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To: RT Directors/Managers
Re: Addressing Staffing Challenges – What Can Be Done?
I am writing to encourage you to participate in an AARC survey to collect respiratory therapy procedure time standards so statistically validated national time standards can be developed. These will become the foundation of productivity systems to be published in the AARC Uniform Reporting Manual that will be available this summer. You can provide your data via a web-based survey. The AARC is reaching out to all RT managers/directors regardless of whether they are AARC members.
The scope of the project will extend well beyond just hospital inpatient procedures (including LTACHs, SNFs and inpatient rehab). Productivity systems for pulmonary function, blood gas, echo/non-invasive cardiology, hyperbaric medicine and sleep laboratory services as well as pulmonary rehabilitation services will be developed.
The use of a time standards to quantify the demand for respiratory services, monitor productivity, and justify staff are key in assuring resources needed to provide safe and effective care. In light of the increasing use of industry consultants to improve profitability, the focus on reducing expense through reductions in labor and the use of legitimate and unassailable productivity systems is critically important.
To learn more about the specifics of the project including price discounts for participation, go to http://www.aarc.org/urm_survey/ If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Bill Dubbs click here. The survey will close on May 31, 2012.
Cheryl Hoerr, MBA, RRT, CPFT, FAARC President, Missouri Society for Respiratory Care_______________________________________________________________________________________
Click Here To Review The MSRC Proposed
By-Laws
Posted March 29,2012
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Brent Kenney (Senior Missouri delegate), Wendy Cope (Student Liason), Shawna Strickland (Junior Missouri delegate), Ivan Lee (Student Liason), and Bill Lamb (AARC HOD Speaker of the House)
The MSRC Board of Directors takes pride in providing a current web page for members and visitors with an interest
in the field of Respiratory Care. We hope you find it to be both helpful and informative.
As noted in our Mission Statement, the objectives of the MSRC are to:
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Encourage, develop and provide educational programs for those interested in respiratory care.
- Advance the science, technology, ethics and art of respiratory care using all methods and procedures suitable and appropriate.
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Facilitate cooperation and understanding among RCPs and physicians, allied health professionals, hospitals, industry, government organizations and other agencies interested in respiratory care.
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Provide education to the public in pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.
We hope to meet all expectations of these objectives by:
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Supporting the Missouri Schools of Respiratory Care, and providing RCP’s with quality educational lectures at our annual meeting.
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Encouraging students and practitioners participation for research papers, abstracts, and poster presentations at the state and national level
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Contacting state governmental officials at annual Legislative Days to heighten awareness of the importance and appropriateness of Respiratory Care Practitioners providing patient care to cardiopulmonary patients
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Providing health screenings and educational literature promoting pulmonary health and disease prevention and education in each District in Missouri
The MSRC Board of Directors consists of many hard-working volunteer individuals who practice and/or live in the state of Missouri. You would be a welcomed addition to our group, regardless if you are an experienced veteran or new to the profession. Get involved, bring new ideas, make new friends, and help our profession. I encourage you to participate on our committees, attend any Board of Directors meeting, or to consider running for a future office.
Thank you for your interest in the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC) and for visiting our site. It is our goal to enhance the level of pulmonary wellness and care in the state of Missouri, one breath at a time!
If you would like more information about the MSRC, if you would like to join the MSRC or if you are interested in becoming more involved in your professional organization, please contact: