Follow-up Statement on RT Overnight Coverage to Mayo Clinic Health Systems

Message from AARC Board of Directors

Working with the Minnesota State Respiratory Care Society, AARC recently submitted a letter to Mayo Clinic Health System’s leadership highlighting the impact of recent changes to bedside respiratory care on patient safety and clinical outcomes.  AARC’s intent in providing this letter is to express our perspective that bedside assessment and intervention by an RT are irreplaceable in patient care and to invite open discussion. AARC welcomes the opportunity to better understand the goals and considerations behind these changes and to explore how we can collaboratively support care models that maintain the highest standards for patients requiring respiratory services.