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