CSRT News

May 2011
Keeping members current on issues that matter

CSRT Education Conference June 9-12, 2011 – Quebec City, QC

Don’t miss out on this great educational opportunity! We invite you to attend this excellent conference with five streams and a separate Francophone program. Details at http://www.csrt.com/en/events/index.asp

New Exhibitor Directory
Find out what’s new with our industry partners who will be attending the conference. Check out the New Exhibitor Directory at: http://www.csrt.com/en/events/exhibitor_directory.asp

Attend CSRT AGM and Win a Camcorder
Attendees at the CSRT Annual General Business Meeting will have their names included in a draw for JVC Camcorder. The AGM takes place, Friday, June 10, 2011 at the Quebec City Convention Centre, Room 200A, 900 Blvd Rene-Levesque E., Quebec City, QC. If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may complete a proxy form and return by mail or fax to the CSRT office by Friday June 3, 2011. Details on motions and proxy form can be found on the CSRT website, in the Members-Only section. Forms can be obtained by calling 800-267-3422.

RT Run For Research Prize is a 8GB iPod
Join us on Sunday morning, June 12th for the second annual RT Run for Research. We will do a 3KM loop around historic landmarks in old Quebec. An 8GB iPod Touch will be given as a prize to the runner who collects the most pledges. Money collected will support RT’s who are doing research and encourage professional development. Pledge forms can be found at http://www.csrt.com/en/events/trade_show.asp or pick one up at the conference Registration Desk.

See you in Quebec City!

CoARTE Update

At the end of April, the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education held its annual meeting. An important component of this meeting was to discuss the programs’ annual reports, which confirmed the excellence of the RT education across Canada and the commitment of the educators.

Jo-Ann Aubut (Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON), who was the Senior Administrator representative on CoARTE between 2009 and 2011, ended her mandate and was unable to renew. Her contribution to the accreditation process has been invaluable. We wish her good luck in all her future endeavors! The new Council members will be announced as soon as they are ratified by the CSRT Board of Directors.

Discussions at the CoARTE annual meeting were very interesting, bringing the accreditation process to a new stage and acknowledging more new programs at institutions around the country. Promising paths of collaboration with other organizations representing the respiratory therapy profession were opened. One important step will be the meeting between CoARTE and the National Alliance of Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies on June 8, in Quebec City.

CJRT Articles Now Searchable

Starting with the Spring 2011 issue, all original articles published in the CJRT are now searchable through our website and on public search engines (ie Google). Articles from previous years are still available within the pdfs of the CJRTs

Latest Content on respiratoryresource.ca

Have you missed a complimentary Respiratory Resource webinar? Past webinars, including the one on May 25th - Use and Application of High Flow Nasal Cannula, can viewed by following the links in the Webinar section of Respiratory Resource.

Also new under Respiratory Resource are:

Discussion Updates on In-Exsufflator in the ICU
Blog entries on high-flow nasal cannula and questionnaire
Respiratory news updates including information on face masks, emphysema, asthma, clot busters and end-of-life issues

Respiratory Therapists Without Borders

CSRT member, RRT Eric Cheng is presenting a series of presentations, championing “RTs Without Borders (RTWB)” across Canada. Eric has been involved in stress relief in Nepal and will share his stories about the challenges of working in the developing world. To view the presentation schedule and find out more about Respiratory Therapists without Boarders, visit: https://sites.google.com/a/rtwb.ca/index-html/canada-tour

Patient Safety Education Project

The Patient Safety Education Project (PSEP) - Canada will officially launch this September 14th - 16th with a first inaugural Become a Patient Safety Trainer conference, in Toronto. Three additional sessions will subsequently take place across Canada throughout the fall.

This 2 ½ day workshop will prepare attendees to:

Deliver a high-impact, comprehensive patient safety curriculum;
Utilize effective teaching approaches based on adult education methods;
Promote effective fundamental patient safety practices in their organization; and
Foster a culture of patient safety.

The Become a Patient Safety Trainer conference requires commitment from an executive leader within the organization to participate in the final half-day of the conference. For more information check under Education at http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/

New Online Course Available

Introduction to Health Emergency Management
This complimentary course will give health care personnel who may be expected to take an active role during an emergency or disaster, a better understanding of where they fit into the big picture of Health Emergency Management (HEM). Students will gain an appreciation for the role they play in HEM, as well as the support structures and systems available during an emergency/disaster. In other words, when you complete the course, you will feel that you are not alone in the event of an emergency/disaster. This course if offered through the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and provides 3.5 credits towards professional development. Register at: http://www.jibc.ca/course/hem100

New Dementia and Sleep Resources

A team of researchers from the University of Alberta has completed a structured review of the evidence for non-pharmacological sleep interventions for persons with dementia. The full report is available on the website:
www.sleep-dementia-resources.ualberta.ca. The website contains a collection of evidence-based sleep resources for healthcare providers and caregivers of persons with dementia. Downloadable patient education brochures about evidence-based sleep interventions are also provided. A PowerPoint presentation on the findings of this project and on sleep problems in persons with dementia can be accessed in the archives of the Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange website http://www.dementiaknowledgebroker.ca/

Canadian Institute for Health Information Launches New Service

CIHI has replaced its print corporate newsletter with a new monthly e-newsletter called LAND. This new format will provide subscribers to easy access to information. Information included in the newsletter includes – Quick stats on giving birth in Canada; annual report on drug spending trends; and report on hip fracture surgery in Quebec. Check out details at http://www.cihi.ca/land/