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For more than three decades, ALRS has been the nation’s leading provider of respiratory care services. Our primary focus at ALRS is helping our patients achieve their best possible quality of life. We are committed to providing in-person, on-site, 24/7 care management and support for all of our patients. And we provide all necessary training to caregivers when patients are ready to transition to the home.
What Should You Ask When Looking for a Respiratory Care Provider?
Ventilator patients often need continued respiratory care even after they are discharged from the hospital. This type of care is typically provided in a long-term care setting, such as a skilled nursing facility, by trained respiratory therapists.
Selecting the best respiratory care provider for your needs can be challenging, so it is important to know what questions to ask to help you make the right decision. When evaluating potential respiratory care providers, consider the following:
What to Ask
Are all the provider’s respiratory therapists state-licensed and nationally registered or certified?
Respiratory therapists who have graduated from an accredited program must pass the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination to earn their credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Additionally, respiratory therapists must be licensed by the state in which they practice. At ALRS, all of our therapists are state-licensed respiratory care practitioners who are either certified or registered by the NRBC.
Does the provider follow best practices for respiratory care as outlined by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)?
AARC is the professional association that sets the gold standard for respiratory care through its clinical resources, ongoing education, and advocacy. ALRS follows all AARC guidelines for respiratory care.
Does the provider offer 24/7 on-site care and support?
Patients using ventilators need constant monitoring – therapies such as breathing treatments continue around the clock, and there may be situations that need to be managed swiftly by trained personnel. ALRS is committed to providing in-person 24/7 care in all of its facilities, so you can be sure that our trained respiratory therapists will be there for their patients whenever they’re needed.
How do the provider’s respiratory therapists integrate with the long-term care facility’s medical team?
Your respiratory therapist should integrate seamlessly with the facility’s clinical care team and work as a full partner alongside other providers such as nurses, physical and speech therapists, and physicians. At ALRS, our respiratory therapists take pride in coordinating with other care providers to ensure their patients’ entire spectrum of clinical needs are met.
Does the provider have strong ventilator weaning protocols in place?
Each ventilator patient entering the long-term care setting should be assessed to determine whether he or she can be weaned off their dependence on a ventilator, regardless of what their experience may have been in the hospital. ALRS has effective weaning protocols in place, and our respiratory therapists work with each individual patient to set appropriate ventilator weaning goals and plan how to achieve them.
Does the provider use the latest respiratory care technology to ensure patient comfort and safety?
Medical technology is constantly evolving, and respiratory care providers should use the latest tools to keep patients safe. ALRS uses state-of-the-art mobile medical ventilator systems that offer a wide variety of respiratory services and monitoring functions and allow the patient better freedom of movement.
FAQ
What is respiratory care?
Respiratory care is a healthcare specialty focused on managing and improving patients’ pulmonary function through the use of evidence-based treatments and therapies.
What is a respiratory therapist?
A respiratory therapist is a medical practitioner who is trained to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with pulmonary dysfunction. Respiratory therapists work alongside a patient’s other medical providers to develop a care plan to improve the patient’s respiratory function, which may include the temporary or long-term use of specialized medical equipment like a ventilator to support or manage the patient’s pulmonary function.
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a segment of the respiratory care field focused on helping patients better manage their chronic pulmonary illnesses such as emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma through treatment and education. The goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to improve a patient’s quality of life by supporting and strengthening their respiratory function and making it easier for them to pursue their daily activities.
Which patients need the type of respiratory care ALRS provides?
Ventilator patients with chronic pulmonary dysfunction who have been discharged from the hospital to long-term care would benefit from the ongoing respiratory care provided by ALRS’ trained therapists. Additionally, patients who suffer from chronic pulmonary illnesses and need help managing their symptoms would benefit from ALRS’ pulmonary rehabilitation services.
Why should I choose ALRS to establish a ventilator unit in my skilled nursing facility?
For more than three decades, ALRS has been the nation’s leading provider of respiratory care services. Our trained respiratory therapists are all state-licensed and are either certified or registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC). ALRS also follows all American Association of Respiratory Care guidelines.
Our therapists integrate seamlessly with your medical personnel and work as a team with your providers to develop appropriate plans of care. We provide our partners with the latest in ventilator technology and all necessary respiratory supplies. And ALRS commits to providing in-person 24/7 care in each of its units, so you can be sure a skilled therapist will always be on hand to manage patients’ respiratory needs.
Why should I trust ALRS with the care of my ventilator patient?
For more than three decades, ALRS has been the nation’s leading provider of respiratory care services. Our trained respiratory therapists are all state-licensed and are either certified or registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC). ALRS also follows all American Association of Respiratory Care guidelines.
Above all, our primary focus at ALRS is helping our patients achieve their best possible quality of life. Our experienced therapists will work alongside families and other healthcare providers to develop plans of care and treatment goals for each patient. We are committed to providing in-person, on-site, 24/7 care management and support for all of our patients. And we provide all necessary training to caregivers when patients are ready to transition to the home.
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