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Monaghan Medical Recognized for Pursuing TRUE Certification for Zero Waste
At Monaghan Medical, our mission has always been centered on improving respiratory health with innovative, patient-focused products. That same commitment to health extends beyond patients to the environment we all share. We are proud to announce that we have been recognized by the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) as part of the newest cohort...
Elevator Speeches for RC Week and Beyond
No one knows for sure who invented the “elevator speech” — it’s been attributed to everyone from journalists to a quality test technician to Elisha Graves Otis, who invented a device that significantly improved the safety of actual elevators back in the 1850s. But the intent is the same: in a few short sentences (about […]
Read the post:Elevator Speeches for RC Week and BeyondMentorship Sets Career Foundation
A strong mentorship program nurtures and cultivates careers, proving beneficial for both the mentee and mentor. Three AARC members—Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, RPFT, FAARC, Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, AE-C, FAARC, and Georgianna Sergakis, PhD, RRT, FAARC—share their tips for developing a successful mentor-mentee program. Tips for developing your program The mentee needs to […]
Read the post:Mentorship Sets Career FoundationRunning a Successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programs provide an added network of support and care for patients. AARC members Debbie Koehl MS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, and Trina Limberg, BS, RRT, FAARC, MAACVPR, share their suggestions for running a successful program. PR improves quality of life “The greatest benefit of a successfully-run PR program is that we take care of […]
Read the post:Running a Successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation ProgramCSRC Region President Increases Recent Grad Involvement
Sherleen Bose, BA, RCP, RRT, CHT, visits with students at Concorde Career College in San Bernadino. By Sherleen Bose, BA, RCP, RRT, CHT New responsibility brings new challenges Sherleen Bose, BA, RCP, RRT, CHT In August 2014, California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) President Michael Madison, MBA, RRT, called and told me that the CSRC […]
Read the post:CSRC Region President Increases Recent Grad InvolvementUltrasound-Guided Vascular Access: What RTs Need to Know
Respiratory therapists are increasingly being asked to serve on vascular access teams or rapid response teams where emergent vascular access may be necessary. Ultrasound is increasingly being used by these teams to guide vascular access. Check Out Congress Pre-Courses What does the medical evidence have to say about this procedure? Recent studies back up the […]
Read the post:Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access: What RTs Need to KnowShould Family Members Participate in ICU Rounds?
The ICU is a stressful place for families. The sight of so much equipment, alarms going off, and the hustle of clinicians in and out of the space can leave anyone feeling anxious and confused. A growing number of hospitals have started to include family members in the daily ICU rounds that take place on […]
Read the post:Should Family Members Participate in ICU Rounds?NBRC Video Series: How to Apply for NBRC Examinations
In our third featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses the online tools available through the NBRC website to help in applying for the credential examinations. “In our efforts to support students as candidates for NBRC credentials, we provide a range of online tools to make the application, scheduling, and testing processes as convenient and […]
Read the post:NBRC Video Series: How to Apply for NBRC ExaminationsInvest in Your Success at AARC Congress
Where can you go to see the latest technology in respiratory care, learn from thought-leaders in the profession, and network with fellow RTs and other clinicians from across the country and around the world? There is one place that stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that place is the AARC International Respiratory Convention […]
Read the post:Invest in Your Success at AARC CongressHow to Convince Your Boss That You Should Attend AARC Congress
Any respiratory therapist who’s been to an AARC Congress will tell you it’s an incredible, inspiring experience. But if you’re going to ask your employer to pick up the tab, you have to make a bold case for attending. Go to AARC Congress 2018 So here’s a bit of advice on getting your manager to […]
Read the post:How to Convince Your Boss That You Should Attend AARC CongressWhat RTs Need to Know about Pulmonary Fibrosis
According to the National Institutes of Health, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare disease with a worldwide prevalence of 13-20 per 100,000 people. About 100,000 people in the U.S. suffer from the condition, and about 30,000-40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Given its low prevalence, many RTs may not be fully up to […]
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