From The District Director
I hope this newsletter finds you and yours well and your 2018 is starting out well. Mine is starting off very well and my prospects appear bright.
As the year starts a lot of athletic training service work really begins to ramp up. Soon the NATA will be hosting the annual joint committee meeting in Dallas. All committees meet face to face twice a year – the joint committee meeting is one.
Also a lot of work is being done in preparation for the RMATA Annual Clinical Symposium in April in Salt Lake. I hope to see many of you there.
Read through this newsletter and get a peak at some of the exciting things going on. I also have two openings for opportunity to serve – check them out.
As always if you have any questions, comments or concerns please let me know.
Sincerely,
Chris Mathewson, NATA District 7 Director
cmathewson@dcsdk12.org 720-233-3233
Three Selected to Serve on NATA Committees
Recently I appointed three people to serve as NATA District 7 representatives to committees.
Jeff Archuletta – Secondary School Athletic Trainers Committee
The Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee (SSATC) is dedicated to recognizing the unique concerns and responsibilities associated with the secondary school athletic training practice setting, and to developing and providing materials and information that may enhance the effectiveness and marketability of athletic trainers working in this setting.
Bart Anderson – Post Professional Education Committee
The (PPEC) provides strategic vision and guidance to all post-professional education in athletic training. The promotion of life-long learning and professional development will impart advanced knowledge and skills of athletic trainers to achieve career goals and fulfillment, while also excelling in the clinical practice, research and scholarship that enhances the quality of patient care, optimizing outcomes, and improving patients’ health-related quality of life
Miranda McWilliams – Young Professionals Committee
The mission of the Young Professionals' Committee (YPC) is to identify and address the interests, needs and concerns of young athletic training professionals and to facilitate communication to and from members of that group.
TWO Openings on NATA Committees
I have two openings for District 7 representatives to NATA committees.
- NATA Specialty Awards
- NATA PAC
If you have an interest to serve in either of these capacities I would ask that you send me a letter of interest and your resume to my email address, cmathewson@dcsdk12.org. The positions will CLOSE on January 27th.
NATA Honors and Awards
Charles Baughman, NATA District 7 Honors and Awards Committee
Thank you to all who have taken the time to recognize and nominate your peers for a NATA award.
The following existing timeline applies to these NATA awards: Hall of Fame, Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, AT Service Award, Fellows, Honorary Membership, the Gail Weldon Award of Excellence and the Jack Weakley Award of Distinction.
October 1 Deadline to return all applications and support materials
February Award Recipients selected
June Awards presented during the NATA Convention & AT Expo in New Orleans
Please refer to the NATA website, Honors & Award Page, for specific awards criteria.
NATA Convention Program Committee
Bridget Younger, District 7 CPC Rep
The Convention Program Committee (CPC) met over the weekend of November 17-19 in New Orleans to tour the conference center and slot the program for the 2018 NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo, June 26-29, 2018. We are excited about being in New Orleans and have a great educational line-up prepared. See you there.
NATA Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee
The Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training (PRAT) Committee was founded and
by the NATA Board of Directors June 2016. The first conference call (Oct. 7, 2016)
on research up-dates, drop box information, and projects/activities.
Mission: The mission of the Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training (PRAT) Committee is: to support the legal, ethical, and regulatory (LER) practice standards2 by encouraging and promoting adherence. To date, no other NATA committee has the primary charge to advance conjoined-LER-issues and adherence of professional standards through professional development and support.
Goals
1. streamlining LER resources
2. educating professionals how to exercise those LER standards
3. establishing an online presence
Membership Presentation
NATA Districts (Districts 1-10); Strategic Alliance (BOC, CAATE, Foundation); KEY NATA
COMMITTEES (GAC, COPA, COPE, Federal Legislative), Research Leader
Activities
Best Practice Guidelines in AT Documentation
Best Practice Guidelines in AT Documentation, will be maintained by the PRAT. Please the PRAT if there are any suggestions to update the best practice guidelines.
PRAT Awards Subcommittee
PRAT Awards Subcommittee will review nominees for the PRAT’s distinguished member and non-member award.
PRAT 21st Century Document Subcommittee
Developing a document to help members understand and adhere to 21st century LER issues
PRAT Act On IT Case Studies
Developing case studies to provide real world examples to help members adhere to 21st century LER issues.
PRAT Website
Developing an informative site for members.
Research
PRAT Shared Professional Values Research: Survey instrument has been validated, developed, uploaded to an online platform. It will be piloted to the Strategic Alliance leadership.
Professional Development (New activities since June 2017)
Presentations
• BOC July 2017 – PRAT Update
• KS STATE MEETING November 2017 – HIPAA/FERPA
Upcoming Presentations
• CA STATE MEETING February 2018 - Severity of the regulation issues for ATs in
California
• GLATA MEETING (D4) March 2018 - Complying with your state’s laws and practice
act
• MAATA (D3) MEETING May 2018 – Minimizing Risk
• FWATA (D8) MEETING April 2018 - Severity of the regulation issues for ATs in
California
• NATA 2018 PRAT COMMITTEE PRESENTATION The Line: Appropriate Professional
Relationships
• NATA 2018 Foundation Free Coms - Severity of the regulation issues for ATs in
California
• NATA 2018 - Unique Perspectives: A comprehensive debate relative to minimizing
legal risk in athletic training (Jeff Konin & Randy Cohen – note: this not a committee
presentation, but supports PRAT mission)
• NATA 2018 Featured Presentation: Lawsuits: How Can Athletic Trainers Minimize
Risk? (Jeff Konin, Randy Cohen, Matthew Mitten – note: this not a committee
presentation, but supports PRAT mission)
Upcoming Publications
Medicine Legal Digest (Jan)
Whistle Blowing: Reporting Violations
NATA News (Jan)
Raising the Standard of Care Through Ethical Return to Play Decisions
PRAT Online Certification
Managing Risk and Minimizing Liability - developing
Public Relations Committee
Justin Segotta, NATA District 7 PR Committee Rep
The theme for National Athletic Training Month has been announced. It is "Compassionate Care for All." Please start thinking of different ways that you can utilize this theme during the month of March and please consider applying for one of the awards listed on the NATM page through the NATA.
Please make sure that all news worthy items are getting to your state PR reps! The reps are as follows:
Arizona: Bart Anderson
New Mexico: Traci Stone
Wyoming: Chellsie Johnson
Utah: Marie Perkins
Colorado: Matt Brewer
Or you can e-mail them directly to myself at jsegotta@gmail.com or to Alisha Pennignton at am.pennington24@gmail.com. We love to get these items on our social media pages as well as submit for the NATA News.
Also if you have pictures please get those to as well.
Professional Education Committee
Kolin Tomilinson, NATA District 7
Master Preceptor Program Launches
The Professional Education Committee has completed Level One of a three-part program on preceptor development. It is housed in the Professional Development Center where you can also watch a video that provides an overview of the courses.
Colorado Update
Dominic L. DiManna, MEd, MS, ATC, President, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association
The Board of Directors of the Colorado Athletic Trainers Association attended a landmark meeting with the Commissioner and Associate Commissioner in charge of Sports Medicine of the Colorado High School Activities Association. This meeting marked the first time that the entire CATA Board of Directors was able to meet with the leadership of CHSAA. During the meeting, both organizations entered into a new era and began fostering a relationship of cooperation and communication and collaboration.
All Athletic Trainers in Colorado are reminded to check their Registration/Licensure status with DORA and to renew with DORA if necessary.
The Colorado Athletic Trainers Association is also seeking volunteers to help with our Education, Secondary Schools and Legislative Affairs Committees anyone interested should contact your BOD members.
Utah Update
2017 Award Winners
The UATA recognizes its annual award winners during the UATA Business Meeting on December 2, 2017 at Southern Utah University, Cedar City. These individuals have shown commitment to the Utah Athletic Trainers' Association and their profession.
This year, UATA inducted Mike Tolman, ATC as AT of the Year for Secondary Schools, Rhett Farrer, ATC as AT of the Year for Administration, and Ricky Mendini, ATC as AT of the Year for College setting.
is proud to announce, Ben Davidson, our newest member to our UATA Hall of Fame. Prior to retirement, Davidson served the SUU Athletics community. He volunteered his time on many occasions, working with the Utah Summer Games and Olympians, serving on the RMATA Board, UATA Board, NATA committees, and the BOC Examination Committee.
The UATA would like to congratulate our 2017 award winners!
See winners pictures below.
1st picture: Award winners pictured from left to right: Ben Davidson, Ricky Mendini, Rhett Farrer. Not pictured, Mike Tolman.
2nd picture: Ben Davidson is inducted into the UATA Hall of Fame. Picture with him is (left to right) Corinne Nyman, Lisa Walker, Valerie Herzog.
