Transcript Sleep-Technologist

Sleep Technologist Licensure
John Doggett, MD
President
New Mexico Sleep Society
Why Licensure?
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Quality
Security
Accountability
Quality
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Education
Experience
Continuing Education
Security
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Patient Safety
Job Security
Accountability
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To Lab Director
To Patients
To State Regulators
Licensure Around the USA
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10 States and DC have PSGT licensure
32 States have exemptions under their
Respiratory Care Act
8 States have no regulatory language
Other States
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California
Louisiana
Maryland
New Jersey
New Mexico
Other States
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New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Tennessee
Virginia
State Licensure Development
the New Mexico Experience
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Motivated Group
National Support
Legislative Process
Motivated Group
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New Mexico Sleep Society
Support from Labs
National Support
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AASM
AAST
Tech licensure already passed in several
other states
Regulatory Support
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What existing State licensing board will
support you?
Get their support in advance
Have a plan
Write a Draft Bill
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Copies of bills from other states
Proposed bill – AASM support
The BILL
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Who is covered?
Who is NOT covered?
Job Description
Supervision
Educational Requirements
Renewal
Educational Requirements
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A-Step
CAAHEP
BRPT
AASMRespiratory Care – Sleep
Electroneurodiagnostic - Sleep
Grandfathering
The Legislative Process
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Find sympathetic legislators
Discuss with YOUR representatives
Find a legislative SPONSOR
Lobbyists-the Facilitators
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Knowledge of the process
Knows the legislators
Access
$$$
At the Legislature
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Several Volunteers go to the Capitol
Meet the Representatives
Meet the Senators
Talking Points
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Short, one-page summary
Benefits to the people of the state
Dangers if not passed
Lobbying
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Dedicate time in person
Seek out your district’s reps
Attend EVERY relevant committee
hearing and plan to speak
After the Vote
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Committee to write regulation (keep it
small, one physician, two or three
techs, lay person, facilitator)
Budget
2 years to implement
How to get a License
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Application
Fees
Background Checks
Drug Tests?
Support from Sleep Lab directors
License Renewal
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2-year term
Fee
Continuing Education