The Evolution of Innovation in Respiratory Care Services
Overview
Innovation in respiratory care is crucial for improving treatment efficacy and addressing the evolving challenges of respiratory disease. Continuous advancements in technology, treatment modalities, and clinical practices drive better disease, management, reduce readmissions and improve the quality of life of patients.
Join us to explore the latest breakthroughs and models of care shaping the future of respiratory care.
Live webinar only. Please register for Zoom link.
Target Audience
Residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, respiratory therapists, administrators, biostatisticians, and other healthcare professionals interested in participating.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key milestones in the history of respiratory care technology from the 1920s to the present day and their impact on patient care.
- Discuss the importance of continued innovation and collaboration in addressing challenges in respiratory care, including during public health crises like COVID-19.
- Describe the role of respiratory care professionals and the significance of allied health in the healthcare system.
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Up to 16.75 CMEs/CEs
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Program
2:00 p.m. | Opening Remarks Zuanel Diaz |
2:05 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions Melissa Maguina |
2:20 p.m. | 1928 – Iron Lung and 1943 – Primitive Inhalation Therapy Lisa Skirvin |
1961 – Metaprotrenol, the beta-2-bronchodilator and 1981 – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) | |
1993 – Non-invasive Ventilators and 2020 – COVID-19 Response John Bayer | |
2:40 p.m. | Questions & Answers / Panel Discussion Ernesto Mendieta |
2:55 p.m. | Adjourn |
Venue
Faculty
Faculty

Assistant Vice President, Hospital Administration
Doctors Hospital

Director Respiratory Services
Baptist Hospital of Miami

Director of Respiratory Services
Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Respiratory Therapy Intern
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Disclosures and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest
James Collins, John Bayer, Lisa Skirvin, and Kamila Piloto, faculty of this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and have indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.
*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-1291605, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 1 credit hour for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dietitians, Pharmacists and techs and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 General certificate of attendance
- 1.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
- 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
- 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
- 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 1.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
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