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The pandemic has been hard on patients and their loved ones, who are unable to visit or be at the bedside, due to safety restrictions. Hayley has taken pride in the role she and her colleagues have played in providing a connection and comfort to those inside and outside the hospital walls. So, what would Hayley say to students or new registered respiratory therapists, who may be intimidated by the stories they've heard about working through the pandemic?

While the burnout and stress are real, the work is rewarding, and you will have so much support from your colleagues. She says that registered respiratory therapists are a tight-knit profession, and some of her closest friendships are with coworkers who have also experienced the unique ups and downs of this job. Their team-based work also means they are supporting -and being supported by- nurses and other health-care workers.

She sees huge room for growth in the profession and unique opportunities for those who want them. Before the pandemic, she spent a month in Cape Dorset in Nunavut, working in a TB clinic, something she never would have imagined doing.

The growing demand for registered respiratory therapists is evident, here in Ontario and across Canada. As the population ages, the need for their diverse skills will only increase, across all health-care sectors. The bottom line, she says, is that health care needs more staff -including RRTs- on the front lines. Past Print Issues. About Hospital News. Advisory Board.

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Now, more than ever, they deserve gratitude and praise. Acknowledge their professionalism and show your thanks with tote bags, tumblers, lunch coolers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more respiratory staff appreciation gifts featuring exclusive recognition themes such as Respiratory Therapists: ExpeRTs In Breathing and Respiratory Care: For Life And Breath Situations.

No matter what gift you choose, we make it easy to honor your staff and promote lung health! Respiratory Care Week is an annual event that recognizes members of the respiratory care profession and promotes awareness of lung health issues and practices.

This event is held in October since the fall season is a time when patients suffering from lung disease are known to have difficulty breathing. At Positive Promotions, we make it easy and affordable for your hospital, nursing home, or medical facility to celebrate deserving respiratory therapists and staff for their compassion and dedication. Discover a terrific selection of respiratory care appreciation gifts that make acknowledging your team stress-free!

There are also popular custom-printed products to get your message seen as they help educate the community and the workplace about lung health issues in all environments. Positive Promotions also offers smoking cessation informational products to help respiratory therapists with counseling and advice. Order today and recognize your team for their year-round efforts in improving patients' lives and never taking a single breath for granted in the important field of respiratory therapy.

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