The Vent Room, where respiratory therapists come for a little inspiration.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry is joined by Lexie Caraway. They discuss RT quality improvement projects and about Lexie's first submission to the AARC Open Forum. Are you ready for your first submission?
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Natalie Napolitano. Natalie tells us about her role as a research clinical specialist. Her desire for improving patient care kicked started her passion for research.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Matt Davis a respiratory therapist who moved over to industry as a sales rep. He talks candidly about the pros and cons of moving over to what some people consider the dark side of healthcare.
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks with Dr. Renee Thompson DNP, RN, Workplace Bullying Expert about bullying and incivility in health care. They discuss the reasons incivility occurs and ways to resolve the problem in a workplace where the goal is to help and not harm.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
This week Dr. Dragonberry speaks to Seth Hall about his experiences as a travel RT. Get some tips and insight if you are considering taking the plunge in 2020 or if you just want some more information!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Dr. Dragonberry spoke to Gabrielle Davis, RRT, CHES, about her role as a COPD and Nicotine Cessation Educator. She provides insight into the rewards and challenges of this niche of respiratory care.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
In this week’s episode of The Vent Room, Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks with Curt Merriman of rtNOW. They discuss how rtNOW is improving access to respiratory care services using telerespiratory for patients in rural areas.
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry talks with former manager Ken Thigpen about what managers look for when hire a new staff member.
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Did you know there is an award honoring respiratory therapists? Guess what?!? There is! This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry talks to Sharman Lamka, the president of The Faces Foundation, about her story that motivated her to create a foundation to honor amazing respiratory therapists.
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
In our first episode, we talk to Jon Inkrott RRT-ACCS, flight respiratory therapist, about his role on the transport team. He provides some insights on what you can do if you are interested in a career as a transport RT, and his passion for the profession is infectious.