Made with FlowPaper - Flipbook Maker
A PUBLICATION FROM THE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION WINTER 2018 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THE SUM OF YOUR CE New BOC Board Member Named for Upcoming Term The Role of Quality Improvement in Athletic Training Industry News USMC Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention ProgramINSIDE THIS ISSUE Board of Directors 4 Letter from the President 5 New BOC Board Member Named for Upcoming Term 5 2018 BOC Board Officers BOC Connection Continuing Education 6 Professional Development > Than the SUM of Your CE 7 Maintenance of Competence Task Force Update 8 The Role of Quality Improvement in Athletic Training 9 BOC Join Coalitions to Protect Board Members and Certification Activities Approved Providers 10 BOC Approved Providers – How to Submit a Complaint 10 2018 Annual Report Outcomes for BOC Approved Providers Industry News 11 The Profession and Parenting: Strategies for Making It Work 14 Industry News: USMC Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention Program 16 In-Depth Look: Athletic Trainer who is Athletic Training Supervisor and Assistant Athletic Director for a Secondary School in Hawai’i State Regulation 18 Legislation News 18 Professional Practice and Discipline BOC Corner 20 BOC News in Brief 22 Meet the BOC Staff NATA Insight 23 Latest News and Updates from NATA Candidates 13 2019 Exam Deadlines At-A-Glance BOC Holiday Closures Thanksgiving: November 22-23, 2018 Winter Holidays: December 24-January 1, 2019 Martin Luther King Day: January 21, 2019 Good Friday: April 19, 2019 Memorial Day: May 27, 2019 Independence Day: July 4, 2019 Labor Day: September 2, 2019 www.bocatc.org WINTER 2018 3Letter from the President As the end of 2018 draws near, we reflect on the year’s accomplishments as they relate to the BOC’s Mission, Vision and Values. The BOC continues to promote, advocate, grow and invest in athletic training credentialing and continuing professional education through the hard work of the BOC staff, our dedicated volunteers, our diligent leadership and our collaboration and strength with the Strategic Alliance. The BOC Board of Directors are committed to the work of their strategic priorities and the work plan developed from those priorities throughout each year. This includes work groups and task forces, research and advocacy and the products and services offered by the BOC. Below is an update on where we are with our 2018 priorities, as well as our long- term goals and work plan. The BOC Continuing Professional Development Work Group (CPDWG) The CPDWG submitted their report on the Portfolio Pilot Project that over 400 Athletic Trainers (ATs) took part in during the last continuing education (CE) reporting period. The Maintenance of Competence (MOC) Task Force The MOC Task Force is continuing their work. The hope is to launch 2 pilot projects in the second half of 2019; the first, on the topic of quality improvement (QI) and the second, as a self-assessment module (SAM) in mental health. In addition, the CPDWG passed along recommendations to the MOC that could be helpful as they continue their pilot programs. For more information on the MOC Task Force, visit Page 7, and to learn more about QI, visit Page 8. Model Language The BOC is leading a Strategic Alliance Task Force that is developing model regulatory language. All members of the alliance have accepted the first set of model language and the Task Force’s mission has been extended into 2019. The Task Force recognizes the ongoing importance of their work in advocating for ATs to be able to practice to the fullest extent of their education and training, regardless of setting or location. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) The BOC has begun renegotiations of the MRA we currently have with Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland and the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. Specialty Certification The BOC assumed responsibility and oversight for Specialty Certification for the athletic training profession this summer. The members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Board of Athletic Training Specialties (BATS) group will continue in their roles but will do so as the Specialty Council under the oversight of the BOC. Dr. Michael Hudson will continue as Chair of the Specialty Council in 2019. The Specialty Council had its second face-to-face meeting at the BOC in October. In addition to the council members, subject matter experts met to begin the development of the examination for a specialty certification in orthopedics. Eligibility, certification maintenance and other policies will be drafted by the council in 2019 and circulated for public comment. Advocacy Our advocacy efforts continue to expand as we monitor the dynamic landscape of state and federal legislative activities. The BOC recently joined the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC). The PCC will address efforts to enact legislation that would undermine the recognition of certifications developed or offered by private certification organizations. Along with the BOC, many members of this coalition were part of a group who met this past spring to educate legislators in Louisiana about the importance of professional certifications. The efforts helped achieve a repeal of legislation BOC Mission: To provide exceptional credentialing programs for healthcare professionals to assure protection of the public. BOC Vision: To provide exceptional credentialing programs for healthcare professionals to assure protection of the public. BOC Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Fairness, Transparency, Service 4 WINTER 2018 www.bocatc.orgNew BOC Board Member Named for Upcoming Term The BOC is pleased to announce the election of a new Athletic Trainer (AT) Director to the Board of Directors. Mary Kirkland will take office January 2020, following a year of mentorship and learning as an AT Director-elect. Kirkland brings her extensive experience in both her professional career and in the athletic training industry. She serves as an Athletic Training Supervisor for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at John F. Kennedy Space Center. In her career, Kirkland was responsible for establishing NASA’s first athletic training facility at the John F. Kennedy Space Center and spent nearly her entire professional career with NASA. Kirkland participated in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) as a liaison to the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. In addition, she served as President for the as National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity for 2 years and spent an 8-year tenure as the Chair of the NATA’s Council on Employment, allowing her to participate in the NATA’s strategic planning sessions. The AT Director-elect received the majority vote of the BOC Certified Athletic Trainers who participated in an online election. The election ran from September to October, after 2 candidates were selected by the BOC Nominating Committee. Board terms are 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment for 1 additional term. BOC Board 2018 Officers President/Athletic Trainer Director Rusty McKune, MS, ATC Vice President/ Athletic Trainer Director Patrick Sexton, EdD, ATC Treasurer /Physician Director Douglas Gregory, MD Athletic Trainer Director Erin Cramer, MS, PA-C, ATC Corporate/Educational Director Ed Christman, AT Ret. Athletic Trainer Director Kimberly Detwiler, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS Athletic Trainer Director Neil Curtis, EdD, LAT, ATC Athletic Trainer Director Michael Carroll, MEd, LAT, ATC Public Director David A. Montgomery Athletic Trainer Director-Elect René Revis Shingles, PhD, AT, ATC Corporate/ Educational Director-Elect Diana Settles, MAT, ATC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Denise Fandel, MBA, CAE that would have undermined the recognition of the public protection certifications provide to their constituents. We are also a member of the Professional Licensing Coalition which has proposed legislation to protect those who serve on state regulatory boards from personal liability as the result to their service. We are supporting HR 6515 - Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act of 2018. Leadership Transition The BOC board will be saying goodbye to 2 AT Directors at the end of this year; Ed Christman and Erin Cramer. On behalf of the board, we can’t begin to thank these 2 individuals enough for all they’ve done to ensure that the BOC board has continually acted in the best interest of the organization, the athletic training profession and for each of our stakeholders. They exemplified the values of the BOC and their wisdom, experience and candor will be missed. The BOC board elected officers for 2019, and I am honored to continue to serve as President. Dr. Doug Gregory will continue as Treasurer and Pat Sexton will continue in the role of Vice-President. On behalf of the BOC Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your commitment to providing quality healthcare services to your patients, athletes and clients. The BOC board and staff are committed to providing you with timely information we trust will be helpful to you as a practitioner, educator, BOC Approved Provider or member of the public and regulatory communities. www.bocatc.org WINTER 2018 5PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THE SUM OF YOUR CE The goal of continuing education (CE) is always professional development. This means asking yourself: what is the gap in my clinical knowledge? Then, planning CE that helps fill this gap. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you are required to complete your CE and emergency cardiac care requirements by December 31, 2019, 11:59pm CT. However, sometimes Athletic Trainers (ATs) make the mistake of focusing on the finish line (the sum of your CE) rather than the reason for running the race (professional development). Too often, we receive questions from ATs looking for the quickest and easiest CE to complete or the least expensive option. Avoid these mistakes by taking the time to plan your CE. Start by identifying your gap in knowledge, and then, planning CE that adds to your professional tool kit. There is no one solution to identifying the right CE for you. However, there are some ways to evaluate your knowledge. Let’s take a look. 1. The BOC Professional Development Needs Assessment is a tool offered by the BOC to help ATs at all experience levels self-reflect and assess their professional development needs. The assessment is designed to cover the domains of athletic training as defined in the Practice Analysis, 7th Edition 2. Think through scenarios you’ve encountered while practicing. For example: My patient was referred to another healthcare provider for treatment, and my knowledge of this treatment is limited; and my patient has questions The team physician is performing a new surgery technique to repair an injury and wants my input on best practices for rehabilitation after this repair My patient has an unusual injury and treatment protocols are unfamiliar 3. Think about your short-term and long-term goals as an AT and healthcare provider. For example: My goal is to decrease this common condition in a patient population, EX: skin infections in a wrestling team My goal is to update our emergency action plans to reflect current recommendations My goal is to make sure our healthcare team is knowledgeable in a certain type of treatment My goal is to transition to a different employment setting, and I need more knowledge in a specific area of healthcare When planning your CE, make sure your focus is in the right place. The sum of your CE is no comparison to the increase in your knowledge and your overall professional development. 6 WINTER 2018 www.bocatc.orgFront row (left to right): Anne Minton, Stacy Walker, Thomas Woods, Katherine (Kitty) Newsham, Gail Samdperil, Denise Fandel, Michael Goldenberg, Susan McGowen, Larry Cooper, Anita James, Doug Gregory. Back row (left to right): Kent Scriber, Jim Kinderknecht, Kim Terrell, Eric Fuchs, John Parsons, Kelli Wilkins, Rusty McKune, Nathan Burns. Maintenance of Competence Task Force Update The Maintenance of Competence (MOC) Task Force had their third face-to-face meeting in April. The Task Force contains representatives identified by each of the members of the Strategic Alliance. This year, the Task Force has formed 2 groups of Athletic Trainers (ATs) and other healthcare professionals who will develop 2 pilot projects. 1. The first pilot will be a self-assessment module (SAM) on the topic of mental health. ATs must achieve a set score to receive credit for completion of a SAM. The SAM will be delivered in an exam format via an unsecured environment meaning that ATs do not have to go to a testing center. The online system that is currently used to deliver self-assessment exams to students and ATs will form the foundation for delivering SAMs. In addition, the Task Force is working to identify a tool that will provide access to the journal references needed to correctly answer the items. 2. The second pilot will be in a new area for many AT professionals: quality improvement (QI). QI can be done in groups. For example, an entire staff might participate in the same quality improvement project (e.g., chart review) and each member of the group will be able to receive QI project credit. The purpose of QI in healthcare is to help ATs and their team deliver excellent, safe patient care. www.bocatc.org WINTER 2018 7The Role of Quality Improvement in Athletic Training Quality improvement (QI) is a core competency in the Institute of Medicine framework for education and clinical practice. Clinical Coordinator at the University of Oregon and BOC Maintenance of Competence Task Force member Kim Terrell, MS, ATC breaks down what Athletic Trainers need to know about QI initiatives and systems within the athletic training practice. Q. What role does QI initiatives play in the athletic training practice? A. QI is a means of ensuring patients receive safe, effective, efficient, equitable and patient- centered care. The structured evaluation of systems of healthcare delivery allows for improvement of the quality of systems in which clinician’s work, regardless of setting. The profession of athletic training needs data regarding quality of care to demonstrate value and reinforce the importance of our role as healthcare providers. Q. Why are QI systems critical to a value-based healthcare model? A. Primarily to ensure patient safety and enhance quality of care, this process provides the means to improving value. Healthcare reform has focused on value, which is defined as high quality while controlling costs. QI initiatives demonstrate how Athletic Trainers provide care in a value-based model. Q. What’s the best way to recognize opportunities for quality improvement? A. Best practice documents, professional standards of care and consensus statements all provide opportunity to assess current clinical practice patterns and see opportunities to implement a QI project. This is done in other healthcare professions and builds collaboration which also benefits patients. 8 WINTER 2018 www.bocatc.orgBOC Joins Coalitions to Protect Board Members and Certification Activities The BOC, along with other national certification organizations, recently joined the Professional Licensing Coalition (PLC) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC). The BOC’s goals in joining these coalitions are to 1) protect state boards and their members from anti-trust liability and 2) to address legislation efforts that undermine the activities of certification organizations. The PLC focuses on eliminating the threat of anti- trust financial liability from regulatory boards and their members. This coalition will work to make sure members of state licensing boards continue to serve the state without fear of personal liability. The PCC addresses state legislation efforts to undermine the activities or recognition of certifications offered by non-governmental, private certification organizations. Recent occupational licensing reform legislation in various states has put certification organizations on alert to significant threats to certification. For more information visit the PCC website. www.bocatc.org WINTER 2018 9Next >