directors?” Finally, the committee will provide the BOC board with at least two candidates per director position for consideration. After receiving the final candidates from the Nominating Committee, the board will then assess each candidate’s skills against the current and future needs of the board. The board will also take the following into consideration when selecting finalists and ultimately appointing a new board member. Diversity - Board member diversity considerations include gender/gender identity, racial identity, geographic diversity and professional setting. Board Participation and Attendance - Board members need to be active and committed to attending and participating in face-to-face board meetings, monthly conference calls and board committee meetings as well as advocating for athletic training and the value of certification. Leadership, Guidance and Vision - The BOC requires individuals who can share perspectives on issues and solutions related to the credentialing of athletic training, the health care environment and the needs of patients. Strategic leadership coming from the BOC board is critical for the organization to achieve its ultimate purpose. Image and Stature - The BOC is a thought leader among the members of the AT Strategic Alliance. Board members need to meet the image of the BOC while understanding the bigger picture affecting the athletic training profession. Skills and Expertise - Board members should help to fulfill the needs of the BOC by offering skills or expertise to fill gaps in the current board as identified by the Governance Committee. The change to board appointment will help the board maintain a cutting-edge philosophy on governance by assuring we have the right individuals with the right qualifications necessary for service on the BOC board. It is this self-awareness of competency and areas in need that make the transition from public election to board appointment an important and strategic move that will benefit the BOC and our stakeholders. SUMMER 2020 | BOCATC.ORG9 Next >