AARC Perspectives podcast highlights clinicians, educators, industry, and member leaders in the respiratory therapy community. Tune in for member stories, trending topics, industry news, award recognitions, patient care updates, and more.
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This episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast discusses AARC's newest Clinical Practice Guideline on pediatric critical asthma with Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of CPGs, and lead author Benjamin White, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah. They discuss how this …
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On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved. Resources Respiratory Care Interstate Compact SOAR Act Send us a text Support the show…
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In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and especially how AARC has shaped his life and journey. Additional Resources: Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Opportu…
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In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel. Michelle discusses her insights, the emotional and psychological aspects of her wor…
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The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences with the AARC ELP program and what they learned throughout their year-long mentor-mentee relationship. Send us a text Support the show…
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Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, this episode features a chat with FACES Founder Sharman Lamka and 2024 Patient Advocacy Award winner Brigitte Trace, BA, RRT, about what this award means and the importance of patient advocacy. Send us a text Support the show…
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Recorded live at the AARC Congress, Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RPFT, AE-C, FAARC, and Joseph Ariale, RRT, discuss Dr. Becker's Thomas L. Petty Memorial Lecture on Reconsidering Race and Ethnicity for Predicting Normal Lung Function. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Industry Insights: A Discussion with Aerogen CEO, John Power and 2025 AARC President, Dana Evans
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Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, with Aerogen CEO John Power and AARC President Dana Evans. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Advocacy in Action: What's happened in 2024 and what to expect in the futue with Miriam O'Day
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Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, we chat with Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs about what's on the docket for the rest of 2024 and future AARC advocacy efforts for 2025. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chat with AARC members Lori Arnold and Teri Miller about the importance of state and national involvement in HOSA for recruiting students into the RT profession. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Member Program Spotlight: Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman
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Recorded live at the AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives explores the Safe and Effective Staffing Guide and what it is all about with Garry Kauffman and Rena Laliberte. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Recorded live at the 2024 AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives chats with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Director, Dr. Lynda Goodfellow, about what a CPG is, why it's important, and what new guidelines are on the horizon. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chatted with AARC House of Delegates (HOD) Chair Julie Jackson as she highlighted what the HOD is and why it's important to get involved. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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We go behind the scenes of the AARC Program Committee. Volunteers and AARC staff join us for this one of a kind episode. We discuss upcoming events, request for proposals, and so much more. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Hear COPD Champion, Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, story and learn more about what being given the Jimmy A. Young Medal means to him! Additional Resources Acevado Honored with Jimmy A. Young Award Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Miriam O’Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, sits down with Ron Posselt, Chair of the Compact Licensure Working Group, to delve into the intricacies of compact licensure, guided by the frequently asked questions from the Council of State Governments’ website. Whether you’re a policy insider or simply curious about how licensure compac…
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Join Miriam O'Day, AARC Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, as she sits down with Kay Moyer from CRD Associates. They delve into the crucial world of AARC regulatory affairs work, shedding light on its significance and discussing the impactful work undertaken to advocate for respiratory care professionals. Discover how regulatory efforts …
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Listen in on our discussion with Susmita Tarafdar, BA, BS, RRT-NPS, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award winner, and what patient advocacy means to her. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Kim Bennion, AARC Board Member and System Director of Research, about her research work, the HIMSS Davies Award, why she's involved with AARC, and her organization's efforts to use pulmonary disease navigators to reduce COPD readmissions. Send us a text Support the show…
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we're joined by Dr. Ellen Becker, an esteemed asthma educator, to explore the new six-part asthma education series. Ellen brings her expertise in respiratory therapy and patient-centered communication to discuss critical updates in asthma management, addressing social determinants of health, and the importance …
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In this episode, Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses the journey of the SOAR Act, AARC efforts in coalition building, and the vital role of storytelling in shaping policy. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we are joined by Karsten Roberts and Shawna Tracy, both program directors who represented the respiratory profession at a HOSA event in Colorado. They share their firsthand experiences, the significance of their presence at HOSA, and the crucial role of promoting respiratory therapy to future leaders in healthc…
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Join AARC's Industry Insights conversation with Kristen Hood from Medtronic! Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Join Lisa from Medline for an exclusive peek into the cutting-edge world of respiratory care! Discover Medline's groundbreaking initiatives and Lisa's expertise firsthand. Don't miss this chance to explore the future of healthcare with industry leaders! Send us a text Support the showAARC
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We speak with Medtronic's Cyndy Miller about mechanical ventilation specifically in the acute care phase and the rehabilitation and recovery phase. Cyndy is a respiratory therapist of 40+ years and has been with Medtronic for more than 30. Enjoy our conversation with Cyndy. Send us a text Support the show…
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In our latest AARC Perspectives episode, Lynda Goodfellow, Ed.D., RRT, AE-C, FAARC, discusses Clinical Practice Guidelines and how they benefit RTs. She dives into how the AARC is improving and developing CPG resources and what new CPGs RTs can expect. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Joel Brown shares his career journey and discusses the wealth of career options available to respiratory therapists. He also addresses the importance of RT education and how it can expand the profession. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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Check out our latest AARC Perspectives episode where we discuss APRT and the milestone achievement made by the VA Maryland Healthcare System. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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AARC President Carl Hinkson and Executive Director Dan Garrett discuss the Elevate path of the strategic plan. They look at what this means for the profession, why it's important, and some of the milestones already met. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In the latest episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, Jon Inkrott, RRT, RRT-ACCS, discusses the Transport specialty and the value of supporting the section. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we discuss with Mary Martinasek, PhD, CPH, MCHES, RRT, about vaping among adolescents and young adults. Specifically, we review the findings of a recent study about the prevalence of vaping among physically active youth. We also dive into how RTs can help patients, parents, and their communities. Send us a text…
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In our latest episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Brady Scott, Dana Evans, and David Eitel about their experiences at this year’s Summer Forum, takeaways from the event, and how professional development events help your career. We also look ahead and discuss what attendees can expect at Congress 2022. Send us a text Support the show…
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In this AARC Perspectives episode, we talk with JJ Valdez, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, a collegiate educator with the goal of inspiring the next generation of clinicians to elevate the standard of health care. He discusses the value of using social media to engage with colleagues and help grow the profession. He also shares his tips on strengthening your …
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In today’s episode, we’re talking with Linda Nozart, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C, is the Administrative Director of the Asthma Education Program in NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull. She shares her passion for the profession and working with asthma patients. She’ll also discuss her career path and what led her to this current role and the benefit and reward…
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In today's episode, we're talking with Zach Gantt, RRT, FAARC, about Value-Based Respiratory Care. Zach discusses the importance of getting paid for respiratory services and outcomes in the value-based model. Zach is the Founder and CEO of Encore Healthcare, providing outcome-based respiratory programs and software in the post-acute care setting. Z…
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Industry Insights: Elevating the Respiratory Care Profession and Improving Overall Efficiencies with Medline
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AARC talks with Medline to learn how they are elevating the RT profession and working to improve overall efficiency. Episode guests include Donna Mosakowski, Vice President of the Respiratory Division, Patrick Griffin, Vice President of National Field Sales, and James Donegan, Clinical Resource Manager. Send us a text Support the show…
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Tiffany Christiansen, a cystic fibrosis patient, patient advocate, and our Congress LIVE! 2021 keynote speaker. She shares her experience with the disease (and her two double-lung transplants), diving into what it’s like being on a ventilator and the stigma of lung transplantation. A common theme s…
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with ECRI employee Brad Bonnette, about their recent recommendations for disinfection of ventilators. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with AARC Historian Trudy Watson, on the rich history of the AARC. With 75 years under our belt, we are excited to see what the future holds for respiratory therapy. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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We speak with AARC member and respiratory therapist, John Priest, who currently serves as an ECMO specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. Hear from John and how he has grown his career in ECMO. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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We speak with this year's recipient of the 2021 award, Martina Compton, about her philosophies in patient advocacy. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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We speak with president and co-founder of The FACES Foundation, Sharman Lamka. Listen along as we discuss the history of the foundation and how the National Patient Advocacy Award came about. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with Georgianna Sergakis, Jessica Schweller, and Sarah Varekojis about APRT. Specifically, the program this team created together and what is included in the program. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives we speak with David Gibson. David is a tobacco treatment specialist and has been an RT since 1990. We talk with David and discuss why it's important to take time for the caregiver. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Krystal Craddock, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM, and dive into how her team celebrates RC week. She gives helpful ideas to managers and discusses why it’s important to celebrate year-round. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In today's episode, Andrew Klein discusses his respiratory therapy role as a clinical specialist. He defines the role and discusses how it was a good fit for his career path. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of Industry Insights, we talk with Medtronic about how they are bringing together the technology and the clinician perspective. We also discuss how Medtronic continues to support the respiratory therapy profession. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, Jasmine Brown, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, COPD-Ed, CHSE, shares what it means to be an intentional patient advocate. She also discusses how this proactive measure will help in your efforts to deliver the best patient care. Send us a text Support the show
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In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we chat with Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, to learn how a Missouri community college evolved to offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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In today's episode of Industry Insights, AARC talks with Vyaire to learn more about how they're working to support the respiratory therapy profession and overall patient care. Send us a text Support the showAARC
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