May 8, 2008
CHEST
Supplement Draws from AARC Mass Casualty Guidance Document
AARC has contributed to a framework for national preparedness and prioritization
published as a supplement to the May issue of CHEST. Definitive Care
for the Critically Ill During A Disaster is the title of the document
now available online. AARC member Richard Branson sat on the task force
that developed the document, bringing the respiratory therapist’s
view to the multidisciplinary group.
Oxygen
Patients Get a Win
A new ruling by the Department of Transportation will mandate that airlines
allow approved portable oxygen concentrators onboard during flights.
May
is Prime Time for Asthma
World Asthma Day has come and gone—it was Tuesday, May 6—but
the rest of the month is also a good time to educate your community about
asthma, since the U.S. is marking Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month all
month long. What can you do? Click on the link to read inspiring stories
from your fellow AARC members about how they’re supporting this
cause not only now, but all through the year too.
AARC
Member Receives Presidential Appointment
President Bush has appointed AARC member Michael R. Anderson, MD, to an
influential group aimed at planning for the needs of children during disasters.
The 10-member National Commission on Children and Disasters will complete
a study to assess the needs of children in disaster situations, then submit
a final report to the president and Congress outlining specific recommendations.
AARC
Times Seeking Military Stories
AARC Times would like to feature military members in an upcoming
issue, and we’re hoping folks who are serving will take a few minutes
to email us with some information about their deployments and a photo
of themselves in their uniforms. So if you’re currently serving
our country, or have recently completed a deployment, click on the link
to learn more about how you can share your story with your fellow AARC
members. Submissions are due by May 30.
Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Our latest list of newsmakers includes therapists who’ve been quoted on everything from innovative respiratory care programs to air quality. This edition also includes lots of hospitals that have garnered media coverage for receiving the AARC’s Quality Respiratory Care Recognition.
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