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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

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DATE TYPED 3/10/05

HB HM 31

SHORT TITLE “Physical Therapy Day”

SB

ANALYST Hanika-Ortiz

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

None

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Memorial 31 declaring February 18, 2005 “Physical Therapy Day” in the New Mexico

House of Representatives, notes that:

•

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed health care professionals

who evaluate and treat people of all ages with physical limitations resulting from injury,

disease or disability;

•

There are one thousand one hundred thirty-one physical therapists and two hundred

twenty-nine physical therapist assistants licensed to provide services in New Mexico;

•

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are essential providers, working in

hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing, extended care and sub-acute fa-

cilities, hospices, home health care agencies and public schools;

•

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have a major role in all levels of care,

including primary, secondary and tertiary care, as well as preventive care, and in the

promotion of health wellness and fitness; and

•

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants assist patients and clients on a daily

basis to restore health, alleviate pain and improve their level of function in daily activities

across all stages of care.

The Memorial further resolves that Friday, February 18, 2005, be proclaimed "Physical Therapy

Day" in the House of Representatives to honor the dedication and hard work of all physical

therapists and physical therapist assistants serving the residents of the state.

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