Articles by: Jeanette Chawdhury
August 28, 2018
Survey for Patients Using Supplemental Oxygen
For years, the American Association for Respiratory Care has been hearing from patients who use supplemental (home) oxygen, about the problems they face – from delivery, to insufficient amounts for day to day living, to a complete lack of access for liquid oxygen. Now, for the first time in years, the Centers for Medicare and... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
March 1, 2018
In Their Own Words: Why Managers and Educator’s Attend the Summer Forum
Last year’s premier AARC Summer Forum manager and educator leadership meeting exceeded expectations on just about every front and the 2018 Forum coming up July 17-19 is poised to do the same thing. Register Today for Discount Rate What is the value that managers and educators – experienced and less experienced – receive year after year by... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
February 14, 2018
RT Role in Marriage Proposal Featured on Megyn Kelly TODAY
RTs Shelly Asher, far left and Margaret Gill, far right, from Community Howard Regional Health hospital, helped Don Smith pop the question to Krystal Shaffer in December of 2016. Lots of good things happen every day in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, but given the age and health of most PR participants, marriage proposals are not among... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
December 21, 2017
Happy Holidays from the AARC Staff
The American Association for Respiratory Care staff sends their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. Please note, the AARC office will be closed December 24, 25 and January 1 in observance of the winter holidays.
Jeanette Chawdhury
July 3, 2017
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... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
July 5, 2016
Join the Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit at AARC Congress 2016
Register for the Summit Today! Deadline Sept. 30, 2016 Oct. 14, 2016 • San Antonio, Texas • 11:45 am–5:00 pm Do you have a passion for improving the quality of care and life for your respiratory patients and plan on attending AARC Congress in San Antonio? Then join the movement and come to Congress one-day early... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
June 22, 2016
AARC Congress 2016 and Extra Attractions
Respiratory care is a dynamic profession and that means we all have to be ready for the next big development, the next unavoidable change, and the next new opportunity to come our way. There is no better meeting all year to get up to speed on everything respiratory than the AARC International Respiratory Convention... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
April 7, 2016
Participate in Health Care Personnel Clinical Alarms Survey
About the Survey You are invited to participate in a research study developed and administered by the HealthCare Technology Foundation (HTF) to ascertain attitudes and practices of health care personnel related to clinical alarms. With clinical alarms still among the top health technology hazards, HTF is conducting this survey to determine the effect of recent... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
December 23, 2015
Happy Holidays from AARC!
As 2015 draws to a close the AARC staff wants to send a big “Happy Holidays” greeting out to everyone in the AARC Nation. We hope you enjoy some great time off with family and friends over the next week — and for those of you who find yourself working on the 25th and 1st, please... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
December 7, 2015
’Tis the Season for Giving!
The holidays are a great time to think not just about getting, but about giving, and there is no better way to give back to your profession than by supporting the AARC’s Virtual Museum. Your tax deductible purchase* of a brick or block will help ensure this treasure trove of RC memorabilia will continue to... Read more »
Jeanette Chawdhury
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