Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program: Bridging the Gap for Quality Care
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Learn about Barlow Respiratory Hospital's Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program, which aims to recruit and retain a skilled and diverse respiratory therapy workforce. This program bridges the gap between school and professional practice, supports new graduates, and fosters teamwork with registered nurses for quality patient care.
Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program: Bridging the Gap for Quality Care
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Health Professions Training: Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar ProgramThe California Hospital Association February 4, 2011
Presentation Overview • Background • Barlow Respiratory Hospital • Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program • Overview • Components/Objectives/Process • Outcomes • Sample Participant Survey Results • Pictures • Contact Us
BRH Quick Facts • Founded in 1902, originating as a tuberculosis sanatorium • Currently a long-term, acute care hospital (LTACH) • 105 beds total, servicing approximately 750 patients/year, across three facilities (Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Whittier) • Goal is to improve the quality of life for patients with respiratory and other diseases, requiring prolonged acute hospitalization or specialized treatment
Health Workforce Development at BRH • Health Workforce Pipeline • Clinical Care Extender Internship • Health Professions Training • Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Scholar Program • Nurse Scholar Program • Mentoring & Professional Development • Preceptor Training • New Graduate/New Hire Residency Training
Health Professions Training: Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program
Overview • The RRT Scholar Program sought to: • Recruit and retain a highly skilled and culturally diverse respiratory therapy workforce • Bridge the gap in knowledge and training from school and professional practice for respiratory therapists • Develop a partnership between BRH and the respiratory therapy program at East Los Angeles College/Santa Monica College • Support new graduate RTs transition into the profession • Build teamwork and communication between RTs and registered nurses (RNs) in order for them effectively work alongside one another to provide quality patient care
Contact Us • Oswaldo Ruiz, MHA, RRT Director of Respiratory Care Services Barlow Respiratory Hospital oruiz@barlow2000.org 213-250-4200 x3346 • Elyse Tang Manager, Health Workforce Solutions etang@copehealthsolutions.org 213-250-4200 x3144