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4/17 Many frontline healthcare professionals became eligible for the fee waiver, including #nurses, #pharmacists, #pharmacytechnicians, #chiropractors, #physicians&surgeons, #PhysicianAssistants, & #socialworkers

5/17 Respiratory therapists stood shoulder to shoulder with nurses, physicians, and other critical care providers, offering vital care to patients battling respiratory distress.

6/17 However, respiratory therapists were omitted from this recognition, showing they don't get the credit they deserve, in my opinion.

7/17 This oversight perpetuates the longstanding disparity in recognition for respiratory therapists and represents a missed opportunity to fully acknowledge the breadth and depth of their contributions.

8/17 The discrepancy in recognition undermines the morale of these dedicated professionals who are already recovering from significant burnout from the pandemic. rc.rcjournal.com/content/67/12/…

9/17 Respiratory therapists were and continue to be essential in the fight against COVID-19, providing care to patients struggling with respiratory distress. Their expertise extends beyond the pandemic; they care for countless patients with various respiratory conditions.

10/17 Illinois risks undervaluing these professionals by omitting them from the Frontline Healthcare Worker Fee Waiver. Like their counterparts in nursing, medicine, and other fields, RTs faced the risks head-on, standing strong in the face of an unprecedented healthcare crisis.

11/17 I hope Illinois will rectify this oversight and acknowledge the vital contributions of respiratory therapists as front-line providers.

12/17 This recognition is not just a matter of semantics; it's an acknowledgment of their expertise, commitment, and sacrifices to achieve better patient outcomes.

13/17 Illinois can send a powerful message of gratitude and support by formally designating respiratory therapists as front-line providers. This designation would bolster the morale of these dedicated professionals and inspire those considering a career in respiratory care.

14/17 Illinois should include respiratory therapists (and frankly, many other professionals) alongside nurses, physicians, and other front-line providers, ensuring their contributions are valued.

15/17 Being a respiratory therapist for more than 20 years, I am used to being overlooked by the healthcare system. And no, we do not do this work for the recognition. That said, this oversight is too much to ignore. It is not ok.

"This preliminary work suggests that advancing education for the respiratory therapist workforce may improve the discharge quality of patients with acute respiratory failure and should be further explored." cjrt.ca/article/87641-…

So proud of Brady Scott PhD RRT !

Thanks for AARC and ARCF for giving me this prestigious award. Many thanks to my family, mentors, colleagues, and friends. I could not be here without all your support!

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Meet Anna Spirczak, a respiratory therapist in RUSH's neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. Interested in being a NICU/PICU respiratory therapist? Learn more: ➡ RUSH University Medical Center: rsh.md/RespiratoryThe… ➡ RUSH Oak Park Hospital: rsh.md/RespiratoryThe…

At CHEST planning live learning sessions for #CHEST2024 in #Boston! Tyler Weiss, MSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, FCCP Natalie Yip

Save the dates! #mechanicalventilation #acutecare & #ICUtoHome CHEST Jaspal Singh Natalie Yip info.chestnet.org/simulation-cou…