Tag: mechanical ventilation

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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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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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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Life After Mechanical Ventilation: An Expert Interview on a New Accreditation to Improve Outcomes

By Nathaniel A. Miller, Ph.D. (Healthcare Writer, Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety)

When patients are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own, mechanical ventilation may be required. Mechanical ventilation is the most common intervention used in patients admitted to ICUs (Intensive Care Units). Mechanical intervention saves lives in acute cases, but numerous studies document how prolonged mechanical ventilation can lead to a host of negative physical, financial, and mental outcomes for patients.

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