AARC Perspectives

On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved.ResourcesRespiratory Care Interstate Compact SOAR Act Send us a textSupport the show

In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and especially how AARC has shaped his life and journey.  Additional Resources:Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Opportunities for RTsAbout our guest- Steve WehrmanSend us a textSupport the show

In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel. Michelle discusses her insights, the emotional and psychological aspects of her work, why RTs in cancer-specific care are so critical, and how AARC is helping to bring the cancer care community together. Additional Resources:AARC Connect Cancer Care CommunityYouTube Live RecordingAbout our guest - Michelle Raussen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCSSend us a textSupport the show

The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences of  this unique, engaging, leadership development program. Send us a text

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, these episodes explore key trends and advancements in respiratory care with leading experts.

COPD Champion Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, Honored with Jimmy A. Young Medal. Hear his story and learn more about what the award means to him!

Welcome to AARC's Perspectives! Today, we have a special treat for you straight from Summer Forum in snowbird, where Miriam O'Dea, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, sits down with Ron Posselt, Chair of the Compact Licensure Working Group.In this exclusive interview, we'll delve into the intricacies of compact licensure, guided by the frequently asked questions from the Council of State Governments' website. Whether you're a policy insider or simply curious about how licensure compacts function, you're in for an insightful discussion. So, let's dive in and uncover the details of compact licensure with our esteemed guests!

Join Miriam O'Dea, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the American Association for Respiratory Care, as she sits down with Kay Moyer from CRD Associates on the AARC Perspectives Podcast. They delve into the crucial world of Air Seas Regulatory Affairs, shedding light on its significance and discussing the impactful work undertaken to advocate for respiratory care professionals. Discover how regulatory efforts shape policies affecting healthcare and gain insights into upcoming initiatives. Tune in to learn more about the pivotal role of professional organizations like AARC in influencing regulatory decisions.

Welcome to today's American Association for Respiratory Care's Perspectives podcast. I'm thrilled to be your host, Lisa, joined by Susmita Tarafdar, BA, BS, RRT-NPS, the 2023 Patient Advocacy Award winner. Thank you, Susmita, for joining us today to talk about your award and what patient advocacy means to you.

Welcome to today's AARC Perspectives podcast with Kim Bennion: AARC Board Member and System Director of Research. Today we'll discuss her research work, the  HIMSS Davies Award, and efforts to use pulmonary disease navigators to reduce COPD readmissions.

Welcome to AARC Perspectives, where we delve into the latest advancements and insights in respiratory care. In today's episode, we're joined by Ellen Becker, an esteemed asthma educator, to explore the new six-part asthma education series. Ellen brings her expertise in respiratory therapy and patient-centered communication to discuss critical updates in asthma management, addressing social determinants of health, and the importance of home asthma management. Stay tuned for valuable advice on enhancing asthma management and patient education skills, right here on AARC Perspectives.

Tune in to our latest industry insights podcast featuring Miriam OJ, Senior VP of Government Affairs at AARC! Discover the successful journey of the SOAR Act, enhancing oxygen access and reshaping healthcare legislation. Learn about coalition building, advocacy strategies, and the vital role of storytelling in shaping policy. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion on driving change in the respiratory care landscape. Listen now for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and expert perspectives!

Welcome to AARC Perspectives, where we offer unique viewpoints into the world of respiratory therapy. Today, we're joined by two special guests who recently represented the respiratory profession at a HOSA event in Colorado. Join us as we explore their firsthand experiences, the significance of their presence at HOSA, and the crucial role of promoting respiratory therapy to future leaders in healthcare. 

Join AARC's Industry Insights  conversation with Kristen Hood from Medtronic!Send us a text

Join Lisa from Medline for an exclusive peek into the cutting-edge world of respiratory care! Discover Medline's groundbreaking initiatives and Lisa's expertise firsthand. Don't miss this chance to explore the future of healthcare with industry leaders!Send us a text

We speak with Medtronic's Cyndy Miller about mechanical ventilation specifically in the acute care phase and the rehabilitation and recovery phase. Cyndy is a respiratory therapist of 40+ years and has been with Medtronic for more than 30. Enjoy our conversation with Cyndy. Send us a text

In our latest AARC Perspectives episode, Lynda Goodfellow, Ed.D., RRT, AE-C, FAARC, discusses Clinical Practice Guidelines and how they benefit RTs. She dives into how the AARC is improving and developing CPG resources and what new CPGs RTs can expect.

Joel Brown shares his career journey and discusses the wealth of career options available to respiratory therapists. He also addresses the importance of RT education and how it can expand the profession. 

Check out our latest AARC Perspectives episode where we discuss APRT and the milestone achievement made by the VA Maryland Healthcare System. 

AARC President Carl Hinkson and Executive Director Dan Garrett discuss the Elevate path of the strategic plan. They look at what this means for the profession, why it's important, and some of the milestones already met.

In the latest episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, Jon Inkrott, RRT, RRT-ACCS, discusses the Transport specialty and the value of supporting the section.

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we discuss with Mary Martinasek, PhD, CPH, MCHES, RRT, about vaping among adolescents and young adults. Specifically, we review the findings of a recent study about the prevalence of vaping among physically active youth. We also dive into how RTs can help patients, parents, and their communities.

In our latest episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Brady Scott, Dana Evans, and David Eitel about their experiences at this year's Summer Forum, takeaways from the event, and how professional development events help your career. We also look ahead and discuss what attendees can expect at Congress 2022. 

In this AARC Perspectives episode, we talk with JJ Valdez, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, a collegiate educator with the goal of inspiring the next generation of clinicians to elevate the standard of health care. He discusses the value of using social media to engage with colleagues and help grow the profession. He also shares his tips on strengthening your social media presence.

In today's episode, we're talking with Linda Nozart, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C, is the Administrative Director of the Asthma Education Program in NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull. She shares her passion for the profession and working with asthma patients. She'll also discuss her career path and what led her to this current role and the benefit and rewards it offers.  

In today's episode, we're talking with Zach Gantt, RRT, FAARC, about  Value-Based Respiratory Care. Zach discusses the importance of getting paid for respiratory services and outcomes in the value-based model.Zach is the Founder and CEO of Encore Healthcare, providing outcome-based respiratory programs and software in the post-acute care setting. Zach founded Encore with a vision of radically improving post-acute respiratory care delivery through clinical excellence,  innovative technologies, and the Nexus software program. Zach comes from a family of Respiratory Therapists and entrepreneurs with a passion for improving the quality of care for respiratory populations. He has served in various clinical and executive leadership roles in the industry, including the National Clinical Educator of Linde-RSS, the VP of Health Management, and the Chief Clinical Officer for Alana Healthcare. Zach has also served as President of the TN Society for Respiratory Care, TN Respiratory Education Foundation, and as Co-chair of the AARC Post-Acute Section.  To connect with Zach, email him at zgantt@encorehc.com.

AARC talks with Medline to learn how they are elevating the RT profession and working to improve overall efficiency. Episode guests include Donna Mosakowski, Vice President of the Respiratory Division, Patrick Griffin, Vice President of National Field Sales, and James Donegan, Clinical Resource Manager. Send us a text

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Tiffany Christiansen, a cystic fibrosis patient, patient advocate, and our Congress LIVE! 2021 keynote speaker. She shares her experience with the disease (and her two double-lung transplants), diving into what it's like being on a ventilator and the stigma of lung transplantation. A common theme shared by Christiansen is the importance of bringing humanity into patient care.  

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with ECRI employee Brad Bonnette, about their recent recommendations for disinfection of ventilators. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with AARC Historian Trudy Watson, on the rich history of the AARC. With 75 years under our belt, we are excited to see what the future holds for respiratory therapy. 

We speak with AARC member and respiratory therapist, John Priest, who currently serves as an ECMO specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. Hear from John and how he has grown his career in ECMO. 

We speak with this year's recipient of the 2021 award, Martina Compton, about her philosophies in patient advocacy.  

We speak with president and co-founder of The FACES Foundation, Sharman Lamka. Listen along as we discuss the history of the foundation and how the National Patient Advocacy Award came about. 

We go behind the scenes of the AARC Program Committee. Volunteers and AARC staff join us for this one of a kind episode. We discuss upcoming events, request for proposals, and so much more. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with Georgianna Sergakis, Jessica Schweller, and Sarah Varekojis about APRT. Specifically, the program this team created together and what is included in the program. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives we speak with David Gibson. David is a tobacco treatment specialist and has been an RT since 1990. We talk with David and discuss why it's important to take time for the caregiver. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Krystal Craddock, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM, and dive into how her team celebrates RC week. She gives helpful ideas to managers and discusses why it's important to celebrate year-round.

In today's episode, Andrew Klein discusses his respiratory therapy role as a clinical specialist. He defines the role and discusses how it was a good fit for his career path.

In this episode of Industry Insights, we talk with Medtronic about how they are bringing together the technology and the clinician perspective. We also discuss how Medtronic continues to support the respiratory therapy profession.Send us a text

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, Jasmine Brown, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, COPD-Ed, CHSE, shares what it means to be an intentional patient advocate. She also discusses how this proactive measure will help in your efforts to deliver the best patient care. 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we chat with Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, to learn how a Missouri community college evolved to offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.

In today's episode of Industry Insights, AARC talks with Vyaire to learn more about how they're working to support the respiratory therapy profession and overall patient care.Send us a text

In the final episode of the Aerogen three-part Industry Insights podcast series, we talk with Jim Fink to discuss lessons learned from COVID-19 and where the profession is headed.Send us a text

Part two of our three-part Aerogen series, Industry Insights discusses the latest recommendations for aerosol delivery in the COVID-19 era. These are industry podcasts sponsored by Aerogen Ltd. Send us a text