Respiratory Care Protocols: A Case Study

As respiratory therapist it is imperative to ensure that the treatment given is of top quality as well as efficient and cost-effective. In the pass, quality care was hindered by improper recommendations on therapy for patients from physicians, which led to increased cost in respiratory care. As a result, medical directors of respiratory care and RT’s have implemented protocols to keep misallocations from occurring. In addition, to the regulations created, having properly trained and educated RT’s will also help in implementing respiratory care protocols. Maintaining excellent care is a collective effort among medical personal. Moreover, if it is proven that these protocols help all aspects of patient care, then respiratory therapists well have
more support from other medical staff. Also, by using evidence-based medicine, which include case studies and clinical trials, gives medical personal an additional source to provide suitable and precise medical decisions. The AARC has highly encouraged people in the respiratory care field to further their education by completing graduate programs and to obtain credentialing and licensure to ensure that RT’s are qualified to perform their duties. In conjunction to being qualified to give respiratory care, RT’s must have adequate equipment to provide seamless care. The NBRC is the agency that is responsible for the credentialing process and examinations required to become a RRT. They also urge professionals in the field to sustain and improve their skills through recertification.
In conclusion, high-quality respiratory care begins with extremely proficient, educated and professional staff. To deliver a high standard of care and eliminate misallocation respiratory care protocols should be in place. Evidence-based medicine was formed to compliment respiratory care protocols in order to better ensure the quality of patient care.