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2018-2020Member ReportDear aspiring and fellow OT practitioners:Thank you for supporting each other during a time when our health care systems,educational institutions, homes, and communities have been anything but routine.We’ve taken on new roles and enhanced our problem-solving skills. We appreciateall the care, creativity, and clinical judgement you use in both your practice andpersonal endeavors. NOTA is here to serve you and thank you for your work.Sincerely,The Board of the Nevada Occupational Therapy AssociationMission 2020We seek to advance and advocate for the profession and practice of occupationaltherapy.We also strive to further educational opportunities, increase professionalengagement of occupational therapy practitioners, promote evidence-basedpractice, and align ourselves with the practice standards established by AOTA.Vision 2020For Nevada residents to participate in meaningful occupations in their homes andcommunities.NOTA aims to support you as an OT and make Nevada a better place for OTs.
Advocacy Update1.Representation at AOTA Hill Days in DC.2.April as OT Month Proclamation in Reno, Henderson, Las Vegas.3.Response letter to Division of Public & Behavioral Health Community Based LivingArrangement Performance Audit Report.4.Comment at NV Commission on Professional Standards in Education: NOTArecommended to the Commission to not require specialty school-basedcertification for school-based practitioners and updated their language regardingour accrediting body.5.Calls to Action: SB 319 to add occupational therapy practitioners to list of otherschool-based personnel to increase pay for school-based therapists (OTs wereadded, then removed).6.Increased participation in NV Board of Occupational Therapy Meetings, with NOTApositions on clarifying language for administrative codes, eliminating languagearound reducing scope of practice regarding dry needling, and striking therecommended OTR/COTA ratio cap.NOTA Internship Program in Collaborationwith the UNLV Honors CollegeCommunity Internships for non-UNLV Honors studentsare also available.2019: First intern from UNLV2020: Two interns: one from UNLV and anothercommunity internThank you to our interns! You will make great leadersin our profession.All three occupational therapy programsin Nevada are represented in NOTAmembership:Social Media: Connect with Us!Facebook: 625 Followers@nvotaInstagram: 144 followers@nvotassociation
Financial Reports 20182018 Revenue2018 ExpensesMembership: 4,070.00Conference Registration: 4,300Sponsorship (Conference): 2,000Total: 10, 370Conference Expenses: 1500 (was split with PT)Student Scholarships: 1500Software and Website Management: 1300NOTA President attendance at AOTA Conference: 1,200Events: 900P.O Box: 200Non-profit fees: 135Total: 6,735Financial Reports 20192019 RevenueConference Registrations: 4,801Membership: 5,860Sponsors (Conference): 1, 850Total: 12, 5112019 ExpensesConference: 1511Events: 1390Scholarships: 1500President attendance AOTA: 1154Software/Website: 1674P.O. Box: 206Non-Profit Dues: 135Total: 7,570
2020 Western Regional OT SpringSymposium20% of U.S. Autism AssociationConference10% off membership towww.occupationaltherapy.com 100 off course in Certification in InfantMassage Instruction 30 off Complete Shoulder RehabilitationCourse through Medical Minds in MotionNOTA Hospitality Booth a Success!Seven OT state associations from the west joinedforces for a collaborative conference with Drs.Michael Iwama and Frank Kronenberg as KeynoteSpeakers. NOTA welcomed attendees with a funand interactive booth.Conferences2020: Functional Cognition –Tentatively 9/26/20202019: Looking Through Lens of Mental Health2018: Partners in Practice: Interdisciplinary OT and PTConference“I learned about catastrophic pain’s effect on mentalhealth and how to manage it.” –NOTA Member, on theLooking through Lens of Mental Conference Session“The Partners in Practice Conference renewed myenthusiasm for practice.” –NOTA MemberOn-Demand NOTA Nuggets:In 2019, NOTA launched an on-demandresource for practitioners to learn aboutEvidence-based PracticeTopics include:2020 Trip to Reno, NV for NevadaBoard of Occupational TherapyMeeting, NOTA Happy HourNOTA wants to support all practitioners in Nevada and is working to connect with OTRsand COTAs outside of the Clark County area3D Virtual Learning for Youth withAutism The Role of Doll Therapy with Peoplewith Dementia TENS and Opioid Usage andConsumption The Role of Dance Therapyin the Treatment ofParkinson’s Disease Many More
Testimony from Scholarship Winners:2018 Winners:Erin:“Being awarded the NOTA scholarship fueled myconfidence as a student and future practitioner. To knowthat you and your dreams are being supported by yourstate organization changes your way of thinking. Ratherthan being insecure upon graduation and entering thecareer world, I felt at ease knowing that other OTprofessionals envisioned great things for my future. We alljoin the OT world because we enjoy helping people, andI'm honored that NOTA selected to help me in a crucialtime of growth and development.”Brynn:“The NOTA Scholarship money was instrumental in helpingme to establish my private practice, Ocean of ChangeTherapy Services, where I specialize in providing aquaticoccupational therapy services to children with disabilitiesin a community setting in the Las Vegas area.”Student ScholarshipWinners2019: 3 500 winners2020: 3 500 winnersStudents Plans for Micro Grants topractitioners next yearThank you to our scholarshipcommittee and all applicants.Scholarship Winner Sabrina, pictured withNOTA President Lacee and ScholarshipCommitteeperson PrabhaSabrina:“The NOTA scholarship award came at a time when I needed it most. I was able tobuy textbooks for school and supplemental materials related to my fieldwork settingthat helped enrich my learning experience, including materials for interventionideas specific to various clinical settings, and education handouts for patients withdifferent disabilities and diagnoses. I have used the educational materials Ipurchased with my scholarship ever since, and I will continue using them in practice,which will be invaluable as an entry level OT.”
Collaborative SitesThe follow sites have hosted NOTAmeetings in 2018-2020, withpractitioners presenting an evidencebased topic: MountainView Hospital University Medical Center YESnick Low Vision Center Touro University Nevada Cleveland Clinic: Lou Ruvo Centerfor Brain Health Pima Medical Institute Motivated Kids Thrive Therapies Valley Hospital Encompass Health Desert CanyonInterested in hosting at your site?Email us at nevadaota@gmail.comShort Courses: 3-6 offered annually2018-2020 Topics included: Sexuality & SCI OT in Trauma & ICU Falls Prevention Screenagers Screening Low Vision Encroachment Panel Systematic Review Poster Sessions Many MoreThank you to the sites and practitionersfor sharing your expertise with us!OT Month Celebration:Speed NetworkingLooking ahead, our goals include: 2020: Cancelled due to Covid2019: 31 students & 31 Practitioners @The Beacon Center2018: 43 students & 23 Practitioners @Touro University Nevada Happy Hours Around the State:1-2 per yearIncreasing OTs’ confidenceIncreasing support for a diverse workforceIncreasing access to and use of evidenceTo get involved, email us:Increasing OTs in leadership positionsIncreasing networking opportunitiesat nevadaota@gmail.comIncreasing advocacy effortsForming relationships with state legislatorsIncreasing support for practitioners furthering their educationIncluding OTs across entire state of Nevada, establishing more support fornorthern and rural practitionersNOTA is a 501c6 registered in Nevada. EIN: 88-0271855Expanding OTs role in mental healthP.O. Box 94433 Las Vegas, NV 89193-4433
Board Officers of NOTAPresident: Lacee Bukoskey, MSOT, OTR/LCo Vice President*: Cynthia Lau, OTR/L, BCP, PhDCo Vice President: Stephanie Anderson, MSOT, OTR/LTreasurer*: Linda Frasier, OTD, OTR/LSecretary: Paula Cook, OTD, OTR/LNorthern District Chair*: Sarah Burke, OTR/LSouthern District Chair: Edith Feld, MSOT, OTR/LLegislative Chair: Shaina Meyer, OTR/LMembership Chair: Alyssa Gremban, OTD, OTR/L*Positions up for election in June 2020, newly elected officers begin July 1, 2020We are always looking for more involvement and representation from practitioners andstudents in the community.Case for Support Occupational therapists in Nevada serve clients in a variety of health careand community settings. Our health care system has struggled to keep upwith the booming population, and our supply of occupational therapists is inhigh demand. This means you get paid well as an OT, but may work acrosssettings or have little time at work to connect with other OTs. Ourlegislature here only meets every two years, so if OTs want a change in scopeof practice, we need to be organized and proactive. NOTA aims to boost the moral and competence of occupational therapists,so we can better serve our clients. We make it easy to network with othertherapists, attend continuing ed programs, and stay informed of changes toour regulations. You can invest in yourself and the profession by joiningNOTA today. Your 10- 50 membership helps to bring in experts forconferences and short courses, provide networking platforms, createresources relevant to your practice, support actions to protect our scope ofpractice, and shows employers, the legislature, and regulatory board thatNevada has a robust community of professionals who care about theirprofession.
2020 Western Regional OT Spring Symposium NOTA Hospitality Booth a Success! Seven OT state associations from the west joined forces for a collaborative conference with Drs. Michael Iwama and Frank Kronenberg as Keynote Speakers. NOTA welcomed attendees with a fun and interactive booth. Conferences 2020: Functional Cognition -Tentatively 9/26/2020
