FAOP / FCAAOP Annual Meeting July, 24-26, 2008 Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa 250 Racquet Club Road Weston, Florida 33326 Phone: 954-616-1234 Fax: 954-384-6157 http://bonaventure.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/ Save the Date Flier (DOC) Attention All Attendees/Practitioners: Attached, please find the 2008 Conference Registration Booklet filled with all of the information regarding the Conference. 2008 Conference Registration Booklet (PDF) Please fill out the included Registration Form and return it, along with your payment, to our office. Please be sure to return both pages in order to be completely registered. Attention All Vendors: Here is the Information needed in order to become a vendor at this year's conference. Conference Cover Letter - Vendors (PDF) Vendor Registration Form (PDF) Vendor Information Form (PDF) Please fill out the Vendor Registration Form and return it, along with your payment, to our office. Please contact us with any questions. We hope to see you all there! Trulife, FAOP and St. Pete College Present: Orthotic Fitters Course (Formerly CIAT) June 16 - 20, 2008 This 5-day program is a Florida Board for Orthotists & Prosthetists approved course and is approved for ABC and BOC credits. Please review the following attachments for more information and registration. Informational Flier Registration Form Attention All O & P Practitioners: Please take a few moments to fill out our brief survey regarding the 2008 Conference and Online Continuing Education. Your feedback is VERY important to us!! Thanks in advance, The FAOP Board Click Here to take survey FAOP 2008 Membership Renewal Time This is just a reminder that it's time to renew your FAOP membership for 2008. If you are a current member, please submit your information and payment now to continue to enjoy the benefits of an FAOP member. If you are not a current member, we urge you to become one. Attached, please find a membership renewal form. Please fill it out and return it with your payment. FAOP members receive discounts on CEU courses and the Annual FAOP/FCAAOP conference. Membership Renewal Form (DOC) FAOP Board Changes Announcement!! There have been changes to the FAOP Board Members. Morris Gallo - President Jim Barr - Secretary Dino Scanio - Treasurer Wade Bader - President Elect Also, with these new changes the address and phone number for the FAOP Business Office has changed. Please note the changes: FAOP Business Office PO BOX 340507 Tampa, FL 33694-0507 813-265-3267

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP) is to ensure the highest standard of orthotic and prosthetic care for persons with disabilities. This is accomplished by actively promoting the professional development of FAOP members and supporting excellence in business practices. Through the development of collaborative relationships with local, state and national groups, the FAOP seeks to raise awareness and increase public support for professional standards and accountability regarding the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care.

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For questions regarding seminars, membership, or the Annual Meeting, please contact: FAOP P.O. Box 340507 Tampa, FL 33694-0507 813-265-3267 Ask for Dino or Lisa FAOP Bylaws   CE Broker - 1-877-434-6323 Use the following information to communicate with the State of Florida Licensure Board or the different agencies that interact with O&P: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257 or call Jodi Johnson (850) 245-4355 ext. 3620 Florida Department of Health Website Contains links to the current laws and rules effecting P&O. www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/OrthPros/index.htm Licensed Practitioner Search A site where you may inquire as to the license of any individual by name, county, profession. Remember there are SIX separate license categories related to O&P: Prosthetist-Orthotist, Prosthetist, Orthotist, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant, and Pedorthist. ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00PRAES/PRASLIST.ASP Licensed Medical Clinic Search A site where you may inquire as to the license of any facility by type, name, city, zip code, county, and/or field office. facilitylocator.floridahealthstat.com Complaints Complaints against licensed or unlicensed persons are filed with the Consumer Service Unit. The Department of Health (DOH) will investigate and determine if a possible infraction has occurred. A complaint form can be obtained from the Internet at: www.fdhc.state.fl.us/hqasub3.html or by phone at: (850) 414-7209 or (888) 419-3456 Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance Reports: 2006-2007 Annual Report www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/Publications/06-07mqa-ar.pdf Previous Annual Reports www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/reports.htm Unlicensed activity investigators How to contact an unlicensed activity investigator Name Coverage City Phone Robert Mundy Investigations Manager 954-893-5175 Harry Knight Tallahassee 850-245-4444 x8402 Gene Richard Pensacola 850-261-8604 Don Hunsinger Tampa 813-873-4794 Brian Bilbrey St. Petersburg 727-552-1160 Susan Johnston Fort Myers 239-338-2626 Tom French Orlando 407-245-1676 Chilo Casas Orlando 407-245-1678 Matt Drummet Alachua 386-418-5328 Bill Dozois Jacksonville 904-359-6684 Ryan Heal Jacksonville 904-359-6685 Ruben Garcia Hollywood 954-965-3779 Lisa Schafer Hollywood 954-893-5183 Mel Friedman Hollywood 954-893-5181 Brad Jones Hollywood 954-965-3778 Ray Hague Hollywood 954-893-5176 Chachy Castillo Admin. Asst. - Hollywood 954-893-5175 Michelle Miller West Palm Beach 561-264-1813 Unlicensed Activity Call Center 1-877-HALT-ULA (1-877-425-8852) E-Mail: