Home Health Agency
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
Home Health Agencies in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
Registered Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapist
Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions. It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Joanny E. J. Diaz is a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist in Lemoyne, PA
with special training and skill in advanced respiratory care beyond that of a respiratory therapist.
As a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Joanny E. J. Diaz, RT performs
critical respiratory treatments in emergency rooms. Critical Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the treatment of critically ill or injured patients with cardiorespiratory issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists include viral respiratory infections, chronic lung diseases, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists
include chest x-rays, blood gas laboratory testing, aerosol-based medication administration, and mechanical ventilation support.
Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients. Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements. This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Joanny E. J. Diaz is a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in Lemoyne, PA
with special training and skill in advanced respiratory therapy.
As a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Joanny E. J. Diaz, RT performs
life-saving procedures for cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the diagnosis and treatment of critical respiratory conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include premature birth, chest injuries, asphyxiation, and stroke.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists
include mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation, and treatment planning.
The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Respiratory Therapy Educator
The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help. Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Registered Respiratory Therapy Educators in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Joanny E. J. Diaz is a Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist in Lemoyne, PA
with special training and skill in the geriatric specialty of respiratory therapy, and holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
As a Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist, Joanny E. J. Diaz, RT performs
advanced respiratory therapy procedures. Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the treatment of lung disease in the elderly. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists
include pulmonary function test, blood gas analyzer, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol medication, and mechanical ventilation.
Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Registered Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Pulmonary Function Technologist
An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Pulmonary Function Technologists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapist
Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and the conduct of both neurophysiological and sleep disorders studies.
Registered Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist
The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program. It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
Registered Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Palliative / Hospice Respiratory Therapist
A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
Registered Palliative Hospice Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered Neonatal / Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist
The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children. This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.
Registered Neonatal Pediatrics Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Joanny E. J. Diaz is a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist in Lemoyne, PA
with special training and skill in resolving and monitoring lung and heart dysfunctions with a National Board for Respiratory Care credentials.
As a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist, Joanny E. J. Diaz, RT performs
daily respiratory healthcare in collaboration with other specialists. General Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, infections like pneumonia, chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists
include imaging tests, pulmonary function test, blood gas test, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists in Lemoyne, PA
Rehabilitation Counselor
An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.
Rehabilitation Counselors in Lemoyne, PA
