Brayley C R
Am J Occup Ther. 1976 Jan;30(1):31-4.
Background and structure of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association and the committees assigned to implement legislative procedures are explored, followed by a description of the methods used to mobilize the membership to secure legislation to license occupational therapists. Workshops were given to educate the membership in the legislative process and a communication system was set up among the members, state legislators, other health agencies, and special interest groups. Support of legislators for the licensure bill was solicited, as well as support from others contacted through the communication system. The members continued to solicit support and to monitor the progress of the bill during a two-year period. The bill was passed in August 1975. Based on their recent experiences with the legislative process. NYSOTA concludes that to secure licensure logical and judicious organization, education, constant feedback of information among participants, and hard work, determination, perseverance, and dedication of the group involved are necessary.
探讨了纽约州职业治疗协会的背景和结构以及负责实施立法程序的委员会，随后描述了为动员会员以确保通过职业治疗师执照立法所采用的方法。举办了研讨会，对会员进行立法程序教育，并在会员、州立法者、其他卫生机构和特殊利益集团之间建立了沟通系统。争取立法者对执照法案的支持，以及通过沟通系统联系的其他人的支持。在两年时间里，会员们继续争取支持并监测法案的进展情况。该法案于1975年8月获得通过。基于他们最近在立法过程中的经验，纽约州职业治疗协会得出结论，为确保获得执照，逻辑合理且明智的组织、教育、参与者之间持续的信息反馈，以及相关团体的努力工作、决心、毅力和奉献精神都是必要的。
