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