Cardiovascular and pulmonary section APTA business meeting minutes: San Antonio, TX - February 17, 2001

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Jun 2001 by Lotshaw, Ana

* Meeting Called to order by Steve Tepper, President.

* Minutes approved from Annual Conference June 2000.

* 22 attendees

* President's Report (Steve Tepper)

* Special thanks and appreciation given to Dan Malone, Ellen Hillegass, and Dianne jewell for their assistance during CSM.

* Issues from President's Meeting at CSM included:

1 .Reorganization of the Sections: Due to many reasons including memberships and finances, some Sections are considering mergers and reorganization. No action taken on this issue, only brought to CPS membership for future consideration.

2. Abstracts for CSM: APTA will begin a $5 fee for abstract submissions. Possibility for abstracts to be available to a wider audience through other methods such as PT /ournal or available on the Website was discussed. CPS membership will be notified of final decision.

3. Consensus Conference on specialty practice: Proposed by the Orthopaedic Section, this conference would address changes in specialty practice, role of the specialist and other issues relating to specialty practices in PT. Membership agreed to participate and financially support, if able, Section participation in conference. Requested that methods be investigated, such as holding this conference in conjunction with Annual Conference, to defray some costs.

4. Foundation of Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network: The new clinical research initiative was presented to the membership. Lengthy discussion by the membership regarding proposal, use of funds, affect on the Section, financial commitment (Foundation requesting $10,000 a year for 3-year commitment from CPS). Final membership decision as follows: "Move that the CPS supports the concept of a $ 10,000 a year donation to the Foundation over 3 years for a total of $30,000 with the understanding that these contributions will be used in a center participating in cardio vascular and/or pulmonary research." This also follows a proviso that the executive board shall oversee that these donations will not put the section in financial jeopardy. The membership also requests the executive board to investigate alternative methods of raising funds for the donation such as relationship with vendors.

5. PTA recognition of intermediate and/or advanced competency: PTAs are seeking collaboration on establishing intermediate and/or advance practice competencies. Membership agreed to review proposal when supplied by the PTAs.

Vice President's report (Dianne Jewell for Ellen Hillegass)

* Minutes from President's meeting.

* Direct access- officers/chairs encouraged to help with state efforts for direct access which will help PTs with fitness and health promotion roles.

* HCFA has hired a contract company (Dynacorp) to review PT cases, outcomes, and reimbursement. This group involves a PT.

* CPS VP will now have oversight of Practice/Reimbursement/Governmental affairs issues for the Section and represent the Section at the Practice Chairs meetings at CSM. Legislative Chair will continue to work on issues associated with that committee.

APTA Taskforce on Fitness in School Systems- discussed at President's meeting. This taskforce is sponsored by Pediatrics and Sports and does not include CPS. CPS APTA BOD liaison will bring this to the attention of APTA BOD for inclusion of CPS in this proposed taskforce associated with that committee.

* APTA Taskforce on Fitness, Wellness, & Prevention: results have been put into the normative model for entry-level education to prepare PT at the level of exercise specialist.

Treasurer's Report (Wendy Johnson Pugh)

* Please see submitted report.

Rental fees continue to increase, therefore it is recommended that the Section review what is necessary to keep to reduce the fees if possible. Membership concluded that next CSM would be an appropriate time to review the storage at CSM in Boston. Executive Committee charged to complete task next year.

Program (Dan Malone)

Please see submitted report.

* Special thanks given to speakers and program committee members.

* Membership asked to send any speaker or topic suggestions to Dan.

* Membership recognized Dan Malone for his efforts as Program Chair.

Membership (Martha Galick)

* Please see submitted report.

Legislative (Ed Gappamier)

* Please see submitted report.

Fund raising/Dance (Dianne Jewell for Joanne Watchie)

* Profits from the dance estimated to be $1500 to $2000.

Education (Donna Frownfelter)

Twenty-four participants for preconference course, profits to be announced later.

* Discussion is underway regarding the possibility of cosponsoring next year's preconference course with Geriatrics on the topic of pharmacology.

Nominations (Ethel Frese)

* New officers announced.

* Please see submitted report.

* Ethel Frese recognized by the Section for her efforts on nominations.

Public Relations (Mike LaMothe)

* Please see submitted report.

* Compendium for CSM: discussed possibility of having speaker's handouts available on the Website or hardcopy. Membership asked to give input to PR.

* Website has moved but still accessible. Please forward any comments to Diane Madras.