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AL HB164
Bill
Status
5/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jim McClendon
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AI Summary
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Establishes an impaired practitioner program beginning January 1, 2014, to identify, treat, and rehabilitate physical therapy licensees impaired by illness, substance abuse, or mental/physical conditions.
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Creates the Alabama Physical Therapy Wellness Committee through contracts with nonprofit corporations or medical professional associations to manage impairment interventions, treatment referrals, and post-treatment monitoring with immunity from liability.
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Changes terminology from "registered" to "licensed" physical therapists and clarifies definitions for physical therapist assistants, technicians, and aides to remove inconsistencies.
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Transfers certain administrative duties from the board secretary to an executive director and authorizes the board to establish the executive director's compensation.
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Authorizes the board to place restrictions on licenses as part of disciplinary proceedings and collect fees from continuing education providers.
Legislative Description
Board of Physical Therapy, impaired professional wellness committee and program created; executive director appointment, licensing in lieu of registration of physical therapists assistants, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-195, 34-24-210, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-217 am'd
Physical Therapy, Board of
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 11:45 a. m. on May 9, 2012.
5/9/2012