Building a Strong Respiratory Care Community
Respiratory care providers are committed to supporting patients beyond the point of care. Through expanded patient education, care coordination efforts, community service, and outreach initiatives, they are helping build a more connected, informed, and empowered community of patients and care providers.
Explore the initiatives that are making an impact and improving lives in communities across the country.
Reducing 30-Day COPD Readmissions: COPDbridge
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects nearly 12 million patients nationwide and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. As part of Rotech’s COPDbridge™ program, patients receive resources and support to manage their care and monitor symptoms, helping prevent 30-day hospital readmissions.
Through daily monitoring and data collection using a structured journal, along with consistent follow-up from respiratory therapists, COPD patients gain the resources to take ownership of monitoring and managing their condition. Patients can also access education and resources to understand signs of an exacerbation and to develop a COPD action plan. This helps ensure a smooth transition from acute care to the home setting and prevents being readmitted to the hospital.
Enhancing Education and Early Intervention: CareCheck COPD Service
To help patients better understand and optimize their prescribed oxygen therapies, Lincare's CareCheck™ program combines patient education, clinical support, and early intervention to identify needs sooner and support more proactive, personalized care.
Trained clinical specialists partner closely with both patients and healthcare providers to assess a patient's respiratory status, review ongoing therapies, and reinforce care plans. This coordinated respiratory care model helps ensure patients receive consistent guidance and support throughout their COPD journey with the goal of slowing disease progression and improving long-term outcomes.
Disaster Readiness: Emergency Call Campaign
When weather-related emergencies strike, having a strong emergency preparedness plan is essential to protecting both patients and employees. AdaptHealth's Emergency Call Campaign helps patients prepare for impending natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and major flooding, through timely automated notifications, proactive outreach, and streamlined supply delivery systems.
By ensuring patients have the information and resources they need before disaster strikes, this safety-centered program strengthens preparedness, supports continuity of care, and reinforces community resilience through thoughtful planning and adaptive strategies that ensure patients continue to receive reliable respiratory support, even in the most challenging circumstances.