Cardiovascular and pulmonary section, APTA business meeting minutes annual conference & exposition of the APTA, Indianapolis, IN June 15, 2000

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Sep 2000 by Garlick, Martha

Meeting called to order by President Steve Tepper. Minutes were approved from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, LA.

President's Report: (Dr. Steven Tepper)

Dr. Tepper introduced Dr. Anette Anette from APTA Board of Directors. She was thanked for assisting with the Section's Motion to House of Delegates (HOD). Dr. Iglarsh challenged the Section to encourage therapists specializing in the cardiopulmonary care to apply for specialty certification. Barriers to taking the exam need to be identified and addressed. She suggested that a loan or grant program could be developed by the Section to offset the cost of sitting for the exam. More emphasis is also needed in marketing niche opportunities for physical therapists with cardiovascular and pulmonary expertise. The Section might also consider teaming up with a university to offer a residency program.

The motion from the Section regarding the position on of delivery of therapeutic exercise on person with movement related impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities passed on the consent calendar. The wording was modified slightly by changing "investigate and take appropriate action" to "monitor and respond" (respond means letters, the take action packets, discussions with liaisons to other organizations, possibly other..). The dollar amount associated with the cost of performing the motion was also dropped $100, 000 to $25,000. Dr. Tepper thanked the Section's BOD for all the work to talking to delegates. The APTA Vision Sentence and Vision Statement also passed the HOD. They will be posted on the APTA's web site. Other key motions were briefly discussed.

Dr. Tepper requested that we send a representative to participate in the APTA's task force on fitness, wellness, prevention, and certification and credentialing. Dr. Ellen Hillegass volunteered to attend and represent the Section.

Dr. Tepper charged all officers, committee chairs, and interested Section members to increase membership by sponsoring a minimum of 10 students. This should be a top priority!!!!

Vice President's Report (Dr. Ellen Hillegass)

The Vice President's Report was published in Vol 11 Issue 2 of the journal. Legislative Chair Report of Bob Huhn working with Helene Ferone with coding.

PVD code (peripheral vascular disease) valued at zero means anyone could perform it, ie, tech type of personal. It does not get valued for a physical therapist. PTs should still code treatment as therapeutic exercise with PVD.

Motion on clinical exercise physiology issue. No one outside the Section appears to know about this issue. We need to educate others about this issue. Dr. Hillegass encouraged those in attendance to read Dr. Peter Brubaker's view of clinical exercise physiologist in the most recent AACVPR newsletter. Dr. Hillegass will prepare some PR goals to be reviewed at CSM.

Editorial changes were entertained on the procedure for selecting future recipients of the Linda Crane Lectureship. It was decided that the next lecturer would be announced at the Section Business Meeting, at the conclusion of the lecture and on the website. The individuals nominated will be asked to identify topics) they plan to speak about if selected and global goals. The person nominating the individual should give other names for letter of support. The selection committee is comprised of the Section's Vice President (Hillegass), Chair of the Nominating Committee (Ethel Freese), and the previous award recipient (Meryl Cohen). A copy of the nomination form will be published in the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal and provided to the Pediatric and Education Sections for publication in their respective journals or newsletters.

Treasurer's Report: (Wendy Pugh)

See Treasurer's Report published in this issue for a detailed listing of expenses and revenue. Expense that were discussed including cost of storage fees and bond insurance. Storage contents will be shipped to the next meeting and sorted. Electronical storage will be used when appropriate. Wendy will contact Larry Cahalin to arrange shipping and look into less expensive storage facilities. Steve will arrange a location in San Antonio to do this work.

Changes were made to the 2001 budget to make it balance. Cost of compendium and honorariums of programming were discussed. Restaurant to be picked for the executive meeting and everyone pays for their own meal in San Antonio.

Program Report (Dan Malone)

Executive committee offered suggestions to the Program Chair for future programming. The compendium of handouts was a huge success. Speakers who do not meet the deadline for submission must bring copies of their own outlines. There has been a significant increase in the number of posters submitted. See committee report in this issue.

Fundraising and Dance (Ellen Hillegass)

Section responsibilities for the Dance were reviewed. The Section will find a band, pay for the band, and seek sponsorship to cover the cost of the band. A possible sponsor was identified. Hillegass will work with Publications for sponsors. It was encouraged to seek a limited number of nice door prizes rather than many small prizes.