Ventilators, and Nebulizers, and High Flows, OH MY! Communicating Your Need for Capital

How to create a capital strategy

In this webinar, Matt Pavlichko MS, RRT-NPS and Jonathan Butler DHA, MBA, RRT dive into the art of negotiations by reviewing how to create a capital strategy, discussing the differences between capital purchases and operational budget, and giving helpful frameworks on how to influence the capital decision making process.

In this webinar you will gain an understanding of:
- How to create a capital strategy.
- The difference between capital purchases and operational budget.
- Discuss tips and tricks to optimize your influence in capital decision making.

Respiratory Therapists can earn 1 AARC RT CRCE. Nurses can earn 1 Contact Hour.


Your Instructor


Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT-NPS
Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT-NPS

Matt is the Director of Professional Development and Education, Respiratory Therapy at Vapotherm. He has been in the respiratory therapy field for over 25 years, practicing in South Central Pennsylvania and North Carolina as a respiratory therapist, educator, manager, and director, managing all aspects of respiratory care.

Most recently, Matt was the Respiratory Care & Pulmonary Diagnostic Services Director at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, PA. Prior to working at Lancaster General, he was the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Levine Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health (formally Carolinas HealthCare System) in Charlotte, NC for 4 years.

Matt holds degrees from the University of St. Francis in Health Care Leadership and Training & Development as well as Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist designation from the NBRC. He has been an active member of the AARC, NCSRC, and PSRC. Matt currently serves as the President for the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care and a founding member of the Leadership Association for Respiratory Services.


Course Curriculum


  Ventilators, and Nebulizers, and High Flows, OH MY! Communicating Your Need for Capital
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How do I get my CRCE credit for this course?
After you watch the video lecture(s), pass the quiz and fill out the evaluation form, you will receive your electronic CRCE certificate the same day. We notify the AARC of passed courses at the beginning of each month.

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