SCSRC Annual Conference Ended Early Due to Hurricane Irma
The SCSRC Annual Conference Program Committee is working with the AARC to develop plans for attendees to be able gain the two hours of CRCE that were cancelled. Please stay tuned for more information.
COPD Update
6+ hours of CRCE
Save the Date!
November 10, 2017
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SCSRC Disease Management Section
Registration:
Attendees Register
Vendors/Exhibitors Register
Midlands Technical College
Academic Center Auditorium, Room 116
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
Midlands Tech Airport Campus Map (PDF)
Fees:
Active AARC Member, $50
Non-AARC Member, $60
Active AARC Student Member, $20
Non-AARC Member Student, $30
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
For more information contact the Midlands region Directors:
Amanda Clark, RRT, RCP: Amanda@carolinadxsol.com
Amanda Coffey, RRT: coffeyae@octech.edu
Coastal Region 2017 Fall Education Forum
SAVE THE DATE! - Friday, October 27, 2017
6 CEU's
Register Online
Registration Fees: AARC Member $45 Non-Member $55, RT Student $25
SCSRC Coastal-Region 2017 Fall Forum Flyer
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Charleston SC
(Mall Classrooms)
Agenda
- 7:00-8:00 am: Registration/Breakfast
- 8:00-8:50 am: Components Related to Lung Cancer Screening
Cassie Frazier, DNP, APRN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner, MUSC - 9:00-9:50 am: Role of the RT in the Neuro ICU
Vanessa Dixon, RRT, RCP, MPH
Registered Respiratory Therapist, MUSC - 9:50-10:00 am: BREAK
- 10:00-10:50 am: Clinical Significance of Capnography and Dead Space Ventilation
Jared Blevins, BSRC, RRT-ACCS, RCP
Adult Respiratory Care Education Coordinator, MUSC - 11:00-11:50 am: Sharing Hope Organ Donation
Julia Mekarski, RN, APC
Manager of Clinical Services, Sharing Hope - 12:00-2:00 pm: LUNCH/VENDOR HALL
- 2:00-2:50 pm: Role of the RT in ALS
Karen Simmons, BSRT, RCP, RRT, AE-C
Registered Respiratory Therapist, MUSC - 3:00-3:50 pm: Managing Change in Healthcare: Current Thought in Adaptive Thinking
David M. Wheeler, M.Ed.,RRT-NPS,FAARC
Coordinator-Outcomes/Utilization Center for Telehealth, MUSC
MTC Camp Catch Your Breath Honored
South Carolina PACT – AARC Virtual Lobby Week
One of the many benefits of being a member of the SCSRC is having legislative advocacy on a state and national level to assist in the promotion of the of Respiratory Care. This year, the AARC and SCSRC are continuing their longstanding support of legislation affecting Respiratory Care providers. It is that time of year when your profession asks you to write or email your representatives and request their support of important legislation. Please click on the link below and follow the prompts to contact our Senators and your Representative. (There is also a link which will tell you who your representative is, if you are unsure.)
South Carolina Political Action Contact Team (PACT)
The AARC and SCSRC are actively involved in both Federal and State legislative regulatory affairs. The AARC and SCSRC aggressively advocate for recognition of the value of respiratory therapy and respiratory therapists in all areas of public policy. This has become of growing concern as health care costs endure increasing scrutiny and the effectiveness of respiratory care in controlling these costs is questioned.
Each state society appoints a member to represent their constituency directly in Washington DC. This year the SCSRC representatives and students will travel to Washington DC on April 4th, 2017, or “Hill Day”. Hill Day is when all the states’ PACT members travel to DC to meet individually with their Representatives in Congress and ask for their support of our legislation. For 2017, our profession is requesting to include respiratory therapists in any telehealth legislation introduced into this Congress rather than supporting a single bill. We are also asking Congress to include language in the FY 2018 Labor-HHS Appropriations Report that would task the Medicare program to conduct an analysis of COPD claims data and report back to Congress on the findings which will help demonstrate the clinical expertise and value respiratory therapists bring to improving their patients’ health outcomes in a variety of settings. You can read more details about this year’s advocacy by visiting http://c.aarc.org/advocacy/lobby_week/.
You can Help! Let your Voice be Heard!
It takes more than one voice to be heard in DC. This is where you can make a difference and promote the Respiratory Care profession. Please write, email, call, or ask to meet directly with your district’s Representative, and discuss your wish for their support. You can find your Senators and Representative at https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/SC. Respiratory Care providers, students, physicians, patients, caregivers, and supporters/friends can easily send an email or printed letter to the House and Senate via an editable message provided at Capitol Connections via http://capwiz.com/aarc/issues/?style=D.
Who Do You Know???
Reflections on a Superb 2016 Conference
Looking back on a whirlwind marathon of a week, I am reminded of just how blessed I am to be a part of such an excellent organization as the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care. We started on Tuesday with two pre-conference workshops; these were led by speakers that are outstanding in what they do. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Garry Kauffmann, Terry Volsko and David Wheeler on making these available for the attendees and for the excellent presentations.
Next was the inaugural poster presentation session; this was an impressive display of hard work, talent, knowledge; I could go on and on. This session was hosted by David Wheeler, Terry Volsko and Doug Laher, who all did excellent jobs in opening each presentation and keeping everything moving along. The wine and cheese reception was sponsored by WestMed; a big thank you to our WestMed friends for doing this for us!!! (more…)
2017 SCSRC Board of Directors: Winners Announced
It is with great pride that the 2016 election results were announced at the Business Meeting at the 45th SCSRC State Conference on September 7th, 2016. Out of 522 eligible voters in the state, (in order to be eligible you must be an AARC member), we had 88 ballots returned for a 16.8 % voter turnout. This represents the highest number of turnout in the SCSRC’s history. Thank you to all the AARC/SCSRC members who took the time to vote for the future of the state board! Your vote will help to shape our future! (more…)
South Carolina COPD Strategic Plan- April 2016
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in South Carolina and affects approximately 15 percent of the adult population. Unfortunately, recent data suggests that almost half of the COPD-affected population in South Carolina remains undiagnosed. Despite good evidence-based guidelines for optimal care of COPD, the diagnosis, management, and outcomes for the disease are suboptimal and care is too often fragmented. Although tobacco cessation and avoidance are slowly advancing in South Carolina, 20 percent of COPD occurs in non-smokers, and this percentage will likely increase in the coming years. Therefore, a strategic plan must include other initiatives in addition to smoking cessation.
COPD is a disease that reflects notable disparities in South Carolina: less than 50 percent of COPD patients completed high school, and African-American males are a group with relatively high rates of undiagnosed disease. Individuals who have COPD need a variety of services to optimize their care, including access to medications, durable medical equipment providers, pulmonary rehabilitation services, and knowledgeable health care providers who understand and screen for the co-morbidities frequently associated with COPD. (more…)
SCSRC Presents New Specialty Section!
Disease Management Specialty Section
... building the future of Respiratory Care
Formed in December of 2015 with the vision of developing a network of information gathering and sharing, for disease management clinicians in the state.
We are seeking to be proactive in the development of our members in the area of Disease Management, changing the way we practice one day at a time. This AARC Committee will provide pertinent information to South Carolina practitioners in the form of web posts, social media, and events.
We are looking for those who would like to help carry this light into the present healthcare market.
If you are interested in serving, please utilize contact info below.
AARC Virtual Lobby Week Approaches!
AARC Virtual Lobby Week
Congress Needs to Hear from You
Let the Advocacy Begin! In a few short weeks over 130 respiratory therapists from nearly every state in the country will head to Washington, D.C. for the 17th annual Respiratory Therapy Capitol Hill Advocacy Day. They will be joined by an additional contingent of local RT students and pulmonary patients.
Respiratory therapists and their colleagues have spent the early part of this year scheduling meetings set for April 12th with their Congressional delegations to advocate for HR 2948 The Medicare Telehealth Parity Act (“The Parity Act”). (more…)
President’s Corner
AARC Disaster Relief Fund Activated for South Carolina
SC RT in the News
The SCSRC and MUSC's own Brooke Yeager is featured in an AARC news article on telehealth. Congratulations Brooke!
Read the full article here: Telehealth and the RT
SCSRC Ambassador Program
The South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care needs your help! We are seeking volunteers to serve as facility ambassadors from every Respiratory Care department in South Carolina.
SCSRC ambassadors serve as a liaison between the SCSRC and their department and hospital. We believe that staying in touch with local representation develops communication and enhances professional development.
Did you know that the SCSRC offers scholarships, gives awards, offers education and social events, and more? Build your resume, network, and grow your career. To become an SCSRC Facility Ambassador for your department and hospital you can apply using our online volunteer form by clicking here or email us at membership@scsrc.org .
For more information, the Ambassador webpage can be found here. We look forward to working with you!
Thanks,
Amanda
SCSRC Logoware
My First SCSRC Board of Directors Meeting
Survey Prize Winner Announced
Hello World!
The SCSRC Information Technology Committee webpage is up and running at https://www.scsrc.org/it-committee/. Have a look and let us know what you think!
Happy New Year from the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care!
Happy New Year from the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care! We are gearing up for a great year and welcome your involvement with the SCSRC in the new year! We have many wonderful events planned for 2015, please check out our calendar.
We want to hear from you! Please tell us about your activities and events, you can now log them online under the Events tab. This information is used for our annual report, summit award application, and newsletter.
It’s not too late to get involved, please check out our Officiary page to get in touch with a board member or committee chair. Want to find out the latest news or see what we are all about? Please join us at our next meeting 1/23/15 at Lexington Medical Center. You can register here. Please join our e-mail list and like us on Facebook for the most current news and information. Have a safe and wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
Amanda M Richter
2015 SCSRC President
Jakki Grimball Elected AARC Speaker-Elect
The SCSRC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our own delegate, Jakki Grimball was elected Speaker-Elect of the House of Delegates for the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Jakki Grimball was honored to learn that she had been elected Speaker-Elect at this year's AARC International Congress event. "This is a great honor...I am still in disbelief," said Jakki upon learning of the nomination. Jakki was nominated at the July House of Delegates (HOD) meeting and was elected and sworn in during the HOD meeting in Las Vegas on December 7th and 8th, 2014.
As Speaker-Elect, Jakki will:
- Assist in determining activities and goals for the year.
- Assist with House budget preparation.
- Serve as a member of the Association's finance Committee.
- Serve as Chair of the Audit Subcommittee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Speaker of the House.
After serving a one year term as Speaker-Elect, Jakki will serve as Speaker of the House. Please join us in congratulating Jakki on such an outstanding achievement!
CALL FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION
Janice Quinn – 2014 SCSRC Practitioner of the Year
Janice Quinn – 2014 SCSRC Practitioner of the Year
The recipient of the SCSRC Practitioner of the Year for 2014 has been an RRT for 17 years and holds an Associate’s Degree from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC. She currently works at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC where she serves as a charge therapist for the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab. She participates in pulmonary research projects and is currently pursuing a clinical project to earn a level III status. She readily volunteers to assist with the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care including many Coastal Region events. She is frequently recognized by her patients and her peers for her outstanding patient care. On behalf of the SCSRC, I am pleased to recognize Janice Quinn, RRT, CPFT as SCSRC 2014 Respiratory Practitioner of the Year!
Thanks for an Amazing Event!
Scott Lane Represents SC at the AARC’s Annual P.A.C.T. Conference in Washington, DC
Scott Lane with Senator Lindsay Graham and Katie Kroner, Pulmonary Hypertension Assn.
HR 2619, when enacted, will allow Medicare recipients, diagnosed with COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis, access to the services of a qualified respiratory therapist in the doctor’s office or alternate outpatient settings. (more…)
The Loss of an Icon
Patricia “Trish” Blakely passed away on September 9th, 2013. Trish’s untimely passing was a surprise to everyone who knew her. Trish was responsible for helping to advance the field of Respiratory Care to the professional level that we all enjoy today, and she was passionate towards everything that she pursued. Although Trish may have “ruffled some feathers” along the way, she was never selfish and always had the therapists and her profession’s best interest in mind. Now a little about her personal side and a few of her career accomplishments…….
Trish spent her life caring for others. She received her associate degree in and earned her national registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 1975. She completed her BA degree at Central Wesleyan College. Trish began her career at Baptist Hospital as a respiratory therapist and was later promoted to Assistant Director for Respiratory Care. She also worked at Richland Memorial Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Trish expanded her career into home care where she was the Southeast Division Clinical Manager for Apria Healthcare.
Trish was a gifted respiratory therapist and very active in many state and national organizations for respiratory care. Among her accomplishments, she was recognized as the Delegate of the Year by the American Association for Respiratory Care in 1996 and subsequently served as President of the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care in 1998. She was elected to the American Association for Respiratory Care Board of Directors in 2002 and was appointed by the South Carolina Department for Labor, Licensing and Regulation to serve as the Chairman of the Respiratory Care Licensing Committee from 1998-2002 and again in 2006-2010. She was honored to become a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care in 2010, and received one of her highest professional accomplishments when she was recognized with the 2013 Thomas L. Petty, MD Invacare Award for Excellence in Home Care. Trish was admired and respected by all her colleagues and was a mentor to hundreds of respiratory therapists, nurses and physicians in the span of her 40 year career.
Trish was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Paul Henry Kauffman and the late Lucy Glancy Kauffman.
Besides her husband Blake, and her father Paul, Trish is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Rose Blakely of Columbia, SC; brother, Paul “Kip” Kauffman, Jr. (Diane) of Elgin, SC and sister, Grace Snell (Eric) of Lexington, SC.
In order to properly recognize Trish’s significant contribution to the profession of respiratory care, the SCSRC Board of Directors has renamed the Practitioner of the Year Award to: The Patricia “Trish” Blakely Professional Excellence Award.
Community Service Project a Resounding Success!
SCSRC 42nd Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations
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