Ms. Martha Ruth Harper, CRT
SNF/Subacute Care Certified Respiratory Therapist in Newport News, Virginia
NPI 1174551360
Martha Ruth Harper is a SNF/Subacute Care Certified Respiratory Therapist based in Newport News, VA and is specialized in SNF/Subacute Care. Martha Ruth Harper practices in Newport News, VA and has the professional credentials of CRT. The NPI Number for Martha Ruth Harper is 1174551360 and holds a License No. (Virginia).
The current practice location address for Martha Ruth Harper is 932 Churchill Ln, Newport News, VA and can be reached out via phone at 757-722-9961.
Location: 932 Churchill Ln, Newport News, VA, 23608-7726
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1174551360
Provider Name
Martha Ruth Harper
Credential
CRT
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Female
Address
932 Churchill Ln, Newport News, VA, 23608-7726
Phone Number
757-722-9961
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
06/28/2006
Last Update Date
03/08/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
932 Churchill Ln
City
State
Zip
23608-7726
Phone Number
757-722-9961
Fax Number
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
932 Churchill Ln
City
State
Zip
23608-7726
Phone Number
757-722-9961
Fax Number
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
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Definition
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Critical Care
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients. Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements. This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Emergency Care
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Educational
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help. Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Geriatric Care
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
General Care
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Home Health
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions. It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Pulmonary Diagnostics
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and the conduct of both neurophysiological and sleep disorders studies.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 9
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Palliative/Hospice
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 10
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
Patient Transport
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the critically ill and injured patients with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management. The transport respiratory therapist knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric and adult patient care issues provides them with an expertise to assist with any patient care issue in a variety of transport modes.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 11
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Speciality
SNF/Subacute Care
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Care of residents in a long-term care environment. Respiratory modalities delivered include those similar in the general care and critical care areas but provided to less critical patients.
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