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On behalf of the Board of Directors of ISCHR, thank you once again for your support and commitment to being a member of ISCHR and AACVPR.

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    I have a scheduled meeting with our medical director every 4 weeks. We review all of the patients progress briefly, and all ITP are signed simultaneously electronically. The meeting lasts ~ 30 minutes. ------------------------------ Bonnie Darbyshire, ...

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    Your exercise prescription should be specific (mode, duration) and sufficient documentation for what exercises the patient performs. It is also wise to document the total time on the monitor in your session notes, especially if it differs from your systems ...

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    Matt - I would really love to know your take on Sarah's comment above (came after your response) regarding what is required documentation surrounding min/modalties. I agree that we spend a lot of time and effort tracking the patient's journey from machine ...

Make the Most of Your Membership!

Did you know that if you become an AACVPR member

you are automatically a Joint Affliliate member of 

Illinois' CR/PR professional association: ISCHR? 

  • An opportunity to gather with other IL CR/PR professionals at the ISCHR networking event at the annual AACVPR meeting
  • An opportunity to lobby IL representatives and Senators for legislation directly affecting our work
  • Up to the minute advocacy and legislation updates 
  • Access to AACVPR's and ISCHR's members only discussion forum
  • Free access to quarterly ISCHR Educational webinars
  • Discounted tuition to AACVPR's Annual Meeting
  • Discounted tuition to ISCHR's Annual Education conference
  • Northern, Central and Southern Regional Chairs that are available as a resource for questions and concerns regarding your CR/PR programs 

Announcements

39th AACVPR Annual Meeting

Have your short-sleeved shirts and sunglasses on standby because the 39th AACVPR Annual Meeting is taking place at the Anaheim Marriott Suites in California September 25-27, 2024. Throughout this three-day event, attendees will have an opportunity to pick up new patient-care practices, learn about the latest trends in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, earn education credits and connect with thought leaders from across the globe. You can contribute to the high-quality program attendees have come to expect by submitting a scientific abstract.

Questions? Contact AACVPR at aacvpr@aacvpr.org or 312/321-5146.

News & Views

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