 Fall 2012 The Newsletter of the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association | |
2012-2013 MSHA Executive Board and Advisory Assembly
MSHA Executive Board:
President:
Audiology: In This Issue
Autumn in Michigan
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Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Still Time to Register for Fall Conference
Bev Jaynes, M.A., CCC-SLP, MSHA VP for SLP Healthcare You Don't Have to Know Everything to Do Something: Using Mobile Technology in the Treatment of Adults and Children
In Other News from the Health Care Services Committee... MSHA Student Scholarships Available for 2013
Elaine Ledwon-Robinson, M.S., CCC-SLP This year MSHA will award two (2) $500.00 scholarships to MSHA graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the 2013 MSHA Annual Conference, March 21-23, 2013, at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. These scholarships are supported by LinguiSystems' (the nationally renowned publisher) co-founders Linda Bowers and Rosemary Huisingh. We are grateful for their commitment and for the example they set with this support. In addition, Psi Iota Xi, the Michigan Association of the national philanthropic organization dedicated to helping others, with particular support of the speech and hearing professions, will sponsor one award of $250 which will be presented to the best “Student Poster Session” submission at the MSHA Conference. The MSHA Student Affairs Advisory Committee will conduct the selection process. Follow this link to the MSHA Student Scholarship Application Form or contact the MSHA office at msha@att.net for more information. In Memoriam
Linda Lou Smith, Ph.D., CCC-A, passed away on August 19, 2012. Linda Lou was a MSHA Life Member, recipient of Honors of the Association (1984), and MSHA President in 1979. She was a former Professor of Audiology at Michigan State University, where she began in 1973 and became assistant chairperson of the Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences (now Communicative Sciences and Disorders). She also served as the Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate students for the college for several years. In addition to her work in the college, Linda Lou served as acting registrar of MSU from 1991-1999 and was an active member on the Faculty Liaison Group to the Board of Trustees. College of Communication Arts & Sciences Dean Pamela Whitten said in an email "We are deeply saddened and want her former students and colleagues, family and friends to know that her leadership and academic achievment helped build one of the most highly regarded communciation education and research institutions in the world today." Linda Lou Smith had retired to Atlanta, Georgia, where she died at the age of 66. Her family had asked for any condolences to go to the Dept. of Communicative Sciences and Disorders which can be found online at www.givingto.msu.edu/LindaLouSmith MSHA extends its condolences to Linda's family, friends and colleagues.
Save the Dates & Upcoming Events
MSHA Future Conferences and other Coming Events
The Program Committee is busy planning for future MSHA Conferences. Great conference rates are available now for the future, and we also know that booking the dates and sites in advance helps MSHA members to plan for years ahead. Mark your calendars for these future dates/sites for MSHA: 2013: March 21-23, 2013 The Henry Hotel, Dearborn 2014: March 27-29, 2014 Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel 2015: Open
Here are some other important dates you may want to put on your calendars: News & Notes
Dawn Kutney, MSHA Congratulations to ASHA ACE Winners Congratulations to the following MSHA members who received the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) during the period of January through March, 2012: (The ACE is a formal recognition of professionals who have demonstrated their commitment to lifelong learning by earning 7.0 CEUs (70 contact hours) within a 36-month period.)
Elwood Anderson, Private Practice, Alpena
Let's Go Gaga Over MSHA!
Gordon Krainen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP It’s t  hat time again, fall, when things speed up and everyone gets busy with school, work, studies, and oh yes…. it’s time to pay our dues… the ever so reasonable MSHA dues. MSHA has not raised its membership dues for 19 years! Since 1993 we have pledged to keep our dues reasonable for all the reasons that you know too well in this tough Michigan economy. Now that we have professional licensure we have an additional expense. I don’t know if it helps to tell you that we are not alone. First of all every state in the country has professional licensure dues for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Still, it doesn’t make it any easier. I asked a dentist friend of mine how much he pays for his professional dues and he mentioned a number around two grand. True, they make more money than us, but still at least our license is a lot less. Our professional license is a step in the positive direction for our profession in Michigan. Licensure provides us with more autonomy and clout as a communication disorders professional. It keeps us aligned with other professions such as physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, etc., as well as the rest of the SLPs and AUDs across the country. While having a professional license is a positive thing, pardon my perseveration; it does not preclude you from being a MSHA member. MSHA is your professional organization that will support and offer you educational opportunities that will find nowhere else. With all the change that has occurred in our state with funding, insurance, reimbursement, budget constraints - the one constant you can rely on is MSHA – not just our low dues but our commitment to serve you – to represent you – to fight for you! You might go to ASHA and find similar educational seminars, but at a much greater cost. There are so many things MSHA can do for you, and in many ways by being involved with MSHA can help you to grow also. I truly believe that if a communication disorder professional does not belong to MSHA then they are missing out on a lot of information, professional support and a wonderful chance to meet intelligent, passionate and interesting colleagues. Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Maintain your MSHA membership and Go Gaga over MSHA. Your MSHA Dues renewal cards are in the mail now to you - remember if you pay before November 1, 2012, you save an additional $5! Gordon Krainen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, MSHA VP for Membership
MSHA Ethics Committee Report
Cary Cekola, M.A., CCC-SLP The MSHA Committee on Ethics is moving forward with Cary Cekola, M.A., CCC-SLP and Mary Peterson, Au.D., CCC-A as co-chairs, and Katherine Rigley-Rowell, M.A., CCC-SLP and Robin Pollens, M.S., CCC-SLP rounding out the committee. We have already reviewed an ethics consult from a MSHA member, and our committee will meet in October for future planning. If you have a question related to an ethical concern in your work setting and would like some peers to assist you with: (thinking through your options and reviewing resources related to your topic of concern)….contact the committee at MSHAETHICS@gmail.com Please also check the link on MSHA's website periodically for "hot topics" and related resources. Back to top Volume 35 Number Four September 2012
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Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association | From the President
Deanna Klein, M.A., CCC-SLP Life and other topics...
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We all get ‘cracked windshields’. It’s called life. As speech-language pathologists and audiologists, I think it’s important to remember how the pebbles of life can spider out and affect not only those we work with but others as well. Life altering events such as strokes, head injuries, child related disabilities and hearing loss (to mention a few of many examples) are on nobody’s radar. It just happens. When it does, these events not only affect the person directly afflicted but spider out and may affect others we sometimes don’t realize. Neighbors, friends, extended family, co-workers, and classmates shouldn’t be forgotten in the recovery or therapy process. I encourage you to do what you can to utilize education, support groups and other resources to help with ALL people that may be touched by a pebble resulting in a ‘cracked windshield’.
Stepping off of my windshield analogy soap box, I want to encourage everyone to read the committee reports and explore the MSHA web site for updates on many important topics such as licensure for SLPs, insurance coverage updates, and our upcoming conference March 21-23, 2013: Feed Your Passion: Knowledge, Networking and Resources. The MSHA team is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. MSHA Annual Conference 2013: Feed Your Passion: Knowledge, Networking & Resources
Terry Lange-Winkel, M.A, CCC-SLP
Join us March 21-23, 2013 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan for the 2013 MSHA Annual Conference! Here is the great slate of speakers and topics we have scheduled thus far: Thursday, March 21, 2013
▲ Deborah Dixon, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of School Services, ASHA, will present an afternoon Short Course: Contemporary Issues in Schools – PACE and Common Core, 1:00 - 4:15 pm. ▲ Deanna Klein, M.A., CCC-SLP, Fox Run, and current MSHA President, will present: Continuing Education 101: Everything you Always Wanted to Know about ASHA and SB CEUs and Clinical Maintenance Hours – How to Earn Them, Document Them, and Submit Them. This same class will be offered on Saturday as well. 4:45 – 6:15 pm. ▲ Dr. Antonio Ysunza, M.D., Ph.D., University of Mexico, and Hospital General Dr. Gea Gonzalez, Mexico City, currently at Beaumont Hospital, will present: Current Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Children and Adults, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. ▲ Jacqueline Kaufman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, will present on the topic: Neuro Assessment and Treatment Strategies for School-Aged Students and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. ▲ Welcome Reception, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Everyone welcome! Friday, March 22, 2013 ▲ Emily Rubin, M.S., CCC-SLP, Director, Communication Crossroads, Carmel, California, will present two Short Courses: Morning: Addressing Social Competence in Children & Adolescents with ASD at Presymbolic & Emerging Language Stages; and in the Afternoon: Addressing Social Competence in Children & Adolescents with ASD at Conversational Language Stages. Ideally participants will attend both sessions sequentially, but if a participant chooses to attend one or the other, that is fine too.
▲ Kathleen Roeder, M.A., CCC-SLP, Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Karen Kurcz, M.A., CCC-SLP, University of Michigan Health System, and a Geriatric Nutritionist will present Friday morning sessions on the topics of dysphagia, care for the elderly patient with dysphagia, and end-of-life issues.
▲ RhonnaShatz, D.O., former SLP, Henry Ford Hospital, will present Friday afternoon Short Course: Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dementia.
▲ All-Day MSHF Silent Auction; and Exhibitors’ Cocktail Party and Raffle and MSHA 50/50 Raffle Friday at 6 pm. Saturday, March 23, 2013 ▲ Kittie Verdolini Abbott Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, will present two Short Courses: Morning: Pediatric Vocal Disorders and Afternoon: Adult Vocal Disorders. ▲ Janet Patterson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief, Audiology and Speech Pathology Services, VA Northern California Health Care System, will present a morning Short Course: Updates on Aphasia Treatment Including Constraint-Induced Language Treatment, as well as Additional Treatments including Evidence for Generalization and Best Practices for the Experienced Practicing SLP. ▲ Deanna Klein, M.A., CCC-SLP, Fox Run, and current MSHA President, will present: Continuing Education 101: Everything you Always Wanted to Know about ASHA and SB CEUs and Clinical Maintenance Hours – How to Earn Them, Document Them, and Submit Them. This same class will be offered on Thursday as well. ▲ Janet Deppe, M.S., CCC-SLP, Director, State Advocacy, Government Relations and Public Policy, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, will present an afternoon session on the Education, Training, Supervision, and Regulation of Support Personnel. ▲ Public School Forum Luncheon will feature a panel discussion to answer questions submitted by MSHA SLPs in the public schools concerning such topics as: licensure requirements, reimbursement, supervision, and caseload size. The panel will include SLPs from public school and university settings. There will be an additional Q & A opportunity.
▲ Medical SLP Forum Luncheon will feature guest speaker Jerry Johnson, M.D., Senior Medical Director, PPO and Care Management, Blue Cross BlueShield of Michigan. Dr. Johnson will address Future Reimbursement Success and Barriers in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Note: This tentative program is a Work In Progress!
The Preliminary Program will be mailed in early January and available online. All other MSHA forms are online now including Hotel Registration Form, Volunteer Form, Great opportunity for CEUs. Contact MSHA for more info at 517/332-5691 or visit our website at: www.michiganspeechhearing.org MAC on M.A.C.
Angelique Boerst, M.A., CCC-A, VP for Audiology Services The annual Michigan Audiology Coalition (MAC) on M.A.C. meeting is just around the corner. This  collaborative meeting of MSHA and the Michigan Academy of Audiology (MAA) will take place on October 25 and 26th at the East Lansing Marriott. Previous attendees might notice the change from a Thursday, Friday, Saturday venue to a full two day event. This change was made in response to participant comments. Don’t worry, the two day format is still full of great presentations and attendees can earn up to 1.4 CEU’s. That’s almost half of what is needed to maintain your ASHA certification and more than is needed to meet the CEU requirements for state licensure! More information, including registration and the presentation schedule can be found through the MSHA website or at www.michiganaudiologycoalition.org
Struggling with CSHCS?
Recently a few practices have reported significant difficulties receiving payment from Childrens Special Health Care Services. If you have experienced this type of problem or have other concerns about this program, please share your stories with MSHA. Please help MSHA effectively advocate for our professions and our patients by sharing your experiences. Please contact the MSHA office or Angelique Boerst boerst@umich.edu Public School Committee Notes
Ellen Gehl, M.A., CCC-SLP It is hard to believe that school has only been in session for about a month. Summer break seems  so long ago. The changes in education and statewide initiatives certainly keep our jobs interesting. Response to Intervention (RtI) has been changed to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Instead of Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) we are now focused on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). For many of us, our performance evaluations are now at least partially based on student outcomes. In addition to all of this, we continue to see our services being used in a wider variety of situations and settings, including MTSS. While this certainly may stretch our schedules, the benefits can be amazing. Using the Common Core State Standards to frame our goals and objectives helps us to be mindful of the ultimate goal: our students making progress in the general education curriculum. Even for our students in center-based programs it keeps everyone pushing the student to achieve the most they can.
The MSHA Annual Conference, March 21-23, 2013 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn is quickly taking shape. We have speakers addressing the common core, pediatric voice disorders, support personnel and SLP assistants, autism spectrum disorders and many more topics. The Public School Forum is taking shape as a panel discussion with help from you. We ask that you submit questions/topics that you would like addressed at the forum. We are lining up key people from public school and university settings who are knowledgeable of the rules and who are working with them every day.
Licensing Applications Continue Online
Julie Pratt, M.S., CCC-SLP The Speech-Language Pathology license application is online and we urge you to get licensed as soon as you can. Congratulations to all of you who are now licensed SLPs in our state! A link to the LARA website to download the application when available is: http://www.michigan.gov/lara Here are some of the questions and answers we put together for the 2012 MSHA Annual Conference in March. We wish to remind you that once you obtain your license, all SLPs in the state will be required to renew every 2 years, in September. We have SLPs in their Clinical Fellowship Year who must be supervised by a licensed SLP. We urge you all to get licensed as soon as possible. State of Michigan Licensure
Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions
● Licensure went into place December 7, 2011.
2. Cost: Initial license is good for only one year or less, and will be renewed in September of 2012 REGARDLESS of when (i.e. what month) you were granted your initial license. Criminal Background Check: $62.50 (one-time fee). Application fee: $20.00 (one-time fee). 1st Year license fee: $75.00 ● Renewal Fees: Renewal fees are for 2 years and will always renew in September. 2 Year license fee: $150.00 ● Educational Limited License (Clinical Fellowship Year) License fee: $170.00 3. Types of License: ● Full Speech-Language Pathology License (by examination or endorsement)
If you have your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs), had them and dropped them, or completed all requirements to obtain CCCs and never got them, you qualify for this license. If you have a Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Speech-Language Impairment and do not qualify to obtain your CCCs, you qualify for this license. You may ONLY practice in the school setting. You may NOT supervise someone completing their clinical fellowship experience. ● Educational Limited License Those graduating after January 1, 2012 and starting their clinical fellowship experience, must apply for this license. You MUST be supervised by a fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. 4. Licensure Lapse ● If your license has lapsed less than 3 years you may reapply and qualify for a license. ● If your license has lapsed for greater than 3 years, you may reapply for licensure if you re-take and pass the Praxis Examination or show that you have been licensed in a another state. ● If you have a limited license to work only in the schools and your license lapses less than 3 years, you may re-apply as long as you have employment or a contract with a school district, non-public school, or a state department that provides these services. ● If you have a limited license and your license lapses for greater than 3 years, you will have to meet the requirements for a full and unlimited license in order to renew. 5. ASHA CCCs ● The law does not and cannot mandate that you continue to maintain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). ● An employer, insurance company, or third party payor can however, mandate that you have your CCCs in addition to licensure. ● ASHA and MSHA encourage all professionals to continue maintaining their CCCs for many reasons. ************************************************************* This document is for informational use only, prepared for MSHA members at the 2012 MSHA Annual Conference. For further information contact the State of Michigan, Licensing & Regulatory Agency, at www.michigan.gov or bhpinfo@michigan.gov |
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construction area when…BAM! A pebble kicked up and smacked right into my windshield, scaring the living fageebies out of me! Of course, it was hot out, so the dime size “nick” began to spider out and encompass at least a third of my windshield. I quickly realized that I wouldn’t be able to take my car to the nearest parking lot with one of those free windshield repair stations …I’d have to make an appointment, probably take time from work, have to pay a deductible, etc., etc., etc. This whole thing was NOT on my radar and I didn't have time for all of this!
