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Advancing Respiratory Care: AUB-MC's Vision 2020 and Impact on Lebanon's Healthcare

Learn about the progress of Respiratory Care at AUB-MC since 1996 and its influence on Lebanon's healthcare system. Discover the importance of organized RC programs and the establishment of the Lebanese SRC. Explore the AARC International Fellowships in Oregon and Utah, focusing on RT diversity, impact on patients, and healthcare modernization.

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Advancing Respiratory Care: AUB-MC's Vision 2020 and Impact on Lebanon's Healthcare

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  1. Mohamad Khatib, PhD, RRT, MD Professor & Director Department of Respiratory Therapy American University of Beirut Beirut - Lebanon

  2. University Medical Center since 1866 • 350 beds • Educational / Clinical / Research • Vision 2020 • 800 beds

  3. Status of Respiratory Care at AUB-MC • 1996: 6 staff (RNs and Techs) • 2013: 36 staff (RNs, RTs, and Techs) • Training: OJT • Comprehensive range of RC services (Invasive MV, NIV, NO, Heliox, ABG lab, Codes, Transport, Research, education, etc)

  4. Status of Respiratory Care in Lebanon • Almost all academic and non-academic health care facilities have recognized the importance of such profession • The political instability and agendas have prevented to-date the creation of an organized RC programs and a national society • A file is being prepared and will be submitted for the establishment of the LSRC

  5. AARC International Fellowship • Portland, Oregon (November 2-9, 2013): a- Concorde College b- Southwest Medical Center c- Oregon Heath Science University d- Burn Center & Randall’s Children Hospital e- Vibra Hospital f- Willamette Valley Medical Center • Ogden, Utah (November 10-15, 2013): a- Webster State University b- Ogden Regional Medical Center c- Intermountain Medical Center d- Mckay Dee Hospital e- St. Mark’s Hospital

  6. AARC International Fellowship • The people • The use of IT in the practice • Educational Facilities and Simulation Centers • Clinical facilities layouts and structures

  7. AARC International Fellowship • The diversity and specialization of RTs • The impact the profession is having on patients life inside and outside the hospital • The impact of the profession of RC on the healthcare system at large • Modernization of education

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