Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Self-Medication Regulations
The following is a list of states with legislation that allows students to possess and self-administer prescribed auto-injectable epinephrine:*
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
States that have not yet enacted policies to allow students to self-medicate auto-injectable epinephrine at school are:*
Connecticut
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Wisconsin
*As of September 2008
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Where were you when history happened?
I was born in the 80s. So. I have only lived through one democratic president in my lifetime. Which could possibly explain my Republican standing. Who knows. But looking back on all the major historical events in your lifetime, you always remember where you were and what you were doing when it happened. Like the September 11th events, for example, I was a senior in High School. The first time I heard about the plane crashes was in my CHEM II class - the first class of the day. We didn't really have classes that day in my small town. Instead, in every class, the TV was tuned to the News stations. Every teacher and every student sat and watched the events on TV all morning. Up until that exact day, I had no reason to be concerned about the government, about my safety, about terrorists. I never had the thought that one day my little brother would be one of the soldiers deployed to Iraq to fight for our freedom had never even crossed my mind. I can imagine all the text messages sent that day.
But what about the inauguration this year? I've seen many examples of parents writing letters to their kids about that important day. When their kids and grandkids are older they will have a piece of history written by a member of their family when they could only otherwise read about it in history books. My problem with that is - well, I don't have kids. Nonetheless, I will without a doubt remember where I was that day.
It was a Tuesday. I will remember that because Tuesdays are the day that I have clinical rotations. Every Tuesday, of every week, of every month, I wake up at ungodly o'clock in the morning to drive an hour, maybe two, to the hospital chosen by my Respiratory Care clinical instructor to complete my training hours required of my medical profession. Now, on a typical day in any hospital some patients watch TV; some don't. Usually I can't even tell if a patient is watching TV at all until I go into their room. But this day was much different. Every TV in every room was set to the same program. I could hear the inauguration in every room, in every office, in every hallway, in every waiting room. It was like an echo everywhere I went. There were rumors of about two million people at the event. I even heard math jokes if you can imagine: "2 million people divided by 5000 porta potties = what?". I thought that I would miss the most historical inauguration event ever to take place thus far due to my clinical training. Instead, it was intertwined with my life, with my education. It was ringing in my mind all day, embedding itself in my memory. Politics aside, I feel honored to be able to experience a piece of history that day. Although I don't have children to share it with in a letter, I am sure the inauguration of 2009 will be a day I will always remember.
But what about the inauguration this year? I've seen many examples of parents writing letters to their kids about that important day. When their kids and grandkids are older they will have a piece of history written by a member of their family when they could only otherwise read about it in history books. My problem with that is - well, I don't have kids. Nonetheless, I will without a doubt remember where I was that day.
It was a Tuesday. I will remember that because Tuesdays are the day that I have clinical rotations. Every Tuesday, of every week, of every month, I wake up at ungodly o'clock in the morning to drive an hour, maybe two, to the hospital chosen by my Respiratory Care clinical instructor to complete my training hours required of my medical profession. Now, on a typical day in any hospital some patients watch TV; some don't. Usually I can't even tell if a patient is watching TV at all until I go into their room. But this day was much different. Every TV in every room was set to the same program. I could hear the inauguration in every room, in every office, in every hallway, in every waiting room. It was like an echo everywhere I went. There were rumors of about two million people at the event. I even heard math jokes if you can imagine: "2 million people divided by 5000 porta potties = what?". I thought that I would miss the most historical inauguration event ever to take place thus far due to my clinical training. Instead, it was intertwined with my life, with my education. It was ringing in my mind all day, embedding itself in my memory. Politics aside, I feel honored to be able to experience a piece of history that day. Although I don't have children to share it with in a letter, I am sure the inauguration of 2009 will be a day I will always remember.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7 Reasons to become a Certified Asthma Educator
The National Asthma Education Certification Board (NAECB) has been in existence since 2002. Since its inception there have more than 2,000 healthcare practitioners who proudly claim the title of a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C®). More than half of them are respiratory therapists. There is a tremendous opportunity for more respiratory therapists to achieve this lofty title. In fact there are seven good reasons…
Reason #1—By passing this examination you can validate your role as an asthma educator. This validation will be a means to demonstrate that you have the skills necessary to be a certified asthma educator as deemed by a nationally recognized and respected certification board.
Reason #2—You may be able to pave a new career path. Many employers are starting to recognize the authority that this credential provides. In fact your skills may allow you to start a home, clinic, or acute care-based program.
Reason #3—There is the possibility of additional reimbursement for you and your employer for asthma educational services. In 2006 the CPT coding manual specified three specific codes that specify respiratory therapists as qualified asthma educators.
Reason #4—You can be the first one in your department to hold the credential.
Reason #5—The AE-C® credential may actually be a means of allowing you to climb the career ladder in your department.
Reason #6—Since the numbers of AE-C® respiratory therapists are limited your services to a prospective employer may be much more valuable.
Reason # 7—And, most importantly the patients who you treat and educate will be assured of your expertise to be a certified asthma educator.
And there’s a great way to prepare for the credential. Attend an AARC Asthma Educator Certification Preparation Program. The content of the course is based on the content outline of the NAECB examination and will assist the participants in recall, application, and analysis as it relates to specific areas of the examination.
Found HERE!
Reason #1—By passing this examination you can validate your role as an asthma educator. This validation will be a means to demonstrate that you have the skills necessary to be a certified asthma educator as deemed by a nationally recognized and respected certification board.
Reason #2—You may be able to pave a new career path. Many employers are starting to recognize the authority that this credential provides. In fact your skills may allow you to start a home, clinic, or acute care-based program.
Reason #3—There is the possibility of additional reimbursement for you and your employer for asthma educational services. In 2006 the CPT coding manual specified three specific codes that specify respiratory therapists as qualified asthma educators.
Reason #4—You can be the first one in your department to hold the credential.
Reason #5—The AE-C® credential may actually be a means of allowing you to climb the career ladder in your department.
Reason #6—Since the numbers of AE-C® respiratory therapists are limited your services to a prospective employer may be much more valuable.
Reason # 7—And, most importantly the patients who you treat and educate will be assured of your expertise to be a certified asthma educator.
And there’s a great way to prepare for the credential. Attend an AARC Asthma Educator Certification Preparation Program. The content of the course is based on the content outline of the NAECB examination and will assist the participants in recall, application, and analysis as it relates to specific areas of the examination.
Found HERE!
Peak Performance USA
What is Asthma?
Learn more about the chronic disease that creates breathing problems for people of all ages.
Asthma Facts
Interesting bits of information about the leading chronic childhood disease in America.
What is PPUSA?
Peak Performance USA is a national asthma awareness/school health program.
Program Goals
Peak Performance USA seeks to teach students to manage their illness and lead healthier, more active lives.
How to Apply
Parents, teachers, school nurses, and respiratory therapists are encouraged to join Peak Performance USA.
For more information click here for PPAUSA's direct website.
Learn more about the chronic disease that creates breathing problems for people of all ages.
Asthma Facts
Interesting bits of information about the leading chronic childhood disease in America.
What is PPUSA?
Peak Performance USA is a national asthma awareness/school health program.
Program Goals
Peak Performance USA seeks to teach students to manage their illness and lead healthier, more active lives.
How to Apply
Parents, teachers, school nurses, and respiratory therapists are encouraged to join Peak Performance USA.
For more information click here for PPAUSA's direct website.
What is a Respiratory Therapist?
According to the United States Army's web site:
The respiratory care practitioner (RCP) is called on to help evaluate patients with respiratory problems and disease processes. From there they have to determine a treatment plan. The ideal RCP not only carries out the plan but also evaluates the results and makes timely suggestions to the attending physician. Today, the competent RCP is an extension of the eyes and ears of the physician. Respiratory care is a dynamic and ever changing health profession in which RCP's manage life-sustaining devices, administer sophisticated tests, and participate in research studies. RCP's are called upon to assess patients, develop care plans, treat patients, educate patients, and solve problems in a variety of patient settings.
The respiratory care practitioner (RCP) is called on to help evaluate patients with respiratory problems and disease processes. From there they have to determine a treatment plan. The ideal RCP not only carries out the plan but also evaluates the results and makes timely suggestions to the attending physician. Today, the competent RCP is an extension of the eyes and ears of the physician. Respiratory care is a dynamic and ever changing health profession in which RCP's manage life-sustaining devices, administer sophisticated tests, and participate in research studies. RCP's are called upon to assess patients, develop care plans, treat patients, educate patients, and solve problems in a variety of patient settings.
Dementia patients
Dementia patients..... I realized that the best thing you can do for them is to pat their arm and say nice things like "You're ok" "You're doing a great job" or "Youre fine, Im right here" The best way to learn palliative care is to be the one giving it. Sad to think about........
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