26th Annual Eskenazi Health Respiratory Care Conference

About This Event

The 26th Annual Eskenazi Health Respiratory Care Conference is a full-day, in-person professional education event taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.

Designed for respiratory care professionals, students, educators, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners, the conference brings together clinical speakers for a day of education and discussion around respiratory therapy, critical care, patient management, and professional practice.

The organizer's current program includes presentations on high-frequency jet ventilation in extremely low birth weight infants, the respiratory therapist's role in organ donation, and strategies for engaging healthcare learners.

Conference Highlights

Attendees can expect a day focused on practical respiratory care education, with topics spanning clinical care and professional development.

Featured subjects currently include:

• High-frequency jet ventilation in extremely low birth weight infants
• The respiratory therapist's role in organ donation, including optimizing organ viability and outcomes
• Healthcare education and learner engagement strategies
• Additional respiratory care sessions expected throughout the day

The published agenda is described as a sample and may be updated before the conference. Attendees should review the official registration page closer to the event for the final speaker and session schedule.

Featured Speakers

Speakers currently listed by the organizers include:

• Hayley Grzych, MD — High-Frequency Jet Ventilation in ELBW Infants
• Kate Brewer, BS, RRT and Aaron Fleagle, RN, BSN, CPTC — The RT's Role in Organ Donation: Optimizing Viability and Outcomes
• Meg Morris, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN — Meeting Learners Where They Are: Strategies for Engagement and Meaningful Experiences

Additional speakers and sessions may be announced or revised before the event.

Who Should Attend

The conference is especially relevant for:

• Respiratory care practitioners
• Respiratory therapy students
• Respiratory care educators
• Nurses and other bedside clinicians
• Physicians and advanced practice clinicians working in respiratory or critical care
• Allied health professionals interested in pulmonary and respiratory medicine
• Eskenazi Health clinical staff

Students and educators have separate registration rates, while Eskenazi Health employees are currently listed as eligible to attend at no charge.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Event time: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
• Registration and breakfast: From approximately 7:30 AM
• Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
• Format: In person
• Venue: Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, FORVIS Conference Room
• Address: 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Organizers: Rachel Shrontz & Stephanie Collins
• Meals: Light breakfast and lunch are included according to the organizer

Registration Fees

Current registration categories are listed as:

• Respiratory Care Practitioners: $90.00
• Respiratory Care Students: $25.00
• Respiratory Care Educators: $35.00
• Eskenazi Health Employees: No charge
• Sponsorship: $500.00

The sponsorship fee is a separate event participation category rather than a standard attendee ticket.

Pricing, availability, Eventbrite fees, and eligibility requirements may change. Review the official Eventbrite page before registering.

Continuing Education

The organizers state that the conference expects to apply for 6–7 CRCE credits from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Because the listing describes this as an anticipated application rather than a confirmed accreditation award, attendees who need continuing education credit for licensure or certification should verify:

• Whether CRCE approval has been granted
• The final number of approved credits
• Attendance requirements
• Any documentation needed to receive credit

Confirm these details directly with the organizers before relying on the conference for continuing education requirements.

Sample Agenda

The organizer has shared the following sample schedule:

• 7:30–7:55 AM: Registration and breakfast
• 7:55–8:00 AM: Opening remarks
• 8:00–9:00 AM: Speaker 1
• 9:00–9:10 AM: Morning break
• 9:10–10:10 AM: Speaker 2
• 10:10–11:10 AM: Speaker 3
• 11:10–11:40 AM: Lunch served
• 11:20–11:40 AM: Lunch and ISRC Chapter Meeting
• 11:40 AM–12:40 PM: Speaker 4
• 12:40–12:50 PM: Afternoon break
• 12:50–1:50 PM: Speaker 5
• 2:50–3:00 PM: Stretch break
• 3:00–4:00 PM: Speaker 7

There appears to be a gap in the sample agenda between 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM, and the numbering jumps from Speaker 5 to Speaker 7. This likely reflects an incomplete or evolving agenda, so attendees should use the final schedule published by the organizer on the event page.

Breakfast and Lunch

A light breakfast, coffee, and water are scheduled to be available in the morning at no additional cost.

For lunch, the organizer states that attendees will receive a voucher that can be used at Cafe Soleil and Ingram Micro Mobility Market.

Attendees with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should contact the organizer or venue in advance to ask about ingredients, allergen controls, cross-contact procedures, and available accommodations. AllergyAva does not independently verify food preparation practices at this event.

Questions and Contact

Questions about registration, continuing education, accessibility, meals, or the program can be directed to conference organizer Rachel Shrontz at:

[email protected]

For the latest ticket availability and event updates, use the official Eventbrite registration page.

Before You Attend

Speaker schedules, session topics, continuing education approval, registration categories, and meal arrangements may change before the event. Check the official event listing shortly before November 13 for final details, especially if you are travelling to Indianapolis or require CRCE credit.