Sunday, July 21
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7:15 a.m.–8:15 a.m.
Hot Breakfast Buffet for Registered Attendees and Exhibitors
8:30 a.m.–9:10 a.m. | Room TBA | General
Diversity and Inclusion: How to Do It Right!
Gabrielle Davis MPH RRT CHES, Boise ID
Show description
Diversity and inclusion are the latest buzzwords used in academia and health care to depict safe and welcoming environments. They are found throughout mission and vision statements, course syllabi, websites, and student handbooks all over the country. These terms are often used interchangeably, though their meanings are quite different. This presentation will highlight the true meaning of diversity and inclusion and how they are equally important in the academic and health care settings.
9:20 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Room TBA | Education
The Fundamentals of Focused, Fast, and Effective Feedback
Jody Lester MA RRT, Nampa ID
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These days educators have a large number of tools in their teaching toolbox; do we know which one is most likely to transform learning? According to education experts, such as John Hattie, who have evaluated thousands of studies, effective feedback has a greater effect on learning and achievement than any other teaching strategy. This presentation will explore the research and various methods of providing focused, fast, and effective feedback.
9:20 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Room TBA | Manager
Standardizing Respiratory Therapy Terms to Measure Patient Outcomes and Value of Respiratory Therapy Practice
Constance Mussa PhD RRT, Forest Park IL
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Currently, due to a lack of standardized terminology, respiratory care data are seldom captured and aggregated in health information systems to help us generate meaningful information, link respiratory care interventions and outcomes, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of care. This session will describe work that is currently underway to label and define key respiratory care concepts that describe patient responses to respiratory system dysfunction, events, and interventions.
10:05 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Room TBA | Education
Guide Respiratory Therapy Students through Exploration and Better Understanding Using POGIL
Kyle Mahan MSM RRT, Louisville KY
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POGIL is an acronym for Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning. Because POGIL is a student-centered instructional approach, in a typical POGIL classroom or laboratory, students work in small teams with the instructor acting as a facilitator (pogil.org). One benefit of implementing POGIL is that students are put in a position to explain a concept to each other while learning it at the same time, which can aid in retention and mastery of material such as mechanical ventilation.
10:05 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Room TBA | Management
EMR: Ongoing Success Post Implementation IS Possible
Larae Sams BS MBA RRT, Aurora CO
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Developing a new electronic medical record (EMR) or transitioning to a new EMR platform can be challenging and stressful for the respiratory therapy department. However, there are strategies for ensuring the respiratory therapy department is well-represented in the development phase. This presenter will identify development challenges and opportunities pertinent to the respiratory therapy manager during the pre-go-live phase of installing an EMR, as well as assuring ongoing success.
10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Visit Our Exhibitors
11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | Room TBA | Education
Gen Z Goes to College: Characteristics, Traits, and Learning Preferences of Our Youngest Generation of Students
William Galvin, RRT MSEd FAARC, Havertown PA
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Generation Z are now entering college and will bring with them a unique set of traits and characteristics. What motivates them? What do they like/dislike? How do they learn? More importantly, what are their learning preferences? This presentation will address the characteristics of students born in the mid-1990s. It will identify their unique interests, needs, likes, and desires. It will identify their learning preferences and teaching/learning strategies to make education more meaningful and effective for them.
11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | Room TBA | Management
Succession Planning: Developing Future Respiratory Therapy Leaders
Cheryl Hoerr MBA RRT FAARC, Rolla MO
Show description
Succession planning is simply the process of developing your people. Many respiratory therapy departments do not have a strategic plan for identifying and preparing therapists to advance in the department or organization. A lack of succession planning can lead to department chaos when key people decide to move on. Come to this session and discover proven techniques to improve your department’s succession planning.
12:25 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Lunch (On Your Own) and Visit Our Exhibitors
2:00 p.m.–2:40 p.m. | Room TBA | Education
Insta-BAM or Insta-SHAM? Utilizing Social Media to Recruit and Market Your Respiratory Therapy Program
Randy Case PhD RRT RRT-NPS, Wichita Falls TX
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Traditional forms of student recruitment are on the way out and the future of recruiting and marketing is decidedly social. This presentation provides best practices for using social media as a recruitment and marketing tool for respiratory therapy programs. This presentation will help guide learners on how to harness social media to market prospective students, stay engaged with potential candidates, and empower your program to recruit the next generation of respiratory therapists.
2:00 p.m.–2:40 p.m. | Room TBA | Management
The Dichotomy of Leadership
Scott Reistad RRT CPFT FAARC, Colorado Springs CO
Show description
Every leader must walk a very fine line between opposing viewpoints within leadership in regard to topics like “humble, yet not passive,” “competitive, but still a gracious loser,” “leader, but also a good follower.” Leaning too far either direction can cause challenges to accomplishing goals and providing effective leadership. This presentation will provide insights to balance these opposing views to enhance leadership success.
2:45 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Room TBA | Education
Education Section Membership Meeting
Georgianna Sergakis PhD RRT FAARC, Chair, AARC Education Section/Presiding
Show description
Updates on issues important to the section will be discussed, with interactive dialogue on how the section chair and the AARC can better serve the Education Section and its members. This is your opportunity to influence the profession and network with your peers. All Summer Forum attendees are invited to attend.
2:45 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Room TBA | Management
Management Section Membership Meeting
Kim Bennion MSHS RRT CHC Chair, AARC Management Section/Presiding
Show description
Updates on issues important to the section will be discussed, with interactive dialogue on how the section chair and the AARC can better serve the Management Section and its members. This is your opportunity to influence the profession and network with your peers. All Summer Forum attendees are invited to attend.
3:25 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Visit Our Exhibitors
3:45 p.m.–4:25 p.m. | Room TBA | General
The Next Step in Your Professional Development
Allen Gustin Jr MD FCCP, Maywood IL
Cheryl Hoerr MBA RRT FAARC, Rolla MO
Peggy Reed-Watts MSEd RRT, St Louis MO
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Personal and professional development are essential to successfully advance one’s career. This plenary session is designed to help respiratory therapists consider and cultivate their leadership presence and their communication skills as they pursue various professional career pathways.