AARC Congress Announces Claire Wineland as Keynote Speaker
Claire Wineland is an activist, inspirational YouTube personality and speaker, and founder of Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc. (Photo by Todd Westphal) The AARC announced that Claire Wineland, activist, inspirational YouTube personality, speaker and founder of Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at AARC Congress, the 63rd International Respiratory Convention and Exhibition, to […]
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Victims of California Wildfires
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in California who sustained property loss or damage as a result of the California Wall Wildfire in Butte County near the town of Oroville, and the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County. Members living in these federally-declared disaster areas may apply for a grant of […]
A Giving Spirit, RTs Volunteer Their Time
Randy De Kler, MS, RRT of Florida leads a service learning project with his students where they teach smoking prevention to middle school-aged children. Respiratory therapists are known for their caring hearts, and, for many, that spirit of giving extends beyond the walls of their hospitals and other facilities. They take their lung health expertise […]
NBRC Launches New Job Analysis Survey
Ever wonder how the NBRC comes up with the questions for the credentialing exams it administers? The process starts with respiratory therapists just like you who answer questions on surveys about their job. The Board is currently conducting a new survey aimed at collecting vital information that will help redefine the content and design of […]
Summer Lobby Week Campaigns for RT Inclusion in Telehealth
The AARC Summer Lobby Week closes Friday, July 14. Contact your elected officials to share your opinion on the current telehealth bills. Our summer Virtual Lobby Week continues through Friday, July 14, 2017, so there is still time to reach out to your elected officials. Three telehealth bills have been introduced into the House of […]
USP 800: What RTs Need to Know
USP Chapter 800 takes effect July 1, 2018, and medical facilities are likely reviewing and implementing all of the precautions set forth in the chapter now in order to meet the new standards. Health care professionals who administer hazardous drugs (HDs) will come under new protections as of July 1, 2018. USP Chapter 800 will […]
Texas RTs Take on Intubations
Cross-training intubation skills at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth has proven successful with more than half of the RTs in the cardiopulmonary department now handling Code Blue intubations. At Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, CRNAs traditionally managed emergent intubations. This included paging them to the floor unit and pulling them away from the […]
Get Set for Virtual Lobby Week – Summer 2017
July 10 – 14 is our summer Virtual Lobby Week. The AARC advocacy team has great resources to help members connect with their elected officials and share their opinions regarding the bills affecting respiratory care in the U.S. Following a successful Advocacy Hill Day in April, we’re excited there are now three telehealth bills in […]
Join the Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit at AARC Congress 2017
Register for the Summit Oct. 3, 2017 • Indianapolis, IN • 11:45 am–5:00 pm Registration deadline: Sept. 22, 2017 Do you have a passion for improving the quality of care and life for your respiratory patients and plan on attending AARC Congress 2017 in Indianapolis? Then join the movement and come to Congress one-day early to […]
Advocacy News: Respiratory Patients Need our Help
In compliance with certain statutory requirements, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently adjusted payment rates for rural/non-bid area providers of durable medical equipment, making them now subject to competitive bidding. This results in significant reductions impacting Medicare beneficiary access to needed equipment, especially oxygen. AAHomecare has asked for our help in a […]
