Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy: Public Meeting Notice (Sept. 11, 2026)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Meeting Notice

Sept. 11, 2026
9 a.m.

6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Ledges Conference Room

Attend virtually via Zoom
Meeting ID: 820 4638 8144 Passcode: 196509
Or call: 
312.62.6799


Agenda

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order
    • A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
    • B. Introductions
  • II. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — June 12, 2026, regular meeting
  • III. Reports
    • A. Chair — Laura Green
    • B. Executive Officer — Venus Vendoures Walsh
    • C. DIAL Attorney — Emily DeRonde
  • IV. Opportunity for Public Comment

Closed Session

  • V. Items for Review and Discussion — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings;  and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A. 
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))

Open Session

  • IX. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.  
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
  • X. Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order: Physical Therapist Serving as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Certified Medical Examiner to Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examinations (9:30 a.m.) — The questions included in the Petition for Declaratory Order will be informally addressed during the meeting, providing an opportunity for Board to review and ask clarifying questions of the Petitioner and for any member of the public desiring to provide comment.
  • XI. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place Dec. 11, 2026. 


  • Agendas are subject to change and may be revised up to 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Please check the DIAL Public Meeting Calendar to ensure you are viewing the current version.
  • Public attendees may make comments at the appropriate time. Agenda items may be addressed out of order for efficiency, or comments limited based on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
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