The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) announced the release of its updated Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Scope of Practice. Changes to the Scope of Practice include a comprehensive definition of supervision and privileging of…
Day: April 6, 2010
Arizona Recognizes April 6 as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Day
The Arizona Legislature recognizes April 6 as Arizona Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) Awareness Day, mirroring the national month of foot health awareness established by the American Podiatric Medical Association. HCR2065 was spearheaded by Rep. Cloves C. Campbell Jr. (D-Dist. 16)…
Jefferson’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Awarded Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that the inpatient rehabilitation program and stroke specialty program of the Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation Unit of the department of rehabilitation medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have been re-accredited for…