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Tag: Bariatrics / Patients of Size

May 13, 2026 – Section 504, Bariatric Readiness, Civil Rights: Reasonable Accommodation for Patients with Obesity

Live and recorded on May 13, 2026 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Title: Section 504, Bariatric Readiness, Civil Rights: Reasonable Accommodation for Patients with Obesity Presented by Jimbo Varnum, DHA, MBA, RRT-NPS-ACCS, CSPHA Overview: Patients with obesity often face barriers to safe and equitable health care because many environments, equipment, and clinical processes […]

Apr 22, 2026 – Critical Care Mobility in Patients with Obesity: Integrating Respiratory Support, Safe Mobilization, and Outcomes in the ICU

Live and recorded on Apr 22, 2026 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern FREE to ALL. Thank you to the sponsorship by BariSolutions.Inc. Title: Critical Care Mobility in Patients with Obesity: Integrating Respiratory Support, Safe Mobilization, and Outcomes in the ICU Presented by Jimbo Varnum, DHA, MBA, RRT-NPS-ACCS, CSPHA, Allison Varnum, MSN, RN, BSRT, […]

April 9, 2025 – Registration Page

Live and recorded on April 9, 2025 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern This webinar is free thanks to the sponsorship of: Please click on this link to register to the webinar.

Apr 9, 2025 – Incorporating SPHM into Acute / Subacute Physical Therapy Treatments

Live April 9, 2025 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern FREE to Everyone This webinar is free thanks to the sponsorship of: Overview Video session to show therapists how they can utilize SPHM equipment and technology in their treatment sessions to maximize patient participation and functional movement for the patients while protecting both the […]

Oct 2, 2024 – SPHM and Respiratory Considerations Among Patients of Size

Presented and recorded live October 2nd, 2024 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern This webinar is free thanks to the sponsorship of: Overview This webinar explores the intricacies of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) for patients with significant adiposity, examining it from a respiratory care standpoint. The webinar covers ventilator settings, intubation, positioning, […]

Jun 12, 2024 – Lymphatic Conditions, SPHM and the Plus-Size Person

[FREE to Members] Presented and recorded live June 12th, 2024 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Overview This presentation integrates the principles of safe patient handling and mobility into the management of patients who have both obesity and lymphatic changes. It examines the rising prevalence of these conditions and explores the fundamentals of lymphatic […]

Jul 12, 2023 – ASPHP Webinar: Ethical Considerations in the SPHM World

This archived webinar is offered by ASPHP as a free educational resource to the public. Please note: This webinar does not offer continuing education contact hours. Continuing education hours are available for Upcoming and Recent Webinars which are free to members. Overview SPHM teams face ethical dilemmas each day. This webinar discusses classic theories pertaining to ethics and […]