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Letter report regarding the Board of Physical Therapy's process of complaints filed against athletic trainers.

Report Details

Submitting OIG: 
West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor
Report Description: 
This letter-report is a response to the Joint Committee on Government Organization and Operations' request that PERD review whether the Board of Physical Therapy is adhering to its procedural rule which requires the Board to receive and investigate complaints against registered athletic trainers, as well as, to administer discipline when warranted. PERD reviewed the Board's complaint logs calendar years 2011-2019, reviewed a sample of complaint files, and questioned the Board regarding the complaint process. Since 2011, there were 67 complaints filed against either physical therapists or physical therapist assistants, but none filed against athletic trainers.
Short / Alternative Report Title: 
Physical Therapy, Board of  
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
State of West Virginia
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
PE 19-01-623  
Component, if applicable: 
WV-Professional Licensing Boards
Location: 
Charleston, WV
United States
Type of Report: 
Audit
Professional Standard: 
Other
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
0
Report File Link: 
https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/reports/perd/AT_July_2019.pdf

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