journal of allied health professionals

Journal of Allied Health Professionals

SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Vol 33 / NO 1

Texas State Society of American Medical Technologists

Spring/Summer 2019Vol 33 / No 1

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]

The New Texan Publication Committee

Katrina Fryar, MT President

Jean Palmer, CAHI, RMA Vice President

Alfonso Clemmings, MT Secretary

T.J. Weatherly, MT Treasurer

David Finch, MT Chairman of the Board

Norma "Taffy" Durfee, MT Past President/Awards

Calendar OF Events

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

TxSSAMT FALL MEETING – 2019

NASA – HOUSTON, TEXASWe are going to blast off our Fall Meeting at NASA! Come join us at our Conference for a great educational experience while earning Continuing Education Credits!

Friday & Saturday, November 15 & 16, 2019

And don’t forget our World Famous Auction & Dinner on Friday night with proceeds going to AMT Scholarships!

Register: Through EZ-RegisterMeeting Host: Dranette Murray, RMA

AMT National MeetingJuly 1-5, 2019 – Chicago, IL

TxSSAMT Spring 2020 – Dallas/Fort WorthMeeting Host: Joyanna Bly, RMA

Spring/Summer 2019 - 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 2019

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]

MEMBERSHIPJean Palmer, CAHI, RMA

[email protected]

LEGISLATIVE CHAIRLinda Raven, [email protected]

Committee Chairs

CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRAlfonso Clemmings, MT

[email protected]

CONVENTION CHAIRMichelle Hege, MT

[email protected]

RMA AT LARGEArt Contino, [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 2019 - TxSSAMT THE NEW TEXAN 3

Hi TxSSAMT Members, Since the last journal, we have hosted two amazing and unique

conferences.

The Fall 2018 was hosted by Alfonso Clemmings, MT at the San Antonio Zoo. We had a full lecture room with many knowledgeable speakers right above the hippo exhibit. We got to experience the Friday night social in two parts – first feeding the giraffes with appetizers and cocktails; then we moved to the hippo viewing room and had a luscious dinner. It was well received by all in attendance and we had so much fun! Our Convention coordinator, Michelle Hege, certainly out did herself with a memorable experience that proves we can have continuing education AND fun!

The Spring 2019 conference continued our experiences “outside of the box” by hosting 8 lectures aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Valor. Your board of directors dug deep and presented many personally inspiring lectures that were well rounded and informational. We had 24 in attendance that would come and go as they want. It was so well received that we are thinking of repeating the experience Spring 2021!

A Message from the PRESIDENT

Kat Fryar

For Employment Information

please check out the AMT Career Connection

linked on the AMT website.

https://amt.nationalhealthcarecareers.com/jobs

The Fall 2019 conference details are still being finalized but I am happy to announce that TxSSAMT is headed to NASA! Mark your calendars for November 15-16, 2019. This conference will be hosted by Dranette Murray, RMA and we are super excited.

The Spring 2020 conference will be back up near the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with Joyanna Bly, RMA as our fabulous hostess. She is brainstorming with ideas that may include tours of facilities and a Wine Bar during our social.

If you would like to present a lecture at any of our conferences, then feel free to reach out to us! Our email is [email protected].

The website is continuously updated with information as it becomes available. EZ register will be updated once we get the host hotel and room rate locked.

Kindest wishes,

KatKatrina Fryar, MT(AMT)TxSSAMT President


mailto:[email protected]

AMT will be holding their 81st Educational Meeting and Educational Program at the

Chicago Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois from July 1 thru July 5th, 2019. Room rates will be $129+ tax a night for single or double occupancy. If you would like two double beds with two bathrooms, the rate is $159 a night plus tax. Be sure to register early in order to receive the early discount. It is important to be an active member, not only at your state society meetings, but as a delegate from your state at the National Meeting. The 2020 AMT meeting will be held in the Western District. The location will be announced as soon as the site is secured.

Don’t forget to record your continuing education units online with AMTRAX. It makes it easy to keep up with your CEU’s in case you get audited or just to keep up with your education. There is a User’s Guide to AMTRAX that can be downloaded from the website that shows how to record your education in case you need help. If you had rather use your Smart Phone, there is a convenient mobile app.

Did you know that AMT now offers the Reach Certificate Program that is specialty training in the areas of ECG, Point of Care and Immunization? The course is online and takes about 5 hours to complete.

I want to encourage each of you to join us in Chicago.

Thank you,Taffy K. Durfee

Central District Councilor’sMessage

Taffy Durfee

HIPPA Protected Health Information (PHI)

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3. All elements of dates (except year) for dates directly related to an individual, including birth date, admission date, discharge date, date of death

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including licenses plate numbers13. Device identifiers and serial numbers14. Web Universal resources locators (URLs)15. Internet protocol (IP) address numbers16. Biometric identifiers; including finger and

voice prints17. Full face photographic images and any

comparable images18. Any unique identifying numbers, characteristic,

or code that could be reasonably be associated with the individual

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Greetings to all! Thank you for submitting your CEU answer sheets. Please continue to do so,

keeping in mind that only those CEU articles, found in our State Journal “The New Texan”, within 5 years from the current date are eligible for grading. If you are still looking for some free CEUs, go to the Texas website, look under “Newsletter” and download the appropriate “The New Texan” journal.

I am always looking for CEU articles to put in “The New Texan” to share with our State members. Perhaps you came across an unusual diagnosis in your lab or office or just wish to share some insights. Go ahead, write an article and submit it. We will work with you to get it approved by the AMT National office.

Before mailing your answers sheets, remember that: (1) 80% is passing. (2) Double check your answers. Do not leave unanswered questions. (3) Ensure your email address is legible on all your papers. Sometimes I have to check the other sheets to decipher the handwriting. (4) If the answer sheets do not have a space for your identifying information, write it at the top of the sheet. (5) When copying the answering sheets, look them over to make sure that you did not cut off or blur any of the questions. Remember, you can go to the online edition of “The New Texan” and print the blank answer sheet.

Continue emailing me your questions and concerns. If you do not have your graded results within 14 days, please contact me.

The TxSSAMT Fall 2019 meeting will be in Houston on the 15th and 16th of November. I hope to see you there.

Alfonso Clemmings, MT(AMT)TxSSAMT, Continuing Education Chair

Continuing Education Chair

Alfonso Clemmings

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Fall 2018 TxSSAMT CE Program and Conference

TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:– Jean Palmer and Taffy Durfee

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Patient TJ Weatherly– TJ and Yvonne on the cruise– New TxSSAMT Officers 2019-2020

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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 TechnologistsType of Publication: Journal (8½” x 11”)Issues: First and Second

ADVERTISING RATES PER ISSUE One Insertion – All Issues Full Page – $225.00 1/2 Page – $200.00 1/4 Page – $150.00 Outside Back Cover – $275.00 Inside Front Cover – $250.00 Inside Back Cover – $250.00 Business Card – $20.00 an issue

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTSWidth/Depth

Overall Size – 8½” x 11”Center Spread – 10” x 16”

Full Page – 7½” x 10”1/2 Page – 7½” x 5” or 3¾” x 10”1/4 Page – 3¾” x 5” or 2” x 7”

Material requirements: High resolution (300dpi) JPG or PDF.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]


TXSSAMT FALL MEETINGHOUSTON, TEXAS

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2019

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