Business Plan 2015 – 16 OUR VISION Fostering Excellence in Physiotherapy | Physiotherapists actively making a difference OUR ROLE The Physiotherapy Board is the statutory body which sets standards, monitors and promotes competence, continuing professional development and proper conduct for the practice of physiotherapy in the interests of public health and safety. How we work Values The Board will be: Kaitiaki: Custodial We take our responsibilities seriously and are protective of these. Kōrerorero: Engaging We will engage with our stakeholders as we value their input. Takatū: Adaptable We acknowledge that we need to plan and adapt to meet future needs. Whakamārama: Accountable We are proud of what we do and take a quality assurance approach to how we do it. The Board are supported by the Secretariat who operationalise the work of the Board. The Secretariat is led by a Chief Executive who has responsibility for the overall management of the organisation. The Chief Executive has the authority to establish Advisory Groups, and to provide advice as required. Main areas of focus Accountability to our Stakeholders Stakeholders are confident in what we do and actively engage with the Board. Regulating for a Future Workforce Physiotherapy workforce regulation supports a flexible, responsible and sustainable workforce. Regulatory Performance The Board takes a quality assurance approach to the work it does. Organisational Performance There is a high performing organisation to support and implement the decisions of the Board. What we plan to do Jeanette Woltman-Black Chief Executive Focus on our customers | Continue to improved our website | Maintain active presence internationally | Consult on proposed recertification changes | Review Post Graduate Scope | Implement proposed Binational practice thresholds | Analyse complaint trends | Develop a Workforce Plan | Evaluate return to practice programme |Continue the collaborative New Zealand Graduate Longitudinal Study | Benchmark Board performance against other RA’s | Review internal registration systems and processes | Develop new scopes | Explore methodology for identification of risk to the public | Maintain stakeholder engagement | Continue the workforce survey | Develop a framework for skilled overseas applicants | Review use of clinical simulation | Plan in place for high risk clinical activities | Complete a successful external financial audit | Implement a planned approach to sharing of resources with other RA’s | Develop Board performance indicators | Review complaints and notification processes and systems | Implement a Quality Assurance Programme Janice Mueller Chairperson