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The Respiratory Therapist's Role in Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infections 2026


This presentation will discuss the respiratory therapist’s role in preventing HAI and reducing costs through compliance monitoring and mandatory reporting programs. The Respiratory Therapist’s role in helping hospitals to achieve reduced nosocomial infection rates will also be discussed. The presenter will share examples of infection prevention and employee monitoring programs that have been successfully implemented.

Presented by Cheryl Hoerr MBA, RRT, CPFT, FAARC

Approved for 1.00 CRCE Hours.


SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

> Discuss the economic burden related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs)
> Explain the problems with the traditional definitions for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
> Define the role of the Respiratory Therapist in the prevention of HAIs


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The Respiratory Therapist's Role in Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infections 2026


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