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Journal of Allied Health Professionals

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Vol 32 / NO 1

Texas State Society of American Medical Technologists

Spring/Summer 2018Vol 32 / No 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Home OfficeAmerican Medical Technologists10700 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018847-823-5169www.americanmedtech.org

Editorial opinions in articles printed in The New Texan are those of the author, and are not the official policy of the society. Photos are property of TxSSAMT unless otherwise noted.

The Editor reserves the right to edit all articles where necessary.

Manuscripts submitted for publication should be typewritten, double spaced with wide margins. No manuscript will be returned unless specifically requested by the author.

Changes of address of subscribers to The New Texan must be in the hands of the editor one month before the issuance of each number. Your old and new address should be given. Advertising correspondence, requests for information or other correspondence concerning advertising may be addressed to:

Katrina Fryar, MT 9338 FM 2549 • Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) 777-7030 • [email protected]

DepartmentsOfficer’s Page .............................. 3

Message from the President........ 4

District Councilor’s Message ....... 5

Treasurer's Message ................... 5

A Message from Continuing Education Chair ........................... 8

FeaturesCalendar of Events ...................... 8

Photos ......................................... 6

Conference Schedule .................. 9

Spring Registration .................... 10

H E A L T H C A R E E C C Q N X W W Q C E F T L P D O L O Y Y A V A I L T L G O U B I H E L U R T S D C M R P C T R U N E A M T A H X K S V A M H I D D A J N M K I T U C T C X I I V E Y X I A E N I F I M M N K I H A R A P M F G R O L Y A E R M A K X E I C J T N A B N S X A X P D T D M L U O K K R E J I N I R X K V Q I F N A G Z K X C E V A L O R X H D B G X G A C I D E I L L A R G Z H C L U W F S U M S K J A P M E J M W U F H Z F T G P F S T V P

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Spring/Summer 2018 - TxSSAMT2 THE NEW TEXAN

TxSSAMT Officers 2015-2016

PRESIDENTKatrina Fryar, MT

9338 FM 2549 Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA

260 Willow Springs DriveCoppell, Texas 75019Cell (214) 287-3945

Work (972) [email protected]

TREASURERT.J. Weatherly, MT

158 Roucourt Loop College Station, TX 77845

Cell (979) [email protected]

SECRETARYCelia McDonald, RMA

1249 Orchard Park CirclePflugerville, Tx 78660

512-426-3397 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP/AUDITKimberly Derschurk, RMA

[email protected]

LEGISLATIVE CHAIRLinda Raven, [email protected]

Committee Chairs

CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRAlfonso Clemmings, MT

[email protected]

CONVENTION CHAIRMichelle Hege, [email protected]

BYLAWS CHAIRMichelle Jenkins, MT

[email protected]

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDDavid Finch, MT

1901 FM 2088 • Gilmer, Texas 75644 Home (903) 762-2419 • Cell (903) 841-1884

[email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT/AWARDSNorma “Taffy” Durfee, MTP.O. Box 432 • Iola, Texas 77861


Board Members

THE NEW TEXAN 3

TxSSAMT Officers 2018

PRESIDENTKatrina Fryar, MT

9338 FM 2549 Bryan, Texas 77808Cell (979) [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA

260 Willow Springs DriveCoppell, Texas 75019Cell (214) 287-3945


TREASURERT.J. Weatherly, MT

158 Roucourt Loop College Station, TX 77845

Cell (979) [email protected]

SECRETARYAlfonso Clemmings, MT

9722 Autumn HollowConverse, Texas 78109

Cell: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP/AUDITKimberly Derschuck, RMA

[email protected]

LEGISLATIVE CHAIRLinda Raven, [email protected]

Committee Chairs

CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRAlfonso Clemmings, MT

[email protected]

CONVENTION CHAIRMichelle Hege, [email protected]

BYLAWS CHAIRMichelle Jenkins, MT

[email protected]

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDDavid Finch, MT

1901 FM 2088 • Gilmer, Texas 75644 Home (903) 762-2419 • Cell (903) 841-1884

[email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT/AWARDS/ CENTRAL DISTRICT COUNCILLOR

Norma “Taffy” Durfee, MTP.O. Box 432 • Iola, Texas 77861


Board Members

Spring/Summer 2018 -TxSSAMT THE NEW TEXAN 3

Dear TxSSAMT Members,

During our Winter Board of Directors meeting, we worked on some strategic planning for the future of our

state society. Most important to us was to find ways to sup-port our membership and encourage involvement. Please bear with us as we implement some of these ideas to reach our goals of providing you with avenues for professional and educational growth.

First, we are going to offer free CEU conferences to all members, non-members and students who pre-register online. We understand that some members are not reimbursed for time spent attending a conference. Since we travel around the state, this will hopefully provide local members with an opportunity for networking, education, and involvement with the state society. At each of the conferences, a member could obtain up to 16 lectures that are geared toward medical technology, laboratory topics, and patient care. If you are interested in presenting a lecture, there are additional credits that can be claimed for the CCP program. There are also two meals (Friday dinner social and Saturday lunch) provided at our cost.

Second, our journals will only be available online on the state society webpage. This will provide the state society the financial resources to provide the free conferences mentioned above. We feel that providing free CEU and meals during state conferences will benefit the members more than a printed journal magazine. Though we under-stand that many bring and read the paper journal to work, we hope that you will find the online journal provides the same versatility on your tablet or phone.

Lastly, we realized that there is a very low percentage of individuals who turn in the free CEU credits from our state journal. Obtaining quality articles has always been a struggle and Texas is the last state that was offering free credits in our journal. It was a hard decision, but we have decided to remove the free CEU articles from the journal. These articles are an optional journal component stated in the National Editors Manual, TxSSAMT Bylaws and TxSSAMT SOP.

It may appear that we are removing more than providing. National AMT has two journals that are published 3 times a year. TxSSAMT has two publications a year. There are multiple state and national conferences each year. There are many ways to obtain continuing education credit for the CCP program.

It is our goal to provide our membership options for continu-ing education, networking and leadership. We need people to actively join our committees and spread the word about our professions.

We created a TxSSAMT scholarship application that is posted to our website. If you are in school, please fill out an application to be considered for a scholarship award pre-sented during our Fall Conference and Business Meeting.

We are looking forward to a fabulous 2018 so please mark your calendars for these dates!

• Spring 2018 Conference will be May 4-5, 2018 in McKinney, Texas, hosted by Rocella Carlysle, RMA(AMT)

• National AMT Convention will be July 1-5, 2018 in Washington, DC

• Fall 2018 Conference will be October 12-13, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas hosted by Alfonso Clemmings, MT(AMT)

• Spring 2019 Conference will be March 28-April 1, 2019 with Carnival Cruise Lines Valor hosted by the TxSSAMT Board of Directors

• Fall 2019 Conference will be dates-TBA in Houston, Texas hosted by Dranette Murray, RMA(AMT)

All the best,

Katrina Fryar, MT (AMT)TxSSAMT President

A Message from the PRESIDENT

Kat Fryar

Spring/Summer 2018 -TxSSAMT4 THE NEW TEXAN

The Texas State Society has experienced several chang-es in the last year that effect our State Society budget

and processes. First, Centralized Banking has been fully implemented. Forms for check disbursement can be found on the AMT Website if needed, and all mileage reimbursements must include a Google Map as supporting documentation.

Our state journal, the “New Texan” is a large expense, costing over $2000 just to mail. Recent changes to the publication have freed up funds to provide FREE!!!! Registration to state conferences for all members who register via EZRegister at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Early registration is encouraged to help the Conference Chair prepare head counts for the facility. TxSSAMT will be trialing free conventions for the next year, and expect to continue this after the evaluation period.

Our budget remains balanced at this time, and a full report will be given at the next Business Meeting at the FREE!!!! Spring Conference in McKinney Texas.

Hope to see you there!

T.J. Weatherly, MT (AMT)TxSSAMT Treasurer

Treasurer'sMessage

T.J. Weatherly

My name is Taffy K. Durfee and I am proud to be your new Central District Councilor. It will be a difficult job

to try to fill Randy Swopes’ shoes, but with his guidance, I promise to work hard to do so. He has always been an inspiration to me and someone who I could count on for help. My home is in Texas but I plan to try to visit each state in the Central District this year, to meet members in all state societies.

We will be having our 2018 Educational Program and National Meeting in Washington, D.C. on July 1st thru 5th and I hope to see each of you there. The hotel is the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and it is within walking distance to many of the area attractions. Be sure to check out the Early Bird Registration form and get those completed soon to save some money.

The Magnolia Educational Treasures will be holding their 2018 joint meeting in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 20 and 21st at the Holiday Inn Gulfport Airport. If you have never been to one of these meetings, you are missing a lot of fun and education.

Don’t forget to check out the state society websites for publications, both current for meeting dates and their locations and past publications of up to two years for historical content.

Hope to see you soon.

Taffy K. Durfee, MS, MT (AMT)

Central District Councilor’sMessage

Taffy Durfee

For Employment Information

please check out the AMT Career Connection

linked on the AMT website.https://amt.nationalhealthcarecareers.com/jobs


Auctioneers First timers

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Fuji Film group tour

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Color Guard


Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is used in just about every kind of beauty product and is a great first oil to start within the family of essential oils.

by Jill H. Gandy, B.S., MT (AMT)

Did You Know…

Bonus: Beauty Tip – Take a small mason jar (about 4 oz) and fill with over half way with Himalayan Pink Salt. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 4 drops of lavender oil. Mix well with spoon, and this all-natural exfoliating scrub can be used over the entire body. Rinse well and towel dry for renewed and softer skin.

Note: When purchasing any essential oils, you should look for the scientific name of genus and species along with lot numbers and expiration dates on the containers. Just like reagents, Eoils are quality controlled for potency and batch troubleshooting in case of a contamination incident. Also, make sure oils are packed in amber glass containers. Anything in plastic bottles may be diluted or lab manufactured which could produce a negative result for your symptoms.

Caution: Lavender essential oil closely mimics estrogen and should not be used if you have an estrogen-dependent cancer.

References Used: Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A-Z Reference of Eoils for Health and Healing; Fall River Press; Pages 384-385.

This oil is extracted from the flowers of the Lavandula plant by steam distillation. Since it comes from the flower, supply and demand can dictate the price of

this very popular oil.

This oil can be diffused or applied directly onto the skin. However, it is not edible. The main uses of Lavender are for skin conditions, as an antiseptic, and aromatically for relaxation.

1. Lip balms and sunburn treatments – Add 1 drop of Lavender oil per ounce of any Vaseline container, and mix well with a small spoon or wooden applicator. Great to use all over the body and portable.

2. Antiseptic for minor cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and bruising – Hold the essential oil container with your thumb and pointer finger and invert. Apply the neat oil to the newly cleaned wound. Cover if desired. Apply as often as needed.

3. Relaxation - Studies conducted on lab mice show that inhaling the Lavender oil’s vapors can help to prevent brain oxidative stress and improve cognitive impairment. To support the nervous system, diffuse it at home, inhale it directly from the bottle or apply it topically to the temples and back of neck. You can add a few drops to fractionated coconut oil to create a healthier massage experience.


Hello to All! Thank you for taking the time to submit the free CEs available to you in THE NEW TEXAN

journal. CEs from previous issues of the journal can also be submitted. Please remember that if the articles have the former CE Chair’s name on them, please send them to me. I have been achieving my turn-around goal, for you to get your graded results within 14 days, the majority of the time. If you have not received your graded results within that time period, please email me. Thanks to those of you already doing this. Here are a few observations:

1. Write legibly on all your papers – print, if possible. This is especially true for your email address.

2. Check your answers before mailing your answer sheets. Do not leave questions unanswered. You must get 80% to get a passing score. Re-read the question, ask your co-workers for their interpretation, and/or try to eliminate each incorrect answer. Guess if you must! Also, do not put multiple answers if the question is not asking for it.

3. If you do not have a personal email address, please let me know where to email your results to, otherwise, I will have to mail your results to you.

Your homework for today is to log onto the AMT website, then the TxSSAMT webpage and access THE NEW TEXAN via the publication link. If you have any issues, please let us know.

Our 2018 TxSSAMT Spring meeting will be in McKinney on the 4th and 5th of May. I hope to see you there!

Alfonso Clemmings, MT (AMT)TxSSAMT Continuing Education Chair

A Message from ContinuingEducation Chair

Alfonso Clemmings

Calendar OF

EventsTxSSAMT Spring 2018 Conference:

May 4-5, 2018 McKinney, Texas

National AMT Convention: July 1-5, 2018

Washington, DC

TxSSAMT Fall 2018 Conference:

October 12-13, 2018 San Antonio, Texas

Magnolia Educational Treasures: October 20 and 21st , 2018

Gulfport, Mississippi

TxSSAMT Spring 2019 Conference:

March 28-April 1, 2019 Carnival Cruise Lines Valor

TxSSAMT Fall 2019 Conference:

TBA Houston, Texas

Spring/Summer 2018 -TxSSAMT8 THE NEW TEXAN

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018

7:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in

7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT), President

8:00-9:00 “The Eyes Have It - Cataract Surgery31-101-18 from a Patients Perspective” Arthur Contino, RMA (AMT), Retired

9:00-10:00 “Medical Fraud 101”31-102-18 Mary Foster CFE, Acquisition Analyst

10:00-11:00 “AMTrax, CCP Program – Obtaining31-103-18 credits to maintain certifications” Katrina Fryar, MT(AMT), Pathologist’s

Assistant, Brazos Valley Pathology

11:00-12:00 “How to Prevent Pink Erasure Syndrome31-104-18 – The Importance of Self Care” Britni Cannon, Licensed Professional

Counselor

12:00-1:00 Lunch on your Own/TxSSAMT Board Meeting

1:00-2:00 “Preparedness and Response”31-105-18 Beverly Martin, Disaster Program Manager,

Red Cross

2:00-3:00 “Winning Strategies for Career 31-106-18 Growth” Kelley Johnson, Certified Life Coach

3:00-4:00 “Staying within Your Scope of Practice 31-107-18 in 2018” Ginelle Agnew RMA (AMT), RMA Instructor

4:00-5:00 “Age Appropriate Health Screens & 31-108-18 Vaccines ” Latoya Satcher-Ludley FNP-C

6:30-9:00 TxSSAMT World Famous Auction & Themed Dinner (Included with paid Registration) Bring your family and join in the fun!

** Blood Drive 11:00 – 2:00 and 6:30-9:00**

TxSSAMT Spring 2018 Continuing Education Program and Conference

Located at Sheraton McKinney Hotel, McKinney Texas

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018

7:00-4:00 Meeting registration/Sign-in

7:50-8:00 Welcome/Announcements- Jean Palmer, RMA (AMT), Vice President

8:00-9:00 “Acid Reflux”31-109-18 Dr. Clyde Collins, MD Gastroenterology

9:00-10:00 “Looking Beyond the Obvious: Making 31-110-18 the Most of Patient Encounter to

produce better outcomes” Dr Amar Joshi, MD Pediatrics

10:00-11:00 “Physician, Patient and Medical 31-111-18 Assistant Relationships” Ginelle Agnew RMA (AMT), RMA

Instructor

11:00-1:00 TxSSAMT Semi Annual Business Meeting- All members are encouraged to attend – Lunch is provided.

1:00-2:00 “Lifestyle Versus Genetic Influences on 31-112-18 Diabetes” Dr. Stephanie Cudjoe

2:00-3:00 “TITLE”31-113-18 Speaker

3:00-4:00 “Financial Stress & Your Health”31-114-18 Dominique Johnson, Woodforrest Bank &

DJ Financial Group

4:00-5:00 “Case Study on COPD: Going Over 31-115-18 Clinical Findings” Kathleen Harris, RRT

Thanks for your attendance!Please travel home safely.

Visit us online at http://www.americanmedtech.org/AboutUs/StateSocieties/Texas.aspx

Note: Schedule is subject to change


Dates: May 4-5, 2018 – McKinney, Texas

Pre-Registration Form

Sheraton McKinney Hotel

TxSSAMT Spring 2018 Conference

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Check One: q MT q MLT q RMA q RDA q RPT q CLC q AHI q CMAS q CMLA

Check One: q AMT q ASCP q ASCLS q OTHER

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ______________

AMT ID# ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Conference registration is free if pre-registered on EZRegister ahead of the conference - all seminars until April 14, 2018

Pay $20 at the door

After April 14, 2018, Please use EZRegister & pay only $20 for all seminars.Social and Business meeting meals are included. Please register so adequate food counts can be ordered.

q RSVP if you are attending the Friday night social. No. Attending _____ 972-549-4000

Registration preferred on: Please mail registration to:

EZRegister “TxSSAMT” Michelle Hege • 979-574-0350 www.ezregister.com 5404 Trailview Drive • Temple, Texas 76502

(NOTE: Your receipt will be in your registration packet. No confirmations will be mailed.)

(TxSSAMT is not responsible for your personal reservations.)

Registration1900 Gateway Blvd McKinney, TX 75070www.sheratonmckinney.com

$110/night plus tax (king or double)

Deadline for reservations - April 10, 2018


The New Texan Publication CommitteeKatrina Fryar, MT - President

Jean Palmer, CAHI, RMA - Vice PresidentAlfonso Clemmings, MT - Secretary

T.J. Weatherly, MT - TreasurerDavid Finch, MT - Chairman of the Board

Norma "Taffy" Durfee, MT – Past President/Awards

Graphic Designer: Rebekah Little – Design InMindPrinter: Branch Media Pro

TO ADVERTISERSThe New Texan, Journal of Medical Technology, a publication of

TxSSAMT, is published 2 times a year in one index Volume per year. Published under the direction of the editor and appointed associates, the Journal is devoted to the publication of original articles (and review articles) as well as observations in the fields of interest to medical allied professionals.

The New Texan, has not only an aim, but a goal which is to serve both our members and our advertisers through the Journal. We have over six thousand members in our Texas organization who receive this publication. Thus it serves as a constant reminder of the products or articles advertised therein.

We feel that once you advertise in The New Texan, you will reap the benefits of a close association with our members and will also enjoy the increased sales of your product(s). Title of Publication: The New Texan, Journal of Allied

Health Professionals. Publisher: A publication of the Texas State Society

of American Medical Technologists Type of Publication: Journal (8½” x 11”) Issues: First and Second

ADVERTISING RATES PER ISSUE MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS One Insertion All Issues Width/Depth Full Page $225.00 Overall Size 8½” x 11” 1/2 Page $200.00 Center Spread 10” x 16” 1/4 Page $150.00 Full Page 7½” x 10” Outside Back Cover $275.00 1/2 Page 7½” x 5” or 3¾” x 10” Inside Front Cover $250.00 1/4 Page 3¾” x 5” or 2” x 7” Inside Back Cover $250.00 Business Card $ 20.00 an issue

Circulation: (a) Controlled circulation of 6,000 third class mail permit. Press run 6,000. (b) Circulation to all members of the Texas State Society of American Medical Technologists. (c) Single column width. 33/8”; double column width. 73/8”. (d) Depth of column - 10”. (e) Columns per page - 2. (f) Column inches per page - 20.Material requirements: Camera ready positive material.Deadlines: First Issue - April 1. Second Issue - August 1.No cancellations within 5 days of the closing date.Agency Commission: Above rates net; any agency fees used, final fees should be adjusted so that final payment agrees with above stated rates.Terms: No cash discount, rated due 30 days following invoice.

If I can be of assistance to you or your organization, please contact me.Katrina Fryar, MT • 9338 FM 2549 • Bryan, Texas 77808

Cell (979) 777-7030 • [email protected]


Join TxSSAMT for a 2019 Spring Conference Cruise!

When: March 28 - April 1, 2019Who: Anyone interested!

Carnival Cruise LinesShip: Carnival Valor

Ports of Call: Cozumel PlusCozumel Plus: Spend more time in port, unlocking exclusive excursion that take you exploring further and adventuring more.

From $309* / person*Interior room with bunk beds* Taxes, fees excursions and port expenses

are additional* prices subject to change

Pay for the cruise and get amazing CE lectures at no additional cost.

Proposed Itinerary:Day 1: Galveston depart at 4pmDay 2: Fun Day at Sea with AMT CE lectures

in the morningDay 3: Cozumel arrive at 9am and depart at 6pmDay 4: Fun Day at Sea with AMT CE lectures

in the morningDay 5: Galveston arrive at 8am

Please book with TxSSAMT group Deposit due upon bookingFinal Payment due by 1/27/2019

2019 TxSSAMT Spring Conference Cruise

Questions:KATRINA FRYARTxSSAMT [email protected]

Please Book with:Mauricio “MOE” Banderas, Personal Vacation PlannerCarnival Cruise LinesOffice: 800.819.3902 Ext. 85680 [email protected]

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