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🫁𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞🫁 Big shoutout to all the amazing Registered Respiratory Therapists who literally help us breathe easier every day. Whether you’re on the floors, in the ICU, ER, or rushing down hallways to make sure patients are taken care of, your work is beyond valuable. From breathing treatments to life-saving interventions, RRTs are the glue that keeps everything running smoothly—without missing a beat. So, here’s to you! Take a deep breath (pun intended) and give yourselves the credit you deserve. The healthcare system wouldn’t be the same without your skills, dedication, and care. Thank you for all that you do—your talents are breath-taking (yep, I went there). #thankyou #respiratoryweek2024 #RRTs #respiratorytherapists #respiratorytherapy #Breatheasy #ventilation #lungs #mentalhealthishealth

This week, we are exploring the roles of lesser known disciplines in healthcare. Thank you, Respiratory Therapists! You play a vital role in our patients' journeys. #bclegalnurse #healthcareexcellence #healthcareconsulting #litigationsupport #winter2024 #hospitalsafety #hospitals #hospitalservices #respiratorytherapist #respiratorycare #respiratory #respiratorytherapy #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #speechtherapist #evs #phlebotomist #security #nuclearmedicine #pharmacist #pharmacytechnician #pharmacytechnicians #pharmacytech

Whats happening to Respiratory Therapist? Respiratory therapists are the unsung heroes of the healthcare world. They are the ones who rush to your side when you're struggling to breathe, who expertly adjust the ventilator settings to keep you alive, and who patiently teach you how to manage your chronic lung disease. But a disturbing trend is emerging: RTs are calling it quits. These dedicated professionals, who have spent years training to save lives and improve breathing, are abandoning the profession in droves. The reasons are complex and multifaceted, but they all boil down to one painful truth: the job is taking a devastating toll on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It's a signal that the system is broken, that the people we rely on to breathe easy are themselves gasping for air. To stem the tide, we need to invest in their education, ease their burdens, and empower them to practice to the full extent of their abilities. We need to recognize their value, reward their dedication, and prioritize their well-being. Because when RTs thrive, so do their patients. #Respiratorytherapistshortage ##RTretention #Mentalhealthmattersinhealthcare #Valueofrespiratorycare #impacthealthcarestaffing

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Health Tips by Myra: Everyone Needs a MOLST and POLST Order If you or a loved one has needed to go to the hospital via ambulance, one of the first questions an EMT will ask is if there is a MOLST order. If so, they will ask for a copy to accompany the loved one who is transported to the ER. Important fact-The term MOLST or POLST depends on the state, but they are essentially the same. Maryland is MOLST, New York is POLST. Check your state to see which one is honored in your state. MOLST-Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment POLST-Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment The vast majority of us are familiar with Advance Directives, the forms that we fill out to give someone we care about the authority to make medical decisions on our behalf when we are unable to do so. We are also familiar with DNR, Do Not Resuscitate; if it has been discovered that our heart has stopped we make the decision (prior to the incident) as to whether or not to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and possibly to insert a breathing tube. The problem is that many of us do not have MOLST or POLST forms filled out (they can only be filled out and signed by a physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). If we are in the position where our life is in danger, and an ambulance is called, the EMT cannot honor a DNR form, or Advanced Directive, or the word of a loved one. I have seen people “worked on” by the EMT to try to get the heart beat back and get them breathing because they only have a DNR or Advanced Directive and the EMT is only able to honor the MOLST/POLST form. Please discuss this with your provider and be sure, that you have this form filled out to reflect your wishes. I advise putting a copy, along with your Advance Directive on the side of your refrigerator, back of your home door, or in your purse. For more information on how to fill your forms out properly, please reach out to me and we can do them together. It does not take much time, and it is one piece to getting life in order. One phone is all it takes. #beprepared #molstisessential #molstorderprepared

A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare professional who helps treat patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. This article explores what exactly a respiratory therapist is and what they do on the job. http://bit.ly/2xHnUb1

This is SO important! The POLST is a single page, often hot pink document, that will allow the first responders to honor your wishes. Especially important if you live alone. As explained, the important difference between an Advance Health Care Directive vs. a POLST or MOLST - this document does not assign a Health Care agent/proxy, an authorized person to speak on your behalf if needed. If you have an AHCD, it's typically isn't kept in a place where a first responder would be able find it in an emergency situation, nor does a first responder have time to look through a document that could be 10-15 pages in length to find the critical information needed act in the moment. As Myra mentions in the original post, this document is typically completed during an office visit with your PCP. The office should keep a copy on file. In the event of a hospitalization, a copy of the POLST can be sent to the hospital if needed. Having a POLST/MOLST is an especially critical document to have if you Don't have an AHCD.

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