09/27/2026
The answer to yesterday's post isโฆ D๏ธ - 15 OR MORE! ๐ซ๐
Behind one resident who uses a ventilator is a team whose work reaches far beyond the bedside.
Depending on the residentโs needs, that team can include:
๐ฉบ Pulmonary providers
๐ฉบ Primary medical providers
๐ซ Respiratory therapists
๐ Nurses
๐ค Nursing assistants
๐ถ Physical therapists
๐ Occupational therapists
๐ฃ๏ธ Speech-language pathologists
๐ฅ Registered dietitians
๐ฝ๏ธ Dietary and food service staff
๐ฌ Social services
๐จ Activities staff
๐งน Housekeeping
๐งบ Laundry
๐ง Maintenance
Thatโs 15 different rolesโand across shifts, there can be several people filling each one.
Some manage breathing and medical needs. Others support movement, communication, nutrition, comfort, meaningful activities, and the daily work that keeps the building running.
At Larchwood Care, our respiratory therapists provide coverage around the clock as part of that larger team.
Behind the ventilator is a person with a life, preferences, relationships, and goals. It takes many people working together to support that whole person. ๐