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February 4, 2011

Health Professions Training: Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program The California Hospital Association. February 4, 2011. Presentation Overview. Background Barlow Respiratory Hospital Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program Overview Components/Objectives/Process

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February 4, 2011

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  1. Health Professions Training: Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar ProgramThe California Hospital Association February 4, 2011

  2. Presentation Overview • Background • Barlow Respiratory Hospital • Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program • Overview • Components/Objectives/Process • Outcomes • Sample Participant Survey Results • Pictures • Contact Us

  3. Barlow Respiratory Hospital (BRH)

  4. BRH Quick Facts • Founded in 1902, originating as a tuberculosis sanatorium • Currently a long-term, acute care hospital (LTACH) • 105 beds total, servicing approximately 750 patients/year, across three facilities (Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Whittier) • Goal is to improve the quality of life for patients with respiratory and other diseases, requiring prolonged acute hospitalization or specialized treatment

  5. Health Workforce Development at BRH • Health Workforce Pipeline • Clinical Care Extender Internship • Health Professions Training • Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Scholar Program • Nurse Scholar Program • Mentoring & Professional Development • Preceptor Training • New Graduate/New Hire Residency Training

  6. Health Professions Training: Registered Respiratory Therapist Scholar Program

  7. Overview • The RRT Scholar Program sought to: • Recruit and retain a highly skilled and culturally diverse respiratory therapy workforce • Bridge the gap in knowledge and training from school and professional practice for respiratory therapists • Develop a partnership between BRH and the respiratory therapy program at East Los Angeles College/Santa Monica College • Support new graduate RTs transition into the profession • Build teamwork and communication between RTs and registered nurses (RNs) in order for them effectively work alongside one another to provide quality patient care

  8. Components/Objectives/Processes

  9. Components/Objectives/Processes

  10. Outcomes

  11. Outcomes (Cont.)

  12. Sample Participant Survey Results

  13. Sample Participant Survey Results (Cont.)

  14. Sample Participant Survey Results (Cont.)

  15. Contact Us • Oswaldo Ruiz, MHA, RRT Director of Respiratory Care Services Barlow Respiratory Hospital oruiz@barlow2000.org 213-250-4200 x3346 • Elyse Tang Manager, Health Workforce Solutions etang@copehealthsolutions.org 213-250-4200 x3144

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