FROM THE NRRTS OFFICE

NRRTS TO THE RESCUE

Written by: CAREY BRITTON, ATP/SMS, CRTS®

As we move out of summer and into the fourth quarter of 2023, I have a confession to make. This year has passed by quickly, and I received a notice from my company that I am 90 days away from re-certification and found I am a few CEUs short. I hear this from a lot of my peers, and the good news is I have 90 days, with unlimited access to NRRTS On-Demand CEUs. I am looking forward to the upcoming live webinars being offered over the next few months.

Thank you to all who voted in the slate of new NRRTS board members. We appreciate those serving and the registry members who help keep NRRTS the best and only organization that advocates and supports the registered technology supplier (RTS). We welcome three former board members, Anne L Kieschnik, ATP, CRTS®, Denise Harmon, ATP, CRTS® and Kathy Fallon, ATP, CRTS®, and two new members, Parker Fadler, ATP, CRTS® and Chad Filer, CAPS, ATP/SMS, CRTS®, to the incoming board. We are excited about the diversity of knowledge and interest allowing NRRTS to grow.

Thank you to Tim Robinson, ATP/SMS, CRTS® and Doug Crana, ATP, CRTS® for all they contributed during their service, as they are leaving the board at this time. Also leaving NRRTS board is Gerry Dickerson ATP, CRTS®, past president. Dickerson's larger than life personality will be missed at our regular board meetings, however he will remain on the past president committee. I smile when I hear someone say, "What would Gerry do?" Dickerson is appreciated for his dedicated commitment to helping steer our industry and mentoring many of us on how to get involved, lobby and help make a difference in our small by wonderful industry.

I WAS REMINDED RECENTLY TO “LEAD WITH LISTENING AND LOVE,” AND WHEN WE SEE THERE IS AN ISSUE, TO GET INVOLVED AND ARGUE FOR A BETTER OUTCOME. YOUR VOICE, COMMITMENT AND PASSION ARE THE ONLY WAY TO IMPACT CHANGE.

There is a commonality of the members involved in committees and on the NRRTS board, to raise people up, increase the awareness of NRRTS and to advocate for a better industry for the RTS and the consumer.

There continue to be many challenges that affect our ability to provide high quality equipment and service provision. I am pleased and proud to be involved and where I can help make a difference.

I challenge each of you reading this to increase your awareness of where you can improve the industry. I was reminded recently to "lead with listening and love," and when we see there is an issue, to get involved and argue for a better outcome. Your voice, commitment and passion are the only way to impact change.

CONTACT THE AUTHOR

Carey may be reached at CAREY.BRITTON@NSM-SEATING.COM

Carey Britton, ATP/SMS, CRTS®, is the branch manager and seating and mobility specialist for National Seating & Mobility in Pompano Beach, Florida. He has worked in the Complex Rehab Technology industry for 30 years and previously owned Active Mobility Center. A longtime NRRTS Registrant, Britton is the current president of NRRTS.