APTA Member Liaisons to External Organizations.

The APTA is currently soliciting names of members to fill a pool of potential member liaisons to external organizations. Components are encouraged to submit names of members who meet prescribed criteria to serve as liaisons, and individual members who wish to nominate themselves may do so.

To be considered for appointment as a member liaison to external organizations, the individual must meet the following criteria:

1) If possible and appropriate, have membership in or be willing to join the organization(s) with which the Board of Directors desires to establish and maintain a liaison relationship;

2) Be willing to serve in a liaison capacity; and

3) Be recognized by peers as having the experience and knowledge to serve as a member liaison.

APTA components wishing to nominate members for any of the mentioned liaison positions may do so by submitting the nominee's name, address, telephone number, and qualifications to:

APTA Department of Practice
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488

Individual members may self-nominate by submitting their name, address, telephone number, and qualifications to the above address.

All nominations must be received at APTA headquarters by December 1, 1999.

The following list represents organizations with which APTA maintains a liaison relationship through member representatives:

Joint Commission on Accreditation of
 Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
 Professional and Technical Advisory
 Committees (PTACs)
   Ambulatory Care PTAC
   Behavioral Health Care PTAC
   Home Care PTAC
   Hospital PTAC
   Long Term Care PTAC
 American Burn Association
 American College of Chest Physicians
 Arthritis Foundation
 CARF The Rehabilitation Accreditation
  Committee
 Healthy People 2000/2010
 National Centers for Health Statistics
 National Osteoporosis Foundation
 National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
 Society for the Advancement of Women's Health
  Research, Medical Health Advisory Board