Announcements

  • RTs and Their COPD Work Recognized with Global HIMSS Davies Award

    By: Kimberly Bennion Kimberly Bennion , 3 months ago

    Hi all,

    I'm not one of those to brag, but my team is amazing.  From our medical director to our front-line Pulmonary Disease Navigators...our team was the first Respiratory Therapists to ever receive for our organization the prestigious globally recognized award, HIMMS Davies, for 10 years of work improving COPD care!  Find the detailed case study (application submission) at: https://www.himss.org/resources/implementation-pulmonary-disease-navigator-program-30-day-chronic-lung-disease

    Kudos to our team for their dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence in the care of chronic lung disease patients!

    Kim

  • Application for RTs to serve on ILCOR Task Force

    By: Addie Matthews Addie Matthews , 4 months ago

    The American Heart Association has requested that the AARC membership be made aware that the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) is currently accepting applications for all task forces. You will note that ILCOR seeks mentees as well as members for these task forces.

    ILCOR is the global body that reviews the science that ultimately develops the ECC Guidelines for health care providers around the world. This is a unique opportunity for respiratory therapists to have a voice within a multi-disciplinary, global task force!

     

    The deadline for receipt of applications is Aug. 31, 2023. Applicants will be notified in December and their term of office will begin on Jan. 1, 2024.

  • FREE Webinar - Everything you need to know about AARConnect!

    By: Addie Matthews Addie Matthews , 5 months ago
    Please join us to learn about some of the exciting changes that have been made in the last few months to AARConnect. AARConnect Community Manager Eileen Quinn will also share some fun facts about AARConnect, and answer any questions that you might have about this popular member benefit!

  • National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award

    By: Addie Matthews Addie Matthews , 6 months ago

    Nominate an RT you know today for the National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award! This is the only nationally-recognized advocacy program dedicated to honoring outstanding registered respiratory therapists nominated by leadership.