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“ Concurrent Therapy Ms. Partee distributed a copy of the drafted position statement for the Board’s approval. The
position statement is listed below:
Patients with cardiopulmonary diseases need access to safe, cost-effective care. Respiratory
Therapists provide care that can improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity, mortality and
costs. In respiratory therapy, concurrent therapy occurs when one therapist administers treatments
utilizing small volume nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, or intermittent positive pressure
treatments to multiple patients simultaneously. ”

“ The Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care discourages the use of concurrent therapy. Patient
safety is the primary reason for respiratory therapists not to deliver care via concurrent therapy
without a thorough patient assessment. Indiscriminate use of concurrent therapy may lead to
declines in quality and may jeopardize patient safety.
After reviewing the information, a motion was made by Mr. Hunter and seconded by Ms. ”

“ The plan is that when these licensees become
eligible for renewal, their renewals will be held until they can provide proof of their credentials.
Disciplinary Report Ms. Phelps presented the disciplinary report which indicated that the two licensees currently under
disciplinary action are in compliance with their disciplinary orders. ”