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WINTER 2011

CONTENTS

AD INDEX

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Featured ArticleInterim Healthcare: The Healing Touch

Impact the Lives of Others

Where Is Farmington?

Helpful Tips to Prevent Sticks

Where’s the Doc?

Sudoku Puzzle

The Future of Medical Technology

Scrubs: Uniform or Hazard?

Style Your Way to Success

Career Fair Calendar

Life Support for Your Budget

A New Year, A New You!

The Dangers of Indoor Tanning

Your Career

Life Focus

Break Time

Medical Technology

Health News

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Health News

The Dangers

of Indoor

TanningMost are aware of the dangers associated with indoor tanning. An increased risk of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin causing wrinkles are both side effects of the activity. Yet, new studies reveal an alarming 18 percent of women and six percent of men said they have gone indoor tanning in the past year.

Alarming numbers of skin cancer are being reported in women under the age of 40. The popularity of indoor tanning among age groups under 30 may be contributing to the increase in skin cancer diagnosis.

One in three women between the ages of 18 and 24 re-ported using an indoor tanning bed in the past year, while one in four women between the ages of 25 and 30 said they tanned inside at least once in the past year.

The American Cancer Society reports over one million people were diagnosed with skin cancer during 2009, and nearly 9,000 people died of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Research performed by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded indoor tanning devices and an increased risk of melanoma were directly related, particularly when exposed before the age of 35.

Yet, even with these studies released, the tanning industry continues to boom. The indoor tanning industry consis-tently reports bringing in over $5 billion and over 30 mil-lion customers.

“It’s the popularity of indoor tanning that’s alarming,” study author Dr. Kelvin Choi of the University of Minne-sota in Minneapolis told Reuters Health.

Many users of indoor tanning devices are also using spray tan devices, to darken their tans. “So it’s not like they are using spray tanning products as a replacement for tanning indoors,” Choi said in an interview.

As part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act and in an ef-fort to decrease the number of indoor tanning partakers, many businesses offering tanning services must collect a 10 percent excise tax on tanning services. In addition, many states are implementing strict rules for tanning sa-lons. These rules include requiring minors have parental consent to use tanning devices and providing those over the age of 18 with materials informing them of the risks of utilizing a tanning device. Other rules include regula-tions on protective eye wear and equipment maintenance requirements.

Many researchers believe there is a common misconcep-tion of health benefi ts associated with indoor tanning, in-cluding a safe way of getting vitamin D and establishing a base tan. “The so-called base tan is a sign of sun damage,” Choi added.

The Mayo Clinic suggests using safe alternatives to receive that sun-kissed glow. Sunless tanning products provide a temporary, natural looking tanned look, without exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunless tanners come in a va-riety of forms including sprays, creams and lotions.

Containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA), sunless tanners darken dead cells located in the outermost layer of the skin. The tan gradually fades as those skin cells fall off. When applied correctly, sunless tanners can create the same effect as indoor tanning beds.

It is important to weigh the risks of indoor tanning before using a device. Current users can reduce future damage to skin by stepping out of the bed now.

By Gabrielle Radley

New studies reveal many ignore risks associated with

indoor tanning


It is a new year; many people will develop resolutions to live a bet-ter life. Most resolutions appear to restrict, however constructing a solid budget and following it, does not restrict life, it structures it and

releases fi nancial stresses.

Budgeting gives an honest look of where the money goes, and a realistic view of the fi nancial picture. Here are some tips in preparing the budget that’s right for you:

Compile InformationGather cancelled checks, cash receipts, credit card statements, etc. Create catego-ries, including living expenses like groceries, gas, mortgage/rent, electricity, clothing, loan payments, savings, entertainment and other expenses. This will give you the spending items and an estimate amount of what you spend in each category per month.

Write It Down and Track ItThere is power in seeing your numbers

on paper (or electronically). It is impor-tant to create a system that works for you. The key is organization. I utilize a com-puter software program that makes it easy to input spending as it happens and future spending. It also tracks and reports spend-ing.

Forecasting expected revenue and ex-penses before it happens gives the peace of mind that there will not be a shortage at the end of the month. It also allows for planning in advance if there is a shortage. Remember, do not spend over the dollar amount allocated for a specifi c category.

Don’t Spend Impulsively Closely analyze needs versus wants. Im-pulse spending, because it is usually in small increments, can do more damage to your budget than an unexpected emergency. When compiling information at the begin-ning of the budgeting cycle, the amount of impulse spending can be estimated. By ad-hering to budgeting, these impulse spend-ing items can equal money in the bank.

Think Ahead It usually takes a few months to get com-pletely comfortable with budgeting, but one thing that really helps is thinking ahead. Budgeting requires pre-planning, because if you are living paycheck to paycheck, you want to make sure you have enough to fi -nancially function without stress.

Live Debt FreeLiving without debt can give the best ad-vantage and make the budget work. Do not incur new debt while budgeting. If you have debt, pay it off as part of your budget-ing (make it one of your categories). As you pay off debt, more options are available each month in managing your money.

Give It A Try! The key to successful budgeting is to be proactive - do not set up a budget and nev-er look at it. Remember, when it comes to budgeting without the inner motivation and willpower to excel, your budget plan will never fuse. You will see the rewards!

Life Focus

By Carol Everly

Helpful Tips to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck


Wound and ostomy care can make even the calmest pa-tient anxious when it comes to cleaning or a bandage

change. Patients feel nervous because of the pain associated with the wound, not to mention, if treated incorrectly, an ostomy or open wound can lead to deadly infec-tions and increased risk of amputation.

As a recognized leader in health care, In-terim HealthCare realizes the importance of proper wound care. Taking patient care to the next level, they provide a unique service completely dedicated to the treatment of pressure and diabetic ulcers, burns, fi stulas, and post-op and hard to heal wounds on the legs and feet.

A native to the Lubbock area and a graduate of Texas Tech University, Chris Baker, RN, BSN, WOCN, says

he enjoys many things about being an ostomy nurse. “I really enjoy patient contact, watching people get better, and having a good rapport with doctors.”

Baker provides professional wound care services to Interim patients. His background includes over 18 years of experience as an RN. He also received certifi cation from the Wound Ostomy and Con-tinence Nursing Society as a Wound, Ostomy and

Continence Nurse (WOCN) from Emery University, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ostomy care generally gets a bad reputa-tion among nurses. However, Baker sug-gests nurses interested give it a try. “Many nurses don’t realize ostomy care is much easier than normal patient care. The amount of time it takes to change an os-tomy bag is much shorter than caring for a patient who uses a bedpan.”

In addition to the ease of patient care, os-tomy nurses are also benefi tting from the growing demand of ostomy nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the number of employment opportunities for certifi ed ostomy nurses will increase by al-most 25 percent by the year 2016.

Discover a rewarding career as an ostomy nurse with Interim HealthCare.

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To learn more about becoming part of the Interim HealthCare team, visit

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- Chris Baker, RN, BSN, WOCNInterim HealthCare Nurse

“Educating patients and watching them learn

about their ostomy gives you a good feeling on

the inside.”

Interim HealthCare Provides Superior Wound Care Management

By Pam Stack


Medical Technology

he evolution of medicine continues to change almost daily. Scientists are working to discover causes of diseases, prevention, treatments and cures. Modern science helps researchers develop ground breaking technology which are paving the future

for health care professionals to treat patients in ways never thought before.

Here are some medical advancements currently under development, that could change the way the world practices medicine.

The Smartphone UltrasoundWashington University in St. Louis recently received a $100,000 grant from Microsoft to further the development of a USB-based ultrasound probe with Smartphone technology. The handheld device would allow doctors to perform remote ultrasounds on people in areas without access to medical equipment. The technology will allow doctors to poten-tially detect problems with a person’s arteries, veins, eyes, bladder, kidneys and liver, with-out medical equipment such as CT or MRI scanners. This breakthrough could drastically change medical treatment for developing countries.

Glucose Testing Contact LensesThe University of Western Ontario is currently working on a contact lens which monitors the glucose level of diabetics. Nanoparticles are embedded into a special contact lens, which react to glucose molecules located in tears. Variations in glucose levels would alert diabetics of the change by discreetly changing the color of their eye.

Artifi cial WombScientists have been working to create an artifi cial womb for decades. Perfecting the womb takes time, but scientists are developing tanks which would be fi lled with amniotic fl uid maintained at normal body temperature. The umbilical cord would be attached to an external pump which regulates nutrient intake and waste outfl ow.

Medical Record PredictionsIn the near future, medical records may contain a patient’s complete genome, as well as base-pair variations to predict responses to certain drugs or environmental substances. Detailed records could predict a patient’s susceptibility to some diseases. This knowledge would allow the patient to alter their lifestyle to reduce the likelihood of developing the disease or to be treated with preventative or disease-delaying medication.

Mind Controlled Artifi cial LimbsResearchers at the University of Florida are developing a neuroprosthetic chip to interpret signals in the brain and stimulate nerves to perform. The chip would be implanted into brain tissue, where it would gather and decode signals, stimulating the brain and nerves. The eventual goal of this technology is to allow thought-controlled artifi cial limbs for pa-tients suffering from paralysis.

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”-Thomas Edison

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Your Career

By: Julie Fargo

Your alarm screams at you. How can it already be 4:30 A.M.? Time to wake-up and get ready for your 12-hour shift. You roll out of bed, pick-out your uniform for the day – a black and red polka dot set of scrubs. Your favorite! You have had them for years and no one else has a set like them. After a long, hot shower, you dress, put on your shoes, grab a bite to eat and head out the door. Little do you know, as hard as you work to stay germ-free, your favorite pair of scrubs and shoes are harboring harmful bacteria.

Wearing your uniform out in the public puts you at risk of transferring bac-teria and germs inside and outside of your facility. Studies indicate bacteria from outside sources are commonly brought into health care facilities and spread to patients. These bacteria include “superbugs” such as Staphylococ-cus (staph) and Clostridium diffi cile (C. diff). Bacteria such as staph can live in polyester over two months, continuing to spread without your knowing. A survey at the University of Maryland revealed 65 percent of medical person-nel change their lab coat less than once a week, even though they are aware of contamination risks. With the increased risk of bacteria being transported in and out of medical facilities, many are now requiring employees to change in and out of their uniforms when they arrive at work and prior to leaving for the day.

Several years ago, health care facilities laundered uniforms for employees, including scrubs and lab coats. Due to budget constraints, many facilities began placing the responsibility of laundering uniforms into the hands of the employees. Although this saves on costs for the facility, studies show home-laundered scrubs and uniforms had almost as many bacteria as scrubs that were not laundered after one day of use. In many cases, scrubs laundered at home are washed in water not hot enough to kill bacteria, without the use of bleach. C. diff is also diffi cult to control outside of a hospital environment, as it is not killed by laundry detergents.

A rise in hospital-acquired infections is leading to an increase in the number of health care facilities that launder scrubs and lab coats for employees. One hospital in Missouri that implemented a double-glove policy and returned to providing laundered uniforms for employees reduced hospital-acquired infec-tions after cesarean births by more than 50 percent. Many other facilities are enforcing other policies such as prohibiting scrubs outside of the building.

Your uniform gives you individuality in the workplace. However, without proper care, your uniform could sicken the people around you. Think twice before wearing your uniform outside of the workplace.

“ ”Studies show home-laundered scrubs and uniforms had almost as many bacteria as scrubs that were not laundered after one day of use. Tips for keeping scrubs, lab

coats, and shoes bacteria free:• Change when you arrive at the facility

• Only wear medical scrubs and shoes at your place of employment

• Place used scrubs in a plastic trash bag when leaving the facility

• Do not wash normal clothing with uniforms

• Wash medical scrubs after each use

• Always use hot water and color-safe bleach

• Dry on high heat for at least 45 minutes

• Launder scrubs contaminated with fl uids or blood at a professional cleaning facility

• Wipe down shoes with bleach at least once per week

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Volunteer work provides a sense of pride and satisfac-tion. Recent events around the world including the mas-sive earthquake in Haiti have prompted many nurses to give back to the community and volunteer with organiza-tions to provide health care to those in crisis.

Nurses provide a combination of skills not offered by oth-ers. The training received in school provides a strong sense of public service, strong values and ethics and superior prob-lem solving skills. These skills make nurses ideal candidates to help with natural disaster relief, work in shelters or pro-vide health care to third world countries.

The benefi ts of volunteer work are endless. In addi-tion to a sense of satisfaction, volunteer work provides you with unique experiences and training opportunities unlike any other.

Volunteer work also helps with job searches. Not only does it strengthen a resume, it may give you an insider’s approach to getting the ca-reer of your dreams.

Volunteer work is one way to boost self-esteem and help others. You will make new friends and meet new people who will touch your life in ways you never imagined!


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Farmington, New Mexico – Known as the hub for northwest-ern New Mexico and the Four Corners region, Farmington is the ideal place to raise a family, go to school and further your career.

Settled by pioneers from Colorado and founded in 1901, Farming-ton’s history dates back long before it gained its namesake. Na-tive tribes such as the Anasazi, Navajo, Jicarilla Apache and the Utes settled in the area, adding culture still present to this day. In the early 1900’s, Farmington became known for its extensive

apple crop. Throughout the 20th century, Farmington also saw several gas and oil booms.

To this day, Farmington’s primary indus-tries are natural gas, oil and coal. Major coals mines are operated just miles out-side of Farmington, serving as the main power source for the Four Corners Power Plant.

San Juan County is home to more than 6,000 health care professionals. Major Health care employers in-clude Bisti Clinic, Farmington Community Health Center, Interface Rehabilitation Center, Shiprock Community Health Center and Sun Crest Hospital. San Juan Regional Medical Center located in

Farmington is rated one of the Top 50 Employers in New Mexico.In addition to excellent employment opportunities, Farmington offers activities for the entire family. Enjoy moderate summers and winters while taking your family to visit one of the many tour-ist attractions near Farmington. Spend an afternoon at Navajo Lake State Park, Aztec Ruins Monument or the Four Corners Monument.

Farmington has an abundance of amenities to satisfy the need for entertainment. Spend time outside hiking, attend a local craft fair, enjoy a symphony concert or take a stroll at one of the many shopping centers. Finish your day taming your taste buds at one of Farmington’s many restaurants. Farmington offers a variety of restaurants including barbecue, Mexican and Asian eateries.

Farmington offers excellent education for students from kinder-garten to college. An excellent place to increase knowledge and advance your health care career, Farmington is home to several highly rated public school districts as well as San Juan College. San Juan College offers the opportunity to further your career in nursing, dental hygiene, health information technology, physi-cal therapy, surgical technology, and medical, clinical or laboratory technology.

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Making a good fi rst impression can make or break a job interview. It is important to plan ahead when it comes to choosing your out-fi t for your interview.

Here are some helpful tips to help you put your best foot forward!

Better to be Over-Dressed than Under-DressedEmployers will never be unimpressed by a person who overdress-es for an interview. It may even leave a lasting impression! Even if the job is in a healthcare environment and will require you to wear scrubs, choose a professional outfi t. An interview is your time to show dedication to your career.

Stick With the BasicsChoose conservative pieces for interviews with employers, re-gardless of your personal style. Invest in a nice business suit, wear conservative shoes and keep jewelry to a minimum.

Professional Grooming HabitsWell-groomed individuals stand out. Always make sure your clothes are clean and pressed. Style your hair, apply minimal per-fume or cologne, and clean and trim fi ngernails. If you wear artifi -cial nails, choose a conservative color. Cover all visible tattoos and remove all body piercings. For females, the ears should not have more than one piercing in each ear.

Maintain Professionalism During Your InterviewAn interview is your time to shine. Do not allow the interviewer to be distracted from your great answers! Turn off cell phones before entering the building. Do not chew gum or mints during your interview. Look directly at the interviewer, do not focus your attention on other distractions.

Follow these simple guidelines and impress your way into your dream career!

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Your Career

DOs &

DON’Ts

Do wear a professional suit in either blue, black or gray.

Do wear fl ats or short heels with your outfi t.

Do wear clothing that fi ts properly.

Do wear make up, but try to stick with natural looking colors.

Do wear a necktie if you are a man.

Do wear a shirt with an appropriate neckline.

Don’t wear skirts that come above the knee. If you wear a skirt, wear panty hose. Check panty hose for runs and tears before putting them on.

Don’t not wear scrubs, sneakers, or medi-cal clogs even if it is what the unit wears.

Don’t wear tall boots unless you are wearing pants with them. Tall boots with skirts are in style, but not appropriate for a job interview.

Don’t wear jeans to a job interview - ever.


Quit Smoking - Many people use smoking to relieve stress. Find new alternatives such as tak-ing a walk or calling a friend.

Get in Shape - Starting a new exercise pro-gram can be diffi cult. Start by walking and then work your way up to higher impact activities. Many gyms offer membership deals right after the new year! Invite a friend to join with you.

Lose Weight - As mentioned above, set real-istic goals for a weight loss plan. Consult your physician for ideas about what will work best for you.

Live Life to the Fullest - Find what you like to do and do it, or try something new! You’ll be amazed how much inspiration a new look at life will give you!

Quit Drinking - Alcohol is high in calories. Cutting back on alcohol intake will save money and help you lose weight!5

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Every December 31, we sit and think about the things we would like to change about ourselves in the new year. Whether it’s losing weight, quit-ting smoking, managing fi nances or attempting to live a healthier lifestyle, we all have aspects of our lives we would like to improve. Habitually, reso-lutions go by the wayside, and the cycle continues again the following year. Keeping a New Year’s Resolution is easy! Follow these simple guidelines to succeed at achieving your goals this year:

• Set attainable goals. Setting the bar too high leaves you more frus-trated than motivated. Instead of attempting to lose 50 pounds in three months, set a more realistic goal like 10 or 15 pounds.

• Reward yourself! When you reach milestones in your goal or over-come obstacles, celebrate! Little rewards motivate and inspire!

• Communicate goals and don’t be afraid to ask for support. Buddy systems or a support group are a great way to make sure you stay on track with your goals. If you are trying to quit smoking, have some-one you can talk to when the urge gets strong. If you’re trying to shed some pounds, have a workout buddy to push you on days you are feeling unmotivated.

• Keep it simple. The fewer resolutions you set, the more success you’ll see. Overdoing it will make it harder to focus on the one that is most important to you.

• Wait a few months. There is no rule that says a new goal has to be started on January 1. Try the fi rst day of spring as a start date for your goal. Holiday stress is long forgotten, and you can begin to focus on what is important to you.

Follow these suggestions to succeed at living a healthier lifestyle in the new year!

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Health care workers face a variety of job-related health hazards every day. One of the biggest risks faced by health care work-ers is a needlestick injury.

Needlestick injuries can transmit infectious diseases, especial-ly bloodborne viruses. Among those viruses are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodefi ciency Virus (HIV). Every year, an estimated 800,000 people are accidentally stuck by a used needle. While exact numbers of infections spread through accidental needlesticks are not known, it is estimated the risk of transmission after exposure for some diseases is almost 30 percent.

Needlestick injuries are not completely preventable, however, if safety precautions are taken, the risk of injury is drastically lowered. The Center for Disease Control recommends health care workers use the following precautions when working with needles to lower the risk of an accidental stick.

• Avoid the use of needles where safe and effective alterna-tives are available.

• Help your employer select and evaluate devices with safety features.

• Use devices with safety features provided by your employer.

• Avoid recapping needles.

• Plan for safe handling and disposal before beginning any pro-cedure using needles.

• Dispose of used needles promptly in appropriate sharps dis-posal containers.

• Report all needlestick and other sharps-related injuries promptly to ensure that you receive appropriate follow-up care.

• Tell your employer about hazards from needles that you ob-serve in your work environment.

• Participate in bloodborne pathogen training and follow recommended infection prevention practices, including the Hepatitis B vaccination.

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February 4, 2011Health Sciences Career Expo

University of TexasEl Paso, Texas

February 8, 2011Texas Job Fair

University of HoustonHouston, Texas

February 10, 2011 UNM Career Expo

University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico

February 10, 2011Nursing Career Fair

The Harris College of NursingFort Worth, Texas

February 14, 2011Health Professionals Career Day

Texas Women’s UniversityHouston, Texas

February 15, 2011Nursing and Health Sciences

Career FairUniversity of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, Texas

February 22, 2011Nursing Job Fair

University of Mary Hardin BaylorBelton, Texas

March 3, 2011Spring Health Careers FairWest Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

March 4 2011Career Expo

Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, Texas

March 7, 2011Nursing & Health Career Day

Texas Women’s UniversityDallas, Texas

March 9, 2011Employment Extravaganza

New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, New Mexico

March 30, 2011Career Expo

Texas Women’s UniversityDenton, Texas

March 30, 2011Spring Career Fair

North Lake CollegeIrving, Texas

April 7, 2011Job Expo

University of OklahomaNorman, Oklahoma

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