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TheJune, 2010The Official Publication of the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of AlbertaCARTA(at date of publication)COUNCILPresidentAllan Shemanko (Edmonton)President ElectvacantExecutive Secretary Jerry Spence (Calgary)TreasurerGregory Hind (Calgary)Directors At Large Linda Fontaine-Tymchuk(Edmonton)Brian Daudlin (Medicine Hat)Julie Mitchell (Edmonton)Phil Lamont (Red Deer)Public Members Peter Murray (Wetaskiwin)Another SuccessfulCARTARenewal YearEducational ForumWe’ve completed our second year ofon-line registration renewal. Fine tuning of the website process is ongoingthank you to the responsiveness ofRed Engine, our website provider.Denise Holmberg has once againbeen integral to our renewal process inher diligence, attentiveness, efficiencyand good old hard work!! LyndaBaker, our accountant, is instrumental to our renewal process with her expertise and attention to detail.“Collaborative Practice -Director of Operations Linda Sutherland(Calgary)Thank you to our members for completing the yearly renewal process, andquestioning us, when required, so thatwe can continue to improve. Thankyou also for your kind comments;REGISTRATION COMMITTEE“I just renewed my registration withCalgary, AlbertaCARTA on line and I wanted to saythank you for such a great onlineform. It's so well organized and I lovethat I can print my receipt immediately. Well done!!”.Highlighting respiratory therapistsin collaborative inter-professionalteams and working to full scope ofpractice.Robert Alexander (Calgary)REGISTRARBryan Buell (Calgary)ChairpersonJeff Ung (Calgary)Judy Duffett-Martin (Calgary)Brenda Grieve (Calgary)Dolores Rekunyk (Calgary)Will Cunnington (Calgary)Esther Weathers (Everett)CONDUCT & COMPETENCY COMMITTEE2010-2011Registration Renewal StatisticsChairpersonConnie Brooks (Edmonton)Public MemberDuane Berezowski (Cochrane)Members renewed: 2012George Verghese (Cardston)Cancellation notices sent: 49Linda Sutherland (Calgary)Tim Gill (Grande Prairie)New applicants processed: 82Continuing Competency Audits: 58(randomly selected)College and Association ofRespiratory Therapists of Albertawww.carta.ca#370-6715-8th Street NECalgary, Alberta T2E 7H7Phone: 1-800-205-2778 Fax: 403-274-9703We are always interested in receiving your articles or thoughtful opinions for placement in the RESPORT.Share information and expertisewith your colleagues.Page 1The Way of the Future”October 28-30, 2010Sheraton Cavalier HotelPlease refer to the CARTA Websitefor all event information.www.carta.ca.The preliminary program and sponsor list is included in this newsletter(pgs. 4-5) and is also available on thewebsite. On-line forum registrationand hotel reservations will be available on the website by June 30. TheSheraton Cavalier Hotel is a nonsmoking facility renowned for thelargest hotel indoor water park andtheir “ahhhh” Sheraton SweetSleeper bed.Thank You Forum Planning CommitteeGeorge Handley, Chris Edgerton, Patty Wickson, Juanita Davis, Julie Mitchell, Janis Seville,Rena Sorensen, Meena Kumar, Renee Sholes,Mirette Dube, Connie Kadey, Dolores Rekunyk, Bryan Buell and Linda SutherlandJune, 2010
Registrar’s UpdateBryan Buell RRT, BGSAlberta to Introduce Alberta Health Actin Upcoming Fall Sitting of LegislatureThe Health Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health (MACH) released a report in January making fourkey recommendations: Articulate a set of principles that must be sustained and maintained throughout Alberta’shealth system;Legislate an Alberta Health Act for the future, including the principles, provision for an Albertapatient charter, and other key elements to be developed in consultation with Albertans;Ensure ongoing citizen engagement in the development of legislation, regulation and policy;Develop clear directions to guide legislative, regulatory, policy and program delivery changesacross the health system.You may access further information on the proposed Alberta Health Act by visitingwww.yourhealthact.alberta.caCARTA has been invited to send a submission to MLA Fred Horne, co-chair of the advisory committee, by July 9th, 2010 to help guide public consultations later in the summer and early fall.National Alliance UpdateAt the National Alliance meetings in St. John’s, this past May, a new version of the national competencyprofile (NCP) was introduced to all schools. Implementation is expected to occur in September, 2011and testing by the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC) to commence in 2014. Other newsfrom the meetings include the Ontario regulatory body reporting that their provincial ministry ofhealth and long term care declined to refer the College’s request to consider a bachelors degree to bethe entry to practice requirement in that province.The bachelor degree program at the University of Manitoba is under review and may once again become a diploma program. The review is due to retirement of the current Dean for Rehabilitation Medicine at that University.A draft registration recognition agreement for people from unregulated jurisdictions was discussedand will be sent to respective members’ Council for consideration and ratification, if thought to be appropriate.New West PartnershipThe Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Iris Evans, corresponded with Council to advise them of anew trade investment and labour mobility agreement between British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Called the “New West Partnership” this agreement will replace the Trade Investment Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) that existed between British Columbia and Alberta. The agreementwill impact registered respiratory therapists working in Alberta and Saskatchewan as the profession isnot regulated in British Columbia.Page 2June, 2010
From the Office ofPatty WicksonSenior Practice Lead—Respiratory Services and EquipmentAlberta Health ServicesRestructuring again In March 2010, Allied Health and Nursing Strategy portfolios merged to create Health Professions Strategy andPractice. This portfolio is led by Andrea Robertson, Senior VP, Chief Health Professions Officer and Chief NursingOfficer, Betty-Lynn Morrice, VP Health Professions Strategy, and Noreen Linton, VP Health Professions Practice.Health Professions Strategy and Practice portfolio will provide an opportunity to demonstrate an interprofessional approach to planning and supporting AHS staff and services. The new structure will enhance the abilityto support the organization by creating a centralized resource and point of contact for leaders and clinical staff. Someof the functions of this portfolio include regulatory affairs, inter-professional practice and education, disciplinespecific practice support, informatics, service model integration and workforce transformation.Within the Health Professions Practice arm of the organization, in particular, Inter-professional Practice Team,is where my current position as Senior Practice Lead, Respiratory Services and Equipment exists. Our team is lead byLinda Dzuiba, Inter-Provincial Lead and includes three Senior Practice Leads for Nursing, Rehabilitation and Psychosocial and Practice Consultant for Nursing. We are anticipating the hiring of 9 other discipline specific Practice Consultants, including one Respiratory Services Practice Consultant that will support the senior leaders with their provincial work. Currently our mandate is to support the practice consultants within our team and align current professional practice leaders within our disciplines and operations. As well three key deliverables our team is currentlyworking on include: discipline specific practice framework, inter-professional practice framework and a professionalconsultative service. Along with this work, and some work in my former role as Director, Respiratory Services Strategies, I would like to provide an overview of some key accomplishments: Pandemic preparedness: established 3 working groups to support operational planning, educational requirementsand development of tools, equipment requirements, and ventilator capacity/planning provincially. Role of site lead for Brentwood immunization clinic. Meetings with Site Operational Leads and staff provincially to support RT practice across the province. Establishment of provincial Respiratory Leadership Network to support operational activities. Establishment of provincial Respiratory Therapy Practice committee to transition within the new framework ofdiscipline specific support. Establishment of provincial Respiratory Therapy Equipment committee to work with Contracting Procurementand Supply Management (CPSM) to streamline, standardize, and support respiratory/anesthesia equipmentprovincially. Worked with CPSM to support and implement a provincial nitric oxide contract. Member of Critical Care Clinical Network (CCCN) steering committee and Co-chair, Education Team to developcompetencies and support standardized orientation, training and education for Nursing and Respiratory Therapists within ICU’s. Member of Respiratory Clinical Network core committee. Member of Acute/Chronic Childhood Asthma committee. Meet regularly with CARTA Support Respiratory Therapy training programs (SAIT, NAIT) and student clinical placement.I look forward, in my role, to continue to support provincial Respiratory Therapy professional practice and continueto network with key stakeholders within AHS to align our services. Please feel free to contact me if you require support in your role within AHS at patty.wickson@albertahealthservices.ca.Page 3June, 2010
CARTA Educational Forum and Tradeshow October 28-30, 2010Collaborative Practice- The Way of the Future Sheraton Cavalier HotelPreliminary ProgramThursday , October 28, 2010Calgary, AlbertaTimeEventRoom0900-1800Exhibitor SetupSheraton Ballroom1500-1615Leadership MeetingCanadian1530-1900RegistrationSheraton Ballroom Foyer1630-1800CARTA AGMCanadian1800-2100Welcome Reception in Exhibit HallSheraton BallroomPresident's WelcomeFriday, October 29, Coffee0750-0800Opening RemarksCARTA President0800-0900RT and Inter-Professional PracticeJeff Dionne RRT (St. Joseph's, Toronto)0900-1000What Does Proclamation Mean?Linda Fontaine-Tymchuk RRT (HPA Liaison—AHS)1000-1030CoffeePlenaryBreakout Sessions1030-11301140-1240Cystic Fibrosis Review/Advances/ClinicDr. Harvey Rabin/Sandra Scott RRT (FMC- AHS)Hypoventilation in Sleep/Dangers of Empiric CPAPDr. Ward Flemons (FMC -AHS)Clinical SimulationTraci Robinson RN (ACH -AHS)From Suffering to HopeDr. Lorraine Wright (U of C)Restricted Activities under HPALinda Fontaine-Tymchuk RRT (HPA Liaison -AHS)Tobacco Cessation Counselling – Yes You CanMargo Underwood RN CRE (CCAP Program - AHS)1240-1350Lunch1350-1450Interventional BronchoscopyDr. Alain Tremblay (FMC- AHS)RT Enhanced Roles (COPD/NICU)Ann Hudson Mason/Lise Kolesar RRTs (RAH -AHS)The Slippery Slope of End of Life Respiratory CareDr. Mark Ewanchuk (Edmonton-AHS)Modes of Adult VentilationRenee Sholes, Mirette Dube, et al RRTs (AHS)A Novel Approach to Post-op Management of Obstructive SleepApneaRichard Milo RRT (Kelowna, BC)CRE in Adult/Pediatric Primary CareAmin Thawer RRT/Kathy Courtney RRT (AHS)1500-16001800-2200Mind Bending Social EveningPage 4June, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 0-0900Heroes; Past, Present and Future of Respiratory Therapy0900-0930CoffeeDana Oakes RRT-NPS, President, Health Educator Publications, Bangor, MaineBreakout Sessions0930-10301040-11401140-1310Working Together, Working SmarterJeff Dionne RRT (St. Joseph s, Toronto)Neuromuscular Respiratory Disorders/Ventilation TechniquesDr. Andrea Loewen/Lorna Cummins RRT (PLC- AHS)History of Anaesthesia- Evolving Role of RTDr. Bruce Ramsey (Edmonton-AHS)TBART Enhanced Roles in Rural HospitalRoberta Dubois RRT/Phil Lamont RRT (Red Deer -AHS)Sponsor PresentationsPlatinum SponsorsLunchBreakout SessionsExhibitor Take Down (1310-1530)1310-1410Dana Oakes RRT-NPS, Bangor, MaineAdvanced ABGTBAHaiti- Personal ReflectionsDr. Noel Gibney (Edmonton-AHS)1420-1520How to Fit a Heart Attack into Your Busy SchedulePhilip Jones1520-1530Closing RemarksOur SponsorsGoldIKARIASilverBronzePage 5June, 2010
CAN-ADAPTT: Making Tobacco-Use Cessation Part of your Patient CareWe all know that smoking puts patients’ respiratory health at risk. When patients hear this from you, their respiratory therapist, itreinforces the message that reducing or quitting smoking is in their best interest.Asking about patients’ tobacco use and advising them to quit is one way respiratory therapists can integrate best practices in theirclinical settings. CAN-ADAPTT is a project aiming to integrate smoking cessation best practices into respiratory therapists’ andother healthcare practitioners’ work. The project is developing and implementing a Canadian clinical practice guideline (CPG) forsmoking cessation and invites your participation.Get Involved!Join the CAN-ADAPTT network and be part of the research and knowledge exchange between healthcare providers, researchers,and policy-makers. As a member, you can: Use the discussion board to connect/collaborate with other respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals in Canada; Post questions, receive feedback, disseminate information and resources; Access up-to-date, evidence-based CPG for smoking cessation; and Contribute to the development of the first Canadian CPG for smoking cessation.Membership is free, and is open to respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals interested in contributing to evidencebased approaches to tobacco-use cessation.Sign up now at www.can-adaptt.net, to access the CPG and to participate in the ongoing conversations about smoking cessation.Find out how your participation may qualify for CARTA continuing competency credit hours.CAN-ADAPTT is a national project, funded by the Tobacco Programs Division of Health Canada. Its Professional AdvisoryGroup includes members from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).For more information, please contact:Janet Ngo, Western Canada Coordinator, CAN-ADAPTTCentre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)(416) 535-8501 x 7411janet ngo@camh.netPurpose: To recognize a registered member of CARTA who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession in the past year or years.Selection Criteria: Only registered members in good standing with CARTA are eligible. Candidates must be nominated by at least four registered members in good standing with CARTA. Verifiable evidence must accompany the nomination with the curriculum vitae of the nominee.Persons currently serving on the Council are not eligible. In the event that more than one person is nominated in any year, the CARTA Council will make the decision who is most worthy of receiving the award. Council decision will be final in any selection.We nominate: RRT for the CARTA Outstanding Service Award.Signature of nominator #1 RRTSignature of nominator #2 RRTPrinted name of nominator #1Printed name of nominator #2Signature of nominator #3 RRTSignature of nominator #4 RRTPrinted name of nominator #3Printed name of nominator #4Page 6June, 2010
Director of Operations UpdateLinda Sutherland RRT, CRERespiratory Care Practitioner in Anaesthesia (RCP-A)The “Respiratory Care Practitioner in Anaesthesia” survey was sent to all CARTA members, via email, to collect information on current practice of our membership, relative to anaesthesia. To date 232 responses have been received. Results of this survey will be analyzed and incorporated into the RCP-A competency profile and overall planning of the initiative. Thank you to the members who participated in this survey. We will be contacting the surveyparticipant winner of the IPad draw.In May, CARTA posted a part time position for a respiratory therapist, experienced in anesthesia, on the CARTAwebsite. The successful candidate will provide expertise and focus in progressive development of the RCP-A.The Canadian Anesthesia Society (CAS) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have been asked to endorse the role ofthe RCP-A.Polysomnography (PSG) Technologists Request Regulation under the Health Professions ActCARTA Council received a request from the Polysomnography Technologist Provincial Consortium to become regulated under the HPA and to be included as an amendment to the Respiratory Therapist Regulation; CARTA wouldbecome the regulatory body for the PSG Techs. Council appointed a subcommittee, consisting of members of theCARTA Council and PSG Consortium, to explore the feasibility of this collaboration and make recommendations toCARTA Council. This collaboration would be in the best interests of protection of the public and would be mutuallybeneficial in sharing of knowledge and expertise among these groups.In MemoryCheryl LynnRafuseIt is with profound sadness that the family of Cheryl Lynn Rafuse announces her passing April27, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the result of a tragic accident. Cheryl was born July 5, 1965at Stettler, AB and moved to Red Deer with her family at the age of seven, graduating from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in 1983. In 1985 she completed Respiratory Therapisttraining at N.A.I.T. and subsequently began a life-long career to which she was deeply dedicated.Cheryl is survived by her loving family; devoted husband and best friend, Guy Pelletier of Sherwood Park, AB; her step-children, Aislinn Pelletier of Sherwood Park and Kynan Pelletier of Halifax, NS; her parents, Dean and Vermunda Rafuse of Red Deer, two sisters, Peggy RafuseMcDougall (Dave) of Camrose, AB and Susan Chidley (Randy) of Red Deer, AB; parents-in-law,Roger Pelletier and Denise Aubin of Ste-Anne-du-Sault, QC; sister-in-law, Lucie Bouvier (Perry)of Leslieville, AB; brother-in-law, Luc Pelletier (Chantal) of Plessisville, QC; beloved nephews,Troy Chidley, Duncan McDougall, and Francois Couture; and special niece, Vanessa Chidley. Shealso leaves to mourn many dear friends, including: Lina Fayoumi of Sherwood Park, AB; LynnMorrison of Halifax, NS; Maryam Peach of White Rock, BC; her cousin, Linda Rafuse of Edmonton, AB; her friends and colleagues at the University of Alberta Hospital Neuro-Intensive CareUnit; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Canada. Cheryl's career presentedher opportunities to work in Red Deer, Ottawa, and Kingston, where she met Guy; they marriedin 1998, and shortly thereafter moved to Alaska. She became certified to work in the UnitedStates and enjoyed her time working in Anchorage before moving to Sherwood Park with Guy in2004. Cheryl had a zest for life and always committed wholeheartedly to every person, hobby orcause that was important to her. She especially enjoyed quilting with her friends from the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild, working out at the gym, gardening, ballroom dancing, and traveling. Amemorial service to honour Cheryl's life will be held on May 11, 2010 at 2:00 pm. in St. JoachimCatholic Church, 9924 - 110 Street, N.W., Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations in memoryof Cheryl may be made directly to The Organ Donation and Transplant Association of Canada,#444 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON N5A 3J2 or World Vision Canada, #1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4, or to a charity of the donor's choice.Page 7June, 2010
Council Nomination FormThe Council of the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) acts under the authority of the Health Professions Act. The following positions will be open and are prescribed within the by-laws ofthe College and Association:President Elect—one year term, prior to expiry of the sitting President’s term, to learn the duties of the Presidentand to perform duties of the President when required. Will assume the Presidency upon completion of the sittingPresident’s term.Director at Large—two year term to complete duties as assigned by councilDirector at Large—two year term to complete duties as assigned by CouncilAll candidates must be members in good standing with CARTA and willing to volunteer their time to assist theCouncil in fulfilling its obligations according to the Act as well as to the membership. Representation from all areas of the province is encouraged to provide a diversified and balanced Council.We the undersigned, nominate RRT for the Council position of .By signing, I agree to serve as nominated if elected by the membershipdated this day of 2010.Nominating Members1)2)The3)4)5)Please deliver to CARTA Office on or before 16:30, August 31, 2010.#370– 6715—8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 7H7Fax: 403-274-9703Please call the CARTA Office to confirm receipt of fax.403-274-1828 or Toll free 1-800-205-2778Page 8Is the official publication of the College andAssociation of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta. Opinions expressed in the Resport arethose of the author and do not necessarilyreflect those of the Editor, CARTA or it’smembers.Send letters or enquiries to:Editor—The Resportlinda.sutherland@carta.caSubmissions are subject to editorial scrutinyand may be edited for style, length and content. Material from the newsletters may beused without permission. Proper referenceshould be given.June, 2010
Preliminary Program Sheraton Cavalier Hotel Calgary, Alberta Thursday , October 28, 2010 Time Event Room 0900-1800 Exhibitor Setup Sheraton Ballroom 1500-1615 Leadership Meeting Canadian 1530-1900 Registration Sheraton Ballroom Foyer 1630-1800 CARTA AGM Canadian 1800-2100 Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Sheraton Ballroom
