CHAPTER Phy 100  ORGANIZATIONAL RULES

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #12993, effective 2-22-20, readopted with amendments Chapter Phy 100.  Specifically, Phy 104 titled “Purpose”, Phy 102 titled “Definitions”, and Phy 103.01 titled “Composition of the Board” were readopted without change.  Phy 103.02 titled “Officers”, Phy 103.07 titled “Notice of Meetings”, Phy 103.08 titled “Minutes of Board Meetings”, and Phy 104 titled “Public Information” were deleted.  Phy 103.06 titled “Other Organizational Rules” was inserted.  The former Phy 103.03 through Phy 103.06 were readopted and renumbered as Phy 103.02 through Phy 103.05.

 

          Document #12993 replaced all prior filings for rules in the former Chapter Phy 100.  The prior filing affecting the former Chapter Phy 100 was Document #9039, effective 11-28-07.

 

          As organizational rules the rules in Chapter Phy 100 in Document #12993 will not expire except pursuant to RSA 541-A:17, II.

 

PART Phy 101  PURPOSE

 

          Phy 101.01  Purpose.  This chapter sets forth the organization and statutory responsibilities of the physical therapy governing board and the manner of communication with the board.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

PART Phy 102  DEFINITIONS

 

          Phy 102.01  "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, I, namely, "the physical therapy governing board established in RSA 328-F."

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 102.02  "Physical therapist" means "physical therapist" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, VII, namely, "a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice physical therapy in this state.”

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 102.03  "Physical therapy" means "physical therapy" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, IX, namely, "the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter."

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 102.04  "Physical therapist assistant (PTA)" means "physical therapist assistant" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, VIII, namely, "a person who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure and who assists the physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy intervention.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

PART Phy 103  DESCRIPTION OF THE BOARD AND BOARD MEETINGS

 

          Phy 103.01  Composition of the Board.  The board consists of 5 members appointed as specified in RSA 328-F:4, VI. The members include 2 licensed physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, and 2 public members.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 103.02  Relationship of the Board to the Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals.  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:3, II, the chairperson of the board or the appointee of the chairperson is a member of the board of directors of the office of licensed allied health professionals.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.03) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 103.03  Responsibilities of the Board.  The board has the responsibility to:

 

          (a)  Issue initial, conditional, renewal, and reinstated licenses to persons who meet the requirements of RSA 328-A, RSA 328-F, and the rules of the board;

 

          (b)  Investigate instances of possible professional misconduct by licensees, initiate disciplinary proceedings when necessary and impose sanctions for proven misconduct;

 

          (c)  Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing RSA 328-A; and

 

          (d)  Maintain a current list of licensees, including each licensee's name, current business and residential address, telephone numbers and license number.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.04) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 103.04  Board Meetings and Quorum.

 

          (a)  Pursuant to RSA 328-F:8 the board meets monthly or more often as its business requires.

 

          (b)  A majority of the board constitutes a quorum.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.05) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

Phy 103.05  Attendance at Meetings By Members of the Public. Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, II, members of the public may attend and record board meetings, except for those parts of the meetings which are nonpublic sessions as defined in 91-A:3.

 

Source.  #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.06) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

          Phy 103.06  Other Organizational Rules.  The board is part of the office of licensed allied health professionals.  Information such as the board’s office location, address, and telephone number may be found at Ahp 104.  Information regarding the public’s access to minutes and other board records may be found at Ahp 103.05 and Ahp 104.03.

 

Source.  #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100)

 

Appendix

 

Rule

Statute

 

 

Phy 101 and Phy 102

RSA 541-A:7

Phy 103.01

RSA 328-F:4, VI

Phy 103.02

RSA 328-F:3, II

Phy 103.03(a)

RSA 328-A:3, II; RSA 328-F:5, I

Phy 103.03(b)

RSA 328-F:5, II; RSA 328-F:23

Phy 103.03(c)

RSA 328-A:3, III

Phy 103.03(d)

RSA 328-A:3, VIII

Phy 103.04(a)

RSA 328-F:8

Phy 103.04(b)

RSA 541-A:16(b)

Phy 103.05

RSA 91-A:2, II

Phy 103.06

RSA 91-A:2, II; RSA 541-A:16(b); RSA 328-F:13