October 9, 2008

Two Words
RC Week.

Earlybird Registration for Congress Ends Oct. 31
The latest in respiratory research, opportunities to network with peers, the chance to meet and greet experts in the field, an Exhibit Hall full of cutting edge products and services, AND all the CRCEs you need for your state license—the 2008 AARC Congress has all that and much, much more. But the deadline for earlybird registration is coming up soon—Oct. 31—so if you plan to go to the meeting, act now to take advantage of the savings!

You can maximize your Congress experience too, by attending our Noninvasive Ventilation Course and Workshop or Asthma Educator Certification Preparation Course. Both take place right before the main event—and are eligible for earlybird registration until Oct. 31 as well.

Going to the Congress? We Want to Hear from You!
If you’re planning to attend this year’s Congress, take a few moments to review the Advance Program to see which lectures you want to attend, then click on the above link to fill out a brief form telling us what you’ve picked and why. You might just find your comments in the Online Congress Gazette!

New Research Roundtable Forming Now
Are you a veteran researcher in respiratory care? A novice at conducting clinical studies? Just want to know more about the area and how you might get involved? Then the AARC’s new Research Roundtable is the place for you. Join today and start networking with AARC members who believe research is our future.

North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Endorses URM
RT departments in North Carolina are expected to benefit from a recent endorsement of the AARC’s Uniform Reporting Manual (URM) by the state’s licensing board. The move should help managers when negotiating with consultants to determine staffing levels.

State Societies Support Disaster Fund
Four state societies have just contributed to the AARC’s Disaster Fund. Thanks to the recent state society donations and other individual donations, the AARC Fund has helped dozens of RTs in the area.

Get Vaccinated!
The AARC recently sent a representative to an HHS meeting in Washington, DC, aimed at improving influenza vaccination rates among health care workers. The Association was pleased to take part, and is urging all of its members to set an example for their colleagues by stepping up to be vaccinated for the flu this flu season.

Five Sections Publish New Bulletins
Members of the Adult Acute Care, Continuing Care & Rehabilitation, Diagnostics, Education, and Home Care Sections can read the latest editions of their Bulletins online now.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
We have another great list of newsmakers to share.

Respiratory Care Week is October 19-25.

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