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NEWSLETTER---THE SURGICAL REGISTER
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Updated January 2009
Volume 4, Issue 1 Tennessee Association of Surgical Technologists Winter 2009
President’s Message
Chris Lee, CST, AAS
Memphis, TN
There
is a commercial for a local auto repair shop that airs here in Memphis
that I find interesting. The actors in it clearly emphasize that
ALL of their service technicians are ASE Certified “so you know
that your car is repaired by capable, qualified
individuals”. What I find interesting is that while a
car repair business feels the importance of not only requiring (I would
assume) that it’s employees be Certified in their profession, and
places that fact prominently in its advertising, Hospitals and other
healthcare facilities do not. I realize that the argument of
people (Hospitals, legislators, the Public, etc…) caring more
about the qualifications of the people who change their oil or style
their hair than the people who guard their safety when they are at
their most vulnerable is one that has been made time and time
again. It also makes me realize that while we have made
considerable strides, we still have work to do. Not all of
our work can be done legislatively. It takes each and every one
of us, in our own ways big and small, to educate, reach out, dispel
rumors and preconceived notions, and spread our message that EVERY
patient deserves a CST. I would challenge and encourage everyone
to reach out to everyone you know and let them know the importance of
having properly educated and certified people taking care of
them. We can reach our goals one person at a time, one doctor at
a time, one nurse at a time, one hospital at a time.
It has
been my honor of serving you as your President for the past 2
years. We have made gains in Membership, are financially stable,
and been successful legislatively. Our state was among the
first to be honored by AST with the State Assembly Leadership
Award. The credit for these accomplishments goes to the people
that I have had the pleasure of working and serving with over the past
2 years. It is only through their hard work, determination,
vision, and unyielding support that this organization continues to grow
and thrive. I have learned an incredible amount from each of them
and I am grateful to have known and worked with all of
them. We are celebrating a New Year, and with that
New Year comes new opportunities. In February, we will be
electing new officers and Board members. I am grateful for the
opportunity to serve that you have given me and I can only hope that
you will give them the same level of support that you have provided
me. I look forward to renewing old friendships and making new
ones at the Convention in Memphis.
Until then,
Stay Sharp!
Christopher Lee, CST, AAS
2009 TNAST 9th Annual Convention
Elections for 2009 TNAST Convention
The
following positions will be voted on by the TNAST membership at the
2009 Convention in Nashville. Please contact the TNAST Secretary for a
“Consent to Serve” form if interested in serving. Donna
Henderson, why345@aol.com
President
Vice President
Treasurer
BOD Vote for three
2 Board Positions – 2 year terms
1 Board Position – 1 year term (Person receiving least amount of votes)
CANDIDATES
PRESIDENT—ELECT 1
Glen Mullins, CST
I
would like to humbly announce to you my intent to run for the position
of President of the Tennessee Association of Surgical Technologist
Board of Directors. I have had the pleasure of serving for you as a
Board Member and for the last two years as your Vice President. Your
board is strong and continues to grow our assembly each year. With the
economic uncertainty of the years to come I feel like our organization
should be on the legislative scene helping to strengthen the laws of
Tennessee to insure quality patient care will be provided in our States
Operating Rooms. The only way to do this is to mandate Education and
Certification for all Surgical Technologist state wide. I would also
like to see our board take on the responsibility of "Watch Dog" for our
members who report hospitals for violations. As President I would like
to implement a confidential reporting system for our members to use
with out fear of reprisal from their employer. It is time for us to
stand up and protect our positions. If elected I hope with your help to
strengthen our standing with our Hospitals and strengthen our Assembly.
VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT 1
Toren Bell, CST/SA-C
Hello,
My name is Toren Bell CST/SA-C, I am running for the position of Vice
President, during our annual spring conference in Memphis. I have been
serving you the, members of AST, as a board member, I thank you for
that opportunity. The TN AST organization has been growing in many
ways, last year our organization has became one of the few states to
have over 1000 members, the more members we have the stronger we are.
The past year I have been working forming the Tennessee State Student
Assembly. By involving the students we will be able to prepare
them to lead
our
organization in the future. The primary goal since being on the
board has been to ensure the wise use of the money we have been
entrusted to. I feel it important to use the money we have to
help the members within our state, to help those here first. Again I
would like to thank each of you for the
opportunity to serve you, and would ask for your vote for Vice President during our Memphis conference.
Thank you
TREASURER-ELECT 1
Chuck Lane, CST, BSOM
I would
like this opportunity to serve you one more term as Treasurer. During
these two years it is my promise to you to find someone
interested in becoming more involved, and assist them in learning the
role of Treasurer. I have enjoyed my time on the Board of Directors,
but feel would like to see more new involvement. Thanks in advance for
your votes.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS-ELECT 3
Jackie Neighbors, CST, CFA
I became
a member of AST in 1982 as a student, becoming a CST in 1984. I am now
a practicing CST/CFA at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. I would
like to continue the work that a lot members have given their time and
money towards making our profession more recognized by in our state as
well as nationally. In talking to a group of students in Cookeville, I
emphasized that our profession is only as strong as its members are.
Each individual must decide on how much effort they want to put into
our profession to make it work. I have dedicated the last 25 years
putting my best effort into my chosen career. After being a member of
this board in some fashion since its inception, I have held positions
such as treasurer, president, and BOD previously. I am seeking
re-election from the members across our state in my running for the
board of director position.
Rhonda McQuay, CST
As a
Surgical Technology student, I was active in our school government. As
a relatively new CST, I am excited about this chance to run for a
position on the Board of Directors. I will learn everything necessary
to be the best person for this position. I am on fire about our
organization and am looking forward to my future involvement.
Jeanina Spight, CST
As a
Surgical Technology Student I was a member of the School Advisory
Board. I am currently a member of the transplant team at Methodist
University Hospital. I am also a member of the Davinci team. In
addition, I am a member of the PTA at Newberry Elementary
Trey Wiseman, CST
As a
student and new graduate, I was active in the state assembly by working
on the Nashville education meetings. I am certified and working at
Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. I look forward to speaking for
the new members and hearing what their ideas are for the future.
2009 Scrub Bowl
This years Scrub Bowl is sure to
top last years in which we had 6 teams from across the state. The event
will be held on Friday this year and all the information has already
been sent out to the CAAHEP accredited schools. If you have any
questions or have not received information please contact:
Toren Bell, CST/SA-C
5016 Spedale Ct. #184
Spring Hill, TN 37174
tdbhawkeye@gmail.com
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