Articles tagged with: Patient Care
November 17, 2021
Facemask vs. Helmet | Noninvasive Ventilation
This article will evaluate the device interfaces, helmets, and facemasks, for NIV delivery in the acute care setting.
November 10, 2021
The National Respiratory Patient Advocacy 2021 Award Recipient Announced
We are proud to announce the award recipient and finalists for the 2021 Patient Advocacy Awards. Meet the recipients.
October 27, 2021
Best Practices for Bedside Teaching
Mike Hess discusses the best ways to teach your patients, in order to increase their positive outcomes. Read his tips.
October 20, 2021
Race & Medical Outcomes | Does Race Play a Factor in Medical Outcomes?
Gabby Davis takes us into a deep dive into how racism plays a factor in the lives of patients and how medical professionals can be aware.
October 13, 2021
A Respiratory Therapist’s Experience Working in Pulmonary Rehab with Long-COVID Patients
Julia O’Shea describes what it’s like to work with patient’s who continue to live with the side effects of COVID-19.
October 6, 2021
Innovative Ways to Connect with Patients
Mary LaBiche and Zina White focus on the innovative ways RTs have maintained positive patient care and relationships, even amidst a pandemic.
September 22, 2021
Innovative Programs | Finding Success in Readmissions Reduction
The government established the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program to reduce the number of people with specific diagnoses, including COPD.
September 15, 2021
Pulmonary Rehab Benefits for COVID-19 Survivors, a Patient’s Journey
Karissa Brown details her experiences in pulmonary rehab and how it’s significantly impacted the lives of her patients with COVID-19.
September 8, 2021
Patient Safety Movement | On the Road to ZERO
We discuss the creation of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation an organization dedicated to working toward zero preventable harm and death.
August 5, 2021
Heat, Air Quality & Patient Care | Tips for The Respiratory Clinician
Joe Coyle, MD, FCCP, discusses this year’s extraordinarily hot and dry summer and how it has impacted patients with chronic pulmonary disease.
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