Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards 79 th Annual Educational Conference May 6, 2005
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Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards 79 th 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
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Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards79th Annual Educational Conference
May 6, 2005
Education vs. Enforcement
Cynthia T. Laks, Executive SecretaryAli Jafari, DC, Chair
assisted byBenjamin Bartolotto, DC
New York State Chiropractic Board
Total Number of Registered Chiropractors: 6,240**as of January 1, 2004
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
ChiropracticChiropractic
Dentistry and Optometry
Midwifery and Pharmacy
Medicine, Athletic Trainers Committee, Medical Physics Committee, Dietetics and Nutrition, and Veterinary Medicine
Nursing and Respiratory Therapy
The University of the State of New York New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
BOARD OF REGENTS
Richard P. MillsPresident of The University and Commissioner of Education
Johanna Duncan-PoitierDeputy Commissioner
Office of the Professions & Office of Higher Education
Professional LicensingRobert G. Bentley
Executive Director, Professional Licensing & Teacher Certification
Comparative Education & Committee on the Professions
Pre-Licensure Services
Professional Examinations
Licensure Records & Certifications
Professional ResponsibilityFrank Muñoz
Executive DirectorProfessional Responsibility
Customer Service
Professional Discipline
Investigations – 68 investigators
Prosecutions – 17 prosecutors
Legal Services – 10 Administrative Officers
Professional Assistance Program
Special Projects & LegislationSpecial Projects & Legislation
Systems Development & Strategic Planning
1. Advertising or Soliciting for Patients
2. Sexual Misconduct
3. Record Keeping and Documentation
4. Chiropractic Care and Animals
5. Multidisciplinary Practices
6. Performing Independent Chiropractic Examinations (ICEs)
THE DISCIPLINE PROCESSTHE DISCIPLINE PROCESS
How It Works In New York How It Works In New York StateState
PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE PROCESS IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS
Complaint Received
Investigation Initiated
Complaint Resolution
Process Early
Involvement
Complaint Resolution
Process Informal
Settlement Conference
Formal Discipline Hearing
Hearing Panel
Resolution
Recommended
Committee on the Professions (COP)
Board of Regents Approval
Resolution Recommended Not requiring Regents
Action
Regents Review Committee
(RRC)
Complaint Resolution Complaint Resolution ProcessProcess
Early Involvement Process
Parties
Investigator
Board Member
Prosecutor
Purpose
Provide professional input
Judgment
Input into penalty recommendations
Parties
Facilitator Board Member Prosecutor Respondent/Attorney
Informal Settlement Informal Settlement ConferencesConferences
Resolve cases Direct feedback
from board member
Purpose
Discipline HearingsDiscipline Hearings
RESOURCE GUIDERESOURCE GUIDE
