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These periodic alerts will bring you the latest news of the ICRS. But more important, we will present interesting and current concepts in chiropractic regulation, all of which arise from publicly available materials. We hope that you will find the format to be to the point and useful in sparking discussion.
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Regulation in the News: What would you do? SUMMARY SUSPENSIONS
The patients we serve are the ultimate beneficiaries of our willingness to share and to support one another in the hard work of licensing / registration, examinations, education, accreditation, and discipline. |
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
SUMMARY SUSPENSIONS
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Recent news stories where boards have issued immediate suspensions
pending the full disciplinary process:
pending the full disciplinary process:
AUSTRALIA
Chiropractor Jesse Thurlow charged with alleged rape, chiro license suspended
Updated: 21:03 BST, 12 June 2019
A buff chiropractor whose clients included ‘the Bachelor’ Tim Robards has been charged with rape and has had his practising license suspended. MORE
Updated: 21:03 BST, 12 June 2019
A buff chiropractor whose clients included ‘the Bachelor’ Tim Robards has been charged with rape and has had his practising license suspended. MORE
MICHIGAN – USA
More than two dozen new charges brought against Grand Blanc-area chiropractor
Updated Jun 5, 2019; Posted Jun 5, 2019
GRAND BLANC TWP, MI – A Grand Blanc Township chiropractor is facing dozens of new charges after being accused of inappropriately touching patients. Charles Arthur Jackson, 66, was originally charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. …. Jackson’s license to practice was suspended on April 19, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. MORE
Updated Jun 5, 2019; Posted Jun 5, 2019
GRAND BLANC TWP, MI – A Grand Blanc Township chiropractor is facing dozens of new charges after being accused of inappropriately touching patients. Charles Arthur Jackson, 66, was originally charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. …. Jackson’s license to practice was suspended on April 19, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. MORE
CALIFORNIA – USA
Moreno Valley chiropractor arrested on suspicion of sexual battery
Updated September 13, 2019
A Moreno Valley chiropractor was arrested this week on a sexual battery allegation in connection with an incident that occurred in his office in July. Sam Khumooro, 52, of Eastvale, was taken into custody Tuesday and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center with a bail of $5,000. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the alleged assault occurred July 25 at Khumooro Chiropractic in the 23000 block of Alessandro Boulevard. … the Board of Chiropractic Examiners can petition for an interim suspension order of a chiropractor’s license if evidence is discovered that suggests allowing the licensee to practice would place the public in danger. MORE
Updated September 13, 2019
A Moreno Valley chiropractor was arrested this week on a sexual battery allegation in connection with an incident that occurred in his office in July. Sam Khumooro, 52, of Eastvale, was taken into custody Tuesday and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center with a bail of $5,000. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the alleged assault occurred July 25 at Khumooro Chiropractic in the 23000 block of Alessandro Boulevard. … the Board of Chiropractic Examiners can petition for an interim suspension order of a chiropractor’s license if evidence is discovered that suggests allowing the licensee to practice would place the public in danger. MORE
BRITISH COLUMBIA – CANADA
'Brain balancing' B.C. chiropractor suspended amid 3 investigations
Daniel Sullins' claim to practice 'board certified functional neurology' is dangerous, doctor says
CBC News · Posted: Jun 20, 2019 7:00 AM PT
Daniel Sullins was a chiropractor in Texas before moving his practice to North Vancouver. (mybrainscore.com). Just 18 months after he arrived in B.C., Dan Sullins is already facing three investigations into his "brain balancing" chiropractic practice on the North Shore. The College of Chiropractors suspended Sullins' registration on Tuesday, stating that the public could be at risk if he continued practising. MORE
Daniel Sullins' claim to practice 'board certified functional neurology' is dangerous, doctor says
CBC News · Posted: Jun 20, 2019 7:00 AM PT
Daniel Sullins was a chiropractor in Texas before moving his practice to North Vancouver. (mybrainscore.com). Just 18 months after he arrived in B.C., Dan Sullins is already facing three investigations into his "brain balancing" chiropractic practice on the North Shore. The College of Chiropractors suspended Sullins' registration on Tuesday, stating that the public could be at risk if he continued practising. MORE
WASHINGTON STATE - USA
Chelan County Based Chiropractor Has License Suspended While Pending Legal Action
Posted August 9, 2019
Washington Department of Health sent a press release Friday morning, announcing Christie Collier, Chelan County chiropractor, had her license suspended based on charges that she is allegedly unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. Her chiropractor practice in Washington is halted until the charges are resolved. According to the press release, she has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the charges along with the suspension. MORE
Posted August 9, 2019
Washington Department of Health sent a press release Friday morning, announcing Christie Collier, Chelan County chiropractor, had her license suspended based on charges that she is allegedly unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. Her chiropractor practice in Washington is halted until the charges are resolved. According to the press release, she has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the charges along with the suspension. MORE
These stories are presented for discussion. No guilt or innocence is implied. Please search the internet for updates.
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GUTEN TAG, REGULATORS & FRIENDS!
ICRS MEETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WFC / ECU CONGRESS With a nod to our gracious hosts from the World Federation of Chiropractic and the European Chiropractors Union, the ICRS held its 11th Annual Educational Forum in Germany’s beautiful capital city.
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The agenda was split into three parts:
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Educational program with presentations by the German Chiropractic Association, World Federation of Chiropractic, International Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board, Association of Chiropractic Malaysia, European Chiropractors Union, Council on Chiropractic Education Canada, World Congress of Chiropractic Students, Councils on Chiropractic Education International, Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport, and an in-depth look at the United Kingdom’s General Chiropractic Council.
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Second Annual General Meeting
of the membership since ICRS was incorporated as an international nonprofit organization based in Canada. |
Open Session: Issues Raised by Media Coverage
The timely issue of chiropractic care for children was raised by recent Australian media coverage. |
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In addition, ICRS Chair Dr. Lisa Richard and Executive Director Donna M. Cohen presented a well-attended interactive workshop as part of the WFC/ECU educational program on its Ethics track:
THE PERILS OF BAD BEHAVIOUR: WHY MISCONDUCT TAINTS US ALL
To view the introductory PowerPoint presentation, CLICK HERE |
Information courtesy of the General Chiropractic Council Website www.gcc-uk.org |
Coinciding with GCC’s birthday year events, the organization has also streamlined and updated its website. From the GCC:
On the new-look website it is now much easier to access:
To visit the website of the General Chiropractic Council and its public resources, please click HERE
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At-risk advertising by Australian chiropractors
and physiotherapists by J. Keith Simpson Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 27, Article number: 30 (2019) Published 13 June 2019 Excerpt from Abstract: |
“The aims of this research were to determine the frequency, type and nature of at-risk advertising by Australian chiropractors and physiotherapists and whether there is a correlation between professional association membership and advertising guideline compliance.”
Link to article: https://chiromt.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12998-019-0247-x
The chiropractic workforce: a global review
by Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Mana Rezai, Paola Torres, Deborah Sutton, Peter Tuchin, Richard Brown and Pierre Côté
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 27, Article number: 36 (2019) Published 24 July 2019
Excerpt from Abstract:
by Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Mana Rezai, Paola Torres, Deborah Sutton, Peter Tuchin, Richard Brown and Pierre Côté
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 27, Article number: 36 (2019) Published 24 July 2019
Excerpt from Abstract:
“The world is faced with a chronic shortage of health workers, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated a global shortage of 7.2 million health workers resulting in large gaps in service provision for people with disability. The magnitude of the unmet needs, especially within musculoskeletal conditions, is not well established as global data on health work resources are scarce.”
Australian Report:
Chiropractic spinal manipulation of children under 12
This 228 page independent study was released October 30, 2019, and is available for download in PDF or WORD format.
Excerpt from the government website:
Chiropractic spinal manipulation of children under 12
This 228 page independent study was released October 30, 2019, and is available for download in PDF or WORD format.
Excerpt from the government website:
The report includes the findings and recommendations into a review of spinal manipulation on children performed by chiropractors.
On 8 March 2019, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council (CHC) noted community concerns about the practice and agreed there was a need to consider whether public safety was at risk.
The Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Jenny Mikakos MP, instructed Safer Care Victoria (SCV) to undertake an independent review. This report was provided to the Minister for reporting to the CHC in October 2019.
DIRECT LINK TO DOWNLOAD:
https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/reports-and-publications/chiropractic-spinal-manipulation-of-children-under-12
https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/reports-and-publications/chiropractic-spinal-manipulation-of-children-under-12
OHIO – June 18, 2019
Local lawmakers propose more protections for sexual assault victims of doctors
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190618/local-lawmakers-propose-more-protections-for-sexual-assault-victims-of-doctors
A group of Franklin County lawmakers wants to increase protections for sexual assault victims in Ohio.
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The legislation comes in wake of the conviction of Ryan Smith, a former Clintonville chiropractor. Smith faced allegations of sexual assault from 43 of his former patients. The statute of limitations had run out on several of the accusations, so he faced charges relating to 22 of the women, ranging between 14 and 74 years old. Smith pleaded no contest in January to 66 counts of sexual imposition and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, to be served over 60 consecutive weekends, plus five years of probation.
Local lawmakers propose more protections for sexual assault victims of doctors
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190618/local-lawmakers-propose-more-protections-for-sexual-assault-victims-of-doctors
A group of Franklin County lawmakers wants to increase protections for sexual assault victims in Ohio.
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The legislation comes in wake of the conviction of Ryan Smith, a former Clintonville chiropractor. Smith faced allegations of sexual assault from 43 of his former patients. The statute of limitations had run out on several of the accusations, so he faced charges relating to 22 of the women, ranging between 14 and 74 years old. Smith pleaded no contest in January to 66 counts of sexual imposition and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, to be served over 60 consecutive weekends, plus five years of probation.
NEW JERSEY – March 4, 2019
Requires certain health care practitioners to disclose criminal and disciplinary history to patients. Includes podiatrists, dentists, medical doctors, chiropractors
https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/A3521/id/1752093
SENATE, No. 3521 | STATE OF NEW JERSEY | 218th LEGISLATURE
Requires certain health care practitioners to disclose criminal and disciplinary history to patients. Includes podiatrists, dentists, medical doctors, chiropractors
https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/A3521/id/1752093
SENATE, No. 3521 | STATE OF NEW JERSEY | 218th LEGISLATURE
ARIZONA – September 1, 2019
With sweeping new law, Arizona aims to reset national standards for license portability
http://www.professionallicensingreport.org/with-universal-license-recognition-law-arizona-aims-to-reset-national-standard-for-portability-of-all-out-of-state-licenses/
…the Arizona legislature and governor will make moving to Arizona a much easier process for licensed professionals who want to work there. The new law, taking effect September 1, is the first of its kind in the nation. It is simple in concept but sweeping in effect…
With sweeping new law, Arizona aims to reset national standards for license portability
http://www.professionallicensingreport.org/with-universal-license-recognition-law-arizona-aims-to-reset-national-standard-for-portability-of-all-out-of-state-licenses/
…the Arizona legislature and governor will make moving to Arizona a much easier process for licensed professionals who want to work there. The new law, taking effect September 1, is the first of its kind in the nation. It is simple in concept but sweeping in effect…
WEST VIRGINIA – June 8, 2019
Waives initial occupational licensing fees for military and low income families (adjusted gross income below 130% of the federal poverty line)
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB396%20SUB1%20ENR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&billtype=B&houseorig=S&i=396
Waives initial occupational licensing fees for military and low income families (adjusted gross income below 130% of the federal poverty line)
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB396%20SUB1%20ENR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&billtype=B&houseorig=S&i=396
General Chiropractic Council – changes to advertising section of the Code
October 25, 2019
https://www.gcc-uk.org/news/entry/amendment-to-the-code-b3
At its September meeting, the Council approved an amendment to the Code. This follows a consultation period.
The purpose of amending the Code is to provide greater clarity for Registrants by referencing the ASA and relevant guidance as a result of the advertising cases.
The amendment is made at B3 and is as follows:
https://www.gcc-uk.org/news/entry/amendment-to-the-code-b3
At its September meeting, the Council approved an amendment to the Code. This follows a consultation period.
The purpose of amending the Code is to provide greater clarity for Registrants by referencing the ASA and relevant guidance as a result of the advertising cases.
The amendment is made at B3 and is as follows:
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You must:
ensure your advertising is legal, decent, honest and truthful as defined by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and conforms to their current guidance, such as the CAP Code |
New Zealand Chiropractic Board – Adopts Cultural Competency Standards
https://www.chiropracticboard.org.nz/Portals/12/Standards%20of%20cultural%20comptence%20policy%20adopted%20Nov%2017.pdf?ver=2017-12-13-120216-347
Among other responsibilities set out in section 118 of the Act, it is the Chiropractic Board’s (the Board’s) role:
“to set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by health practitioners of the profession.”
These Standards of Cultural Competence set out the obligations of all chiropractors to practise in a culturally competent manner.
Among other responsibilities set out in section 118 of the Act, it is the Chiropractic Board’s (the Board’s) role:
“to set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by health practitioners of the profession.”
These Standards of Cultural Competence set out the obligations of all chiropractors to practise in a culturally competent manner.
Oregon Board USA - Offers guidance to those seeking approval for ETSDP
(Examinations, Tests, Substances, Devices, and Procedures)
(Examinations, Tests, Substances, Devices, and Procedures)
https://www.oregon.gov/OBCE/pdfs/ETSDP.pdf
Regulatory authorities are often asked by chiropractors whether certain aspects of practice are permitted. The Oregon Board has a standard review process that focuses on fairly and consistently evaluating these questions.
Regulatory authorities are often asked by chiropractors whether certain aspects of practice are permitted. The Oregon Board has a standard review process that focuses on fairly and consistently evaluating these questions.
Chiropractic Board of Australia
Advance copy of revised CPD Guidelines published - effective December 1
https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/Codes-guidelines.aspx
The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has published an advance copy of its revised continuing professional development guidelines (CPD guidelines). Click on the link above for this and other codes and guidelines available in both PDF and WORD format.
https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/Codes-guidelines.aspx
The Chiropractic Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has published an advance copy of its revised continuing professional development guidelines (CPD guidelines). Click on the link above for this and other codes and guidelines available in both PDF and WORD format.
New guide for social media
https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/Codes-guidelines/Social-media-guidance.aspx
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media. MORE
https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/Codes-guidelines/Social-media-guidance.aspx
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media. MORE
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The newest member of the ICRS is the Association of Chiropractic of Malaysia.
Dr. Wong Yi Kai, President, offered an excellent presentation at our 2019 Berlin Forum, focused on the chiropractic profession’s rapid growth and progress in governmental recognition. Please visit the ACM website at https://chiroacm.org or email president@chiroacm.org |
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The Chiropractic Board of Australia announces the appointment of its new Executive Officer,
Ms. Kirsten Hibberd. The CBA is a Regulatory member of ICRS. Ms. Hibberd an AHPRA staff member with a wealth of regulatory experience and has held policy and project positions with the Dental Board of Australia and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Email: Kirsten.Hibberd@ahpra.gov.au |
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The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners announces the election of its new president, Daniel M. Côté, DC.
Dr. Côté is also president of the International Board of Chiropractic Examiners and has been a welcome presenter at ICRS. The IBCE is a Partner Member of ICRS. Email: dcote@nbce.org |
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ICRS appreciates the service of retiring World Federation of Chiropractic President and Council member, Dr. Laurie Tassell, from Australia.
He has been a strong proponent of international regulation and mobility for qualified practitioners. At the same time, we welcome the WFC’s interim president, Dr. Vivian H.E. Kil of the Netherlands. Dr. Kil is not only the first woman to serve in the top leadership role of the WFC, she is also the youngest chiropractor to hold this position.
Please contact Dr. Kil through the WFC Secretariat: info@wfc.org |
2020 ICRS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
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... for those interested in chiropractic regulation, registration / licensure, discipline, practice requirements, accreditation, education, examination, continuing professional development, travel to teach or treat
Membership in the ICRS is open to qualifying organizations throughout the world. There are no individual members. There are three categories:
For more information about the ICRS goals, governance, and membership categories, or to apply, please CLICK HERE. |
ICRS Fall 2019 Newsletter © 2019 ICRS All rights reserved
PHOTO CREDITS
UNSPLASH: Cover News Photo by Elijah O'Donnell
PIXABAY: Calendar Image by Gerd Altmann, SF Bridge by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke, magnifying glass JJuni,
UK Flag symbol by DavidRockDesign, news image by tortensimon, research image by Nick Youngson
UNSPLASH: Cover News Photo by Elijah O'Donnell
PIXABAY: Calendar Image by Gerd Altmann, SF Bridge by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke, magnifying glass JJuni,
UK Flag symbol by DavidRockDesign, news image by tortensimon, research image by Nick Youngson
Send your regulatory news to icrs@chiroregulation.org – ATTN: Donna M. (Liewer) Cohen, Executive Director
