Category: Enhanced Respiratory Care

The Carlton at the Lake earns prestigious Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation

Chicago facility recognized by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety for exceptional patient care and safety standards

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) proudly announces that The Carlton at the Lake in Chicago, IL has successfully attained Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation, meeting or surpassing the required standards of care for accreditation.

Receiving the Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation demonstrates The Carlton at the Lake’s continued commitment to patient safety and patient care. The Enhanced Respiratory Care program integrates best practices for ventilator support by emphasizing patient safety and patient care through evidence-based strategies, which includes specialized training for respiratory therapists, advanced weaning techniques, patient-centered care, and state-of-the-art ventilator technology, all to promote comprehensive care and optimal outcomes for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation.

From left to Right: Donna S. Lead Respiratory Therapist, Delylah W. Respiratory Therapist

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The Grove of Elmhurst Receives Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation

The Grove of Elmhurst is the fourth healthcare facility in Illinois to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that The Grove of Elmhurst in Elmhurst, IL, has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care for accreditation.

Receiving the Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation demonstrates The Grove of Elmhurst’s continued commitment to patient safety and patient care. The Enhanced Respiratory Care program integrates best practices for ventilator support by emphasizing patient safety and patient care through evidence-based strategies, which includes: specialized training for respiratory therapists, advanced weaning techniques, patient-centered care, and state-of-the-art ventilator technology, all to promote comprehensive care and optimal outcomes for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation.

Grove at Elmhurst — The Grove of Elmhurst Respiratory Therapists – Mildred E., Kim C. Toni O.

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Safety Equals Trust with PPAHS: RT Sidebar Podcast

By Michael W. Wong, JD (Executive Director, Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety)

I was honored to be a guest on RT Sidebar, a place to facilitate dialogue regarding the respiratory therapist profession hosted by Vapotherm.

On the podcast, I talked about why I set up the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety and the key patient safety initiatives like the Enhanced Respiratory Care program. Here are highlights from that podcast:

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Warren Barr South Loop Receives Respiratory Accreditation for Patient Safety and Patient Care

Skilled nursing facility Warren Barr South Loop awarded Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Warren Barr South Loop in Chicago, IL has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care for accreditation.

Receiving the Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation demonstrates Warren Barr’s continued commitment to patient safety and patient care. The Enhanced Respiratory Care program integrates best practices for ventilator support by emphasizing patient safety and patient care through evidence-based strategies, which includes: specialized training for respiratory therapists advanced weaning techniques, patient-centered care, and state-of-the-art ventilator technology, all to promote comprehensive care and optimal outcomes for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation.

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Moving Toward Better Care for Mechanically Ventilated Patients

In this article published in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, Mahlet Mitiku Desalegn, MD (Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College) discusses how the quality of care can be improved for mechanically ventilated patients.

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Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital receives Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care Accreditation

Henry J. Carter is the first long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in New York City to meet the new standard of respiratory care, championed by the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Henry J. Carter (HJC) Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, a long-term care facility at NYC Health + Hospitals in New York, has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.

“At Henry J. Carter,” said the HJC CEO Floyd R. Long, “we strive to deliver the highest quality of both medical and rehabilitative care. As the only LTACH in New York City, we cannot ask less of ourselves. Weaning patients off medical support to enjoy their lives to the fullest has long been a priority: our facilities include a 14-bed weaning unit, and our Medical Ventilation weaning program boasts a 70% success rate exceeding both regional and national benchmarks. We are proud of the work we’ve done, and we appreciate the recognition from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS). We’re looking forward to working closely with PPAHS in the future to ensure the best quality of care and quality of life for all of our patients.”

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Hospital for Special Care first in Connecticut to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation

Hospital for Special Care is the 4th largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S.
Both medical centers and medical service companies can receive Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation implemented in Tennessee since 2013.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) in New Britain, CT has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.

Hospital for Special Care Accreditation — From left to right: Lindsey Merli, Supervisor, Marilyn Tipaldi, Lead RT, Joline Farris, RRT, Kendra Mato, RRT representing PPAHS, Pamela Held, RRT, MEd, Respiratory Services Director, Samantha Sowik, RT Clinical Coordinator (Not Pictured: Jen Andrulat, RRT, Nicole Morales, RRT, Laurie Miller, RRT, Carolyn Henry, Lead RRT)

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New Accreditation Improves Mechanical Ventilation Outcomes: An Interview with Gene Gantt

In an article published in Respiratory Care: The Journal of Pulmonary Technique, Nathaniel A. Miller, Ph.D. interviews Gene Gantt, RRT, FAARC about the Enhanced Respiratory Care Program. The Enhanced Respiratory Care Program is the first standard of care for patients on mechanical ventilation. Mr Gantt is on the board of advisors for the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety.

In the article, Mr, Gantt discusses the origins of Enhanced Respiratory Care he originated and developed in 2013 with TennCare, Tennessee’s state Medicaid program, to develop best practices for safely and successfully weaning patients off of long-term mechanical ventilation. In this interview, he discusses his successes, which have recently been standardized as a widely-recognized accreditation available nationally through the non-profit Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety.

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The Ongoing Evolution of the Enhanced Respiratory Care Program

Michael Wong, JD and Gene Gantt, RRT, FAARC discuss the past, present, and future of the Enhanced Respiratory Care program in the latest podcast episodes.

Initial development of the Enhanced Respiratory Care partnership
The many safety and financial benefits created for all involved parties
Future plans to improve the standards further and expand on a global level

By Rob Caiati, M.A., Freelance Writer and Researcher (https://www.robcaiati.com)

The Enhanced Respiratory Care (ERC) program began in 2002 as an outline of best practices for optimally weaning patients in Tennessee off long-term mechanical ventilation. The program has since evolved into a national standard of care with a multitude of additional benefits through the partnership with Michael Wong, JD, Executive Director of the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS), a non-profit advocating for patient health and safety priorities.

During a recent podcast conversation Michael and the developer of the Enhanced Respiratory Care standards, Gene Gantt, RRT, FAARC, sat down to discuss the program in greater depth, recounting how their partnership came about, the unique benefits for various stakeholders through accreditation and certification, along with looking ahead to what the future holds for the program’s growth.

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Medford Multicare Center receives Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care accreditation

Nursing facility first in New York State to meet new standard of care, championed by Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

Medford Multicare Center is the first in New York State to meet the criteria.
PPAHS expects 10 more facilities to adopt the standard in the first half of 2024.

The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Medford Multicare Center in Medford, NY has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.

“At Medford Multicare Center,” said Dr. Jerry Gentile, EdD, MEd, MSHA, MPH, MBA, BSRT, BSHA, RRT (Consulting Director of Respiratory Care Services and Managing Partner, Respiratory Care Group, LLC), “we are redefining excellence in rehabilitative healthcare, and are committed to promoting the highest standards of cardiopulmonary care while meeting the special needs of our patients. Our Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation is a testament to our continuing commitment to achieving the best care for our patients.”

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