Northeast Center for Special Care Receives the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Quality Respiratory Care Recognition for the Eighth Straight Year

Lake katrine, NY, For the eighth year in row, Northeast Center for Special Care, a 280-bed long-term rehabilitation center specializing in respiratory and pulmonary care, ventilator dependency, ventilator weaning as well as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex medial recovery, has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) started the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) program in 2003 to help consumers find the best in respiratory care services. Northeast Center’s Respiratory Department earned this distinction in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and has one of the most successful weaning rates in New York state. The center has an established 40-bed unit dedicated to ventilator care and pulmonary rehabilitation, and a step-down unit for individuals who have been weaned from a mechanical ventilator.

In operation for close to 10 years, Northeast Center's ventilator program and the program’s experienced, compassionate staff, are recognized nationwide for providing excellent pulmonary rehabilitation.

In order to be considered for the AARC recognition a respiratory program must meet the following criteria:

Receiving the Association’s Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) designation means the Ventilator and Respiratory Care Program at Northeast Center for Special Care meets strict quality and safety standards related to the provision of respiratory care services by qualified respiratory therapists.

AARC membership includes more than 46,000 health professionals involved in respiratory care nationwide. “Healthcare facilities that meet QRCR requirements provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines, and should be commended for their commitment to quality care,” an AARC spokesman said. A list of QRCR healthcare facilities is maintained at the association’s website for consumers, YourLungHealth.org.


Media contact: Northeast Center for Special Care, 845-336-3500

Northeast Center for Special Care is a state-of-art rehabilitation program for individuals with brain injury, neurobehavioral disorders, spinal cord injury, and ventilator dependency. Established in 1999, it is located on a 39-acre campus in the beautiful Hudson Valley. The mission of Northeast Center for Special Care is rehabilitation, recovery and community reentry for individuals with disabilities. Since its inception, hundreds of individuals have "graduated" from its programs and have moved on to integrated settings in their communities. Northeast Center has been honored with numerous awards including: The New York State Health Facilities Association’s (NYSHFA) Clinical and Quality Services Committee 2007 Innovative Practices Award, The Advance Magazine Award for Innovative Clinical Program, The American Association for Respiratory Care Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Award for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, The Gateway Community Industries Employer of the Year award and the Mid-Hudson Employment Alliance Outstanding Employer of Individuals with Disabilities.


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