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Module 01 Discussion Forum: Therapist Driven Protocols Policy The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) defines respiratory care protocols as initiation or modification of a patient care plan following a predetermined structured set of physician orders, instructions, or interventions in which the therapist is allowed to initiate, discontinue, refine, transition, or restart therapy as the patient’s medical condition dictates.

Most would agree that protocols provide a means to provide quality respiratory services; ensure that resources are consumed in only the provision of necessary care; minimize complications and cost associated with variability; bridge the relationship between physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists; and reduce expenses for both the hospital and the patient.

In this discussion, from a personal perspective utilizing past experiences, as well as research, choose one policy or requirement for RTDP (respiratory therapist driven protocols) to be successful and explain the necessity and relevance to proper patient care using RTDP or a specific RTDP. Post your response to the scenario and then respond to the posts of at least 1 classmate. Be concise & thorough in your posts. Explain the “who, what, when, where and how” when applicable to your posts. Your initial post should offer a full explanation r peers. Each post should be substantial, h, fully address the topic, and use nal language and tone, including your sive post to your peer – explain why you agree