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

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 AudiologyChiropractic 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. Mills President of The University and Commissioner of Education Johanna Duncan-Poitier Deputy Commissioner Office of the Professions & Office of Higher Education Professional Licensing Robert G. Bentley Executive Director, Professional Licensing & Teacher Certification Comparative Education & Committee on the Professions Pre-Licensure Services Professional Examinations Licensure Records & Certifications Professional Responsibility Frank Muñoz Executive Director Professional Responsibility Customer Service Professional Discipline Investigations – 68 investigators Prosecutions – 17 prosecutors Legal Services – 10 Administrative Officers Professional Assistance Program Special 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 PROCESS How It Works In New York State

Complaint Resolution Process 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 Conferences  Resolve cases  Direct feedback from board member Purpose

Discipline Hearings

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