CSRC (California Society for Respiratory Care)

#RCWEEK20 Congratulations to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for winning the RC Department Award for the San Diego Region! Sharp Grossmont’s RC Department was nominated for a C.O.R.E. award for their People and later received a Pillar of Excellence award in 2020. They reconfigured their intubation trays to create less waste, more efficient intubations, and safer airway interventions. The staff is highly involved in advancing care and progressing the respiratory care field forward. Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to excellence! #CSRC

The RCP of the Year Award for the CSRC’s San Diego Region goes to Gary Phelps from Sharp Grossmont Hospital! Gary Phelps has participated in a yearly seminar that draws 200-300 attendees volunteers for help with CSRC. He actively supports the American Lung Better Breather Club. He sits on the P&P committee and helps to develop protocols with MDs currently working on INO protocol. Gary actively rounds with staff to ensure continuity of patient care and department communication. Great Work, Gary! #RCWeek20

As Respiratory Care Week moves along, we find ourselves in the CSRC’s San Diego Region, where we recognize another outstanding RT Department and RCP. Today, we recognize Sharp Grossmont Hospital and its own Gary Phelps, MPH, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RCP. #RCWEEK20

#RCWEEK20 The #CSRC would like to congratulate Paul Barraza from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for winning RCP of the Year for our Greater Bay Area Region. Paul is an accomplished RCP. Not only does he excel in patient care, but he is also tireless in his dedication to the education of his peers and students. Paul teaches at 3 RCP programs and has maintained his enthusiasm, pride, and appreciation for his field. Paul strives to be a resource anyone can count on. Paul advocates in his own organization for the RCPs and supports many protocols. Paul is responsible for bringing in new equipment, modalities, and education for his team members. Great job, Paul!

#RCWEEK20 The #CSRC recognizes Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) for winning the RC Department Award for the Greater Bay Area Region. The Respiratory Care department at SVMHS is very involved in the community. They have an annual Asthma Camp that provides education to all children in Monterey County. The camp is packed with fun activities and education that has had a direct impact on the quality of life for many. Great work, SVMHS!

As Respiratory Care Week continues, the CSRC would like to recognize the RT Department and RCP from the Greater Bay Area Region that has made significant contributions to their respective respiratory community. Today, we are recognizing Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System and Paul Barraza, BS, RRT, RCP from the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. #RCWEEK20

#RCWEEK20 The #CSRC recognizes Valley Children's Healthcare for winning the RC Department Award for the Central California Region. The respiratory care department at Valley Children's Healthcare is identified as part of the interprofessional team, serving on multiple medical staff and interprofessional committees related to education, research, quality improvement, and infection prevention. They began a task force to reduce the number of unplanned extubations within t...he organization, leading to a reduction each following year. The department also conducted quality improvement research on an innovative high flow nasal cannula weaning protocol that was respiratory therapist-driven, resulting in a decrease of length of stay by one day in the hospital's acute care area. The department tracks ventilator-associated events and implements change based on discovery to improve patient care and reduce risk, leading to a VAP in 2,476 days. Great work, Valley Children's! See more

#RCWEEK20 The #CSRC would like to congratulate Delmy Bedolla for winning RCP of the Year for our Central California Region. Delmy continues to help students in the CCR with obtaining clinical placement and the desired clinical skills as a director of clinical education with Fresno City College. She continues to help by volunteering her time to the region as the CCR secretary and program chair. Delmy also helped on the program committee for the CSRC’s first-ever virtual state conference. She has a desire to see students thrive by assuring that students get quality clinical experiences. Congratulations Delmy!

Happy Respiratory Care Week! To start this week-long celebration, we would like to recognize the RT Department and RCP from the Central California Region that has made significant contributions to their respective respiratory community. Today, we are recognizing Valley Children's Hospital and Delmy Bedolla, BS, RRT, RCP. #RCWEEK20

#RCWEEK20 starts Sunday! Stay tuned for our inaugural RCP and RC Department awards!

Are you ready for #RCWeek20?!? Save the date, tell a friend, and ask your RC Department how they will be celebrating it this year.

Jim Storch is a #RespiratoryTherapist by day and a world- renowned weightlifter by night. What do you like to do when you're off-duty?

Don't forget to nominate a deserving RCP and RC Department for our RC Week awards. Nominations end on 10/12/2020 and awards will be announced during RC Week! RCP Nominations https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBVZW92 RC Department Nominations https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHRGDNG