Articles by: Heather Willden
May 30, 2018
Environmental Influence on Asthma
With May being Allergy & Asthma Month, we reached out to Tracey Mitchell, RRT, AE-C, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to share her expertise on environmental factors and asthma, along with tips on how you can best help your patients. “May is Asthma Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about how... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 30, 2018
Asthma in the Workplace: What RTs with Asthma Have to Say
A new report from the CDC shines a light on asthma in the workplace. Overall, the report finds 6.8 percent of employed adults have asthma — some 11 million people. The highest prevalence occurs in the health care and social assistance industries, where 8.8% suffer from the condition. The prevalence of asthma among respiratory therapists... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 25, 2018
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Members Affected by Hawaii Volcano
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in Hawaii who have sustained property loss or damage as a result of the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes in Hawaii County. Members living in this federally-declared disaster area may apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by mail using... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 23, 2018
Lobbying for Telehealth Inclusion
AARC Member Jennifer Blevin, AAS, RRT-ACCS, from Oklahoma meeting with Alaura Ervin from Congressman Steve Russell’s office. More than 130 respiratory therapists, appointed as Political Advocacy Contact Team members by their states, headed to Washington, D.C. on May 1 to lobby their Congressional delegations seeking support for a Telehealth Pilot focusing solely on respiratory therapists.... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 23, 2018
Big Ideas Theater, Episode 14: The ARISE Project
Enable cookies to see embeded content. In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Theresa Meinen, MS, RRT discusses the ARISE Project and how it’s helped bring more realism to simulation education. ARISE stands for Augmented Reality Integrated Simulation Education. The ARISE Project began three years ago through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor as... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 23, 2018
The Master’s Pursuit
As you plan your career and education goals, you may be considering a master’s degree. If you’re pursuing management or the educator career path, the addition of a master’s degree may feel like a given. But what about other career paths? We asked a few AARC members to share their experience and insight on the... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 23, 2018
Utah Resolution Sheds Light on Opioid Use and RT Role
Joined by medical professionals, caregivers, and patients and their families, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signs the SCR004 resolution to increase awareness of postoperative opioid use by patients. Earlier this spring, Utah’s governor signed the SCR004 resolution, helping raise awareness of postoperative opioid use and encourage in-home monitoring for patients after surgery. “For the untold and... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 16, 2018
AARC Leaders Sharpen Skills at Boot Camp
AARC Leadership Boot Camp, Class of 2018 Being a state affiliate officer takes a lot of passion, dedication, and time. The AARC wants to make sure that state leaders are positioned for success. To help states reach their goals, the AARC hosts a Leadership Boot Camp each year. This year, 30 leaders representing 22 different... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 16, 2018
Job Searching: Marketing Yourself to RT Departments
If you’re getting ready to graduate from respiratory care school, then its time to start marketing yourself to future employers. Once you graduate, you no doubt have a lot on your plate. First and foremost, you need to earn your license to practice, so passing your credentialing exams is job one. Once you mark that... Read more »
Heather Willden
May 16, 2018
Delivering 360 Degree Patient Care: Lost and Found, Home Repair to the Rescue
Michele Sawyer, center, gathers with team members at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, from left to right, back row, Joseph Whitten, RRT, director of respiratory and Alex Garvey, PhD, senior vice president of mission; front row, Julie Jackson, RN, left, and Kathleen Burgess, MCM, MeD, RRT, right. Patients are, first and foremost, people. And... Read more »
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