Association News

June 26, 2006 Does anyone have a hard copy of the June 1999 newsletter, Volume 10 Issue 3? If so, please fax it to me at (910) 343-4400. I am trying to recreate the newsletters as they appeared when published and post them on the website for archival and historical purposes. The only copy of the June 1999 newsletter that I have is from the website and some of the information is not complete.

April 13, 2006 I have found an in-service that was not included on the continuing education page. The in-service on Anthrax Bioterrorism will expire in January 2007. You may only complete this in-service if you have not already done so.

February 7, 2006 I have finished posting the pictures from the May meeting. Sorry for the delay. Each is clickable to bring up a larger image.

January 29, 2006 I have finished and am caught up to date with all of the in-service submissions. If you have not received yours as yet, it is in the snail-mail.

January 24, 2006 If you feel that you have a co-worker or employee that is worthy of recognition please submit their information for the Ray Manning Sr. Achievement Award to be given at the Annual Meeting and Exhibition in May at Myrtle Beach. Complete the 2006 Nomination Form by following this link. This form is interactive. Fill it out online. When you finish pass your mouse over the print tab at the bottom of the form your print menu should come up. Just print the form and submit to Frank Sizemore by March 15th.

January 20, 2006 The CBSPD has granted the approval for the fall in-service. Please note that I am in the process of reviewing the submissions and hope to be caught up within a week. Thank you for your patience.

January 6, 2006 The CBSPD has approved the January 2006 in-service "Inventory Control". I still have not heard about the Fall in-service approval. The "Inventory Control" in-service was submitted on December 29th for approval. The fall in-service was submitted on October 21st. Please be patient. I have all submissions to date.

"I believe this has now been resolved. Please understand that once a request is submitted to the CEU Committee, the CBSPD office has no contact regarding status of programs as this is all handled by the CEU Committee. Due to the large volume of programs submitted, it is essential that 6 weeks notice be provided. The office was advised in the future to respond to inquiries with whatever information is available then refer the inquiry to the CEU Committee even if it is before the 6 week deadline.

December 29, 2005 The Winter 2006 Newsletter is ready and posted on the webpage. Follow this link to the Winter Newsletter in-service. Please note that this in-service is pending approval from the CBSPD.

I have contacted the CBSPD six times over the last month and I have received only one response from them that they "would look into it" as to why we have not received approval for our fall in-service submission. Please be patient and I will let you know if anything develops.

November 29, 2005 The 2005 Election ballots are in the mail. Please make your choices and return the original ballot to Diane Fink.

October 21, 2005 Follow this link to the Fall Newsletter in-service. Please note that this in-service is pending approval from the CBSPD.

October 1, 2005 The NCAHCSP and the staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center mourn the sudden passing of Betty L. Dennis.

Betty was a dedicated and caring co-worker and a regular attendee at the quarterly meetings in Winston-Salem.

Please keep the Dennis family in your prayers.

1939-2005

September 5, 2005 Follow this link to the 2005 Election Nominee Biographical Form or the Willingness to Serve Form.

Candidates: Please complete in electronic format the 2005 Election Nominee Biographical Form and return via E-mail to Paul Hess for posting on the webpage. Please DO NOT fax your Bio Form.

July 1, 2005 The newsletter is ready! Follow the link at the left to the Newsletter page.

June 13, 2005 The brochure is ready for the August meeting! Follow the link at the left to the Educational Meetings page.

May 3, 2005 The survey included in the fall newsletter continue to trickling in. The survey results to date are:

March 14, 2005 The brochure is ready for the annual meeting! Follow the link at the left to the Educational Meetings page..

March 14, 2005 Remember that the Spring Newsletter will NOT be mailed to your home. It will only be available on the website.

February 10, 2005 I have finally received the approval code from the CBSPD. They apologize for the delay. The in-services that have been submitted to me as of today are in the mail!

February 2, 2005 Those persons waiting for a certificate for the most recent in-service offering on "Storage Standards", please be patient. The request was submitted on November 26, 2004. I am still waiting for the approval code from the CBSPD. The recent weather problems has compounded getting the approval sent to me.

January 13, 2005 Please do not forget to cast your vote for the members to the Board of Directors and President-elect. Time is running out to let your voice be heard. Get your ballot in the mail before this weekend to be counted.

January 3, 2005 Those persons waiting for a certificate for the most recent in-service offering on "Storage Standards", please be patient. I am waiting for the approval code from the CBSPD.

December 31, 2004 The ballots for the 2004 election are in the mail. Please respond promptly. Your vote must be received by January 17th, 2005.

November 10, 2004 The 2004 Election Bio Form can be found by following this link.

August 6, 2004 Nominations are now being accepted for the NCAHCSP Board of Directors and for the President-elect for the election to be conducted in December 2004. A Nomination letter and Nomination Willingness to Serve form can be obtained by following this link.

August 6, 2004 The deadline for submissions for the next newsletter will be September 15th.

August 1, 2004 If your mailing label stated that your membership has expired you will not be receiving another mailing or notice without renewing your membership.

July 3, 2004 The July Newsletter and brochure for the August meeting is in the mail. No I am not losing my mind, the reason that the last four pages may be in black and white is that while I was printing the Newsletter in color, the printer ceased to work until I were to replace the oil cartridge. I would not get one until next week and I needed to get the Newsletter in the mail. Sorry, I tried!

May 7, 2004 The bio information for the 2005 nominees for the Board of Directors and the President-elect will be posted on the Association website rather than including this packet with the ballot form in the fall. This is an attempt to contain the cost of the mailing.

March 26, 2004 Effective today, subsequent submissions of in-services for certificates of completion will not be honored if we have already issued a certificate for that in-service. In other words, you can not get a second certificate of completion for the same in-service. Safeguard your certificates!

March 3, 2004 The newsletter has been sent to print. You will receive your copy in the mail shortly. You can also access the newsletter by clicking on the Newsletter link on the left of this page. The brochure for the May meeting is also available be clicking on the Educational Meetings link also on the left. NOTE! The cut-off date for guaranteed reservations at the Ocean Dunes for the May meeting is March 31st.

March 3, 2004 Remember that the deadline to nominate someone for the Annual Association Awards is fast approaching. Follow the link at the left to the Membership Awards page and download a nomination form.

January 23, 2004 The cookbooks are complete and they look great! They are for sale at the Association meetings for $8.00 or from the NCAHCSP website General Store link on the left for $8.00 plus $4.00 handling and postage. There are over 310 recipes that include appetizers, pickles, relishes; soups, salads & vegetables; main dishes; breads, rolls, pastries; cakes, cookies, desserts; and beverages, microwave, miscellaneous. Each section also has helpful cooking hints. They make great gifts!

January 22, 2004 The results of the December election are now official. Congratulations to Diane Fink as the new President-elect Congratulations to the re-elected members of the Board, Louise Rahilly and Paul Hess. We would also like to congratulate the newly elected members of the Board, and Lana Haecherl of Carolinas Medical Center, Karen Baker of Union Regional Medical Center, and Jeff Lawing of Lenoir Memorial Hospital. These positions become effective at the end of our annual meeting in Myrtle Beach.

December 16, 2003 The newsletter has been sent to print. You will receive your copy in the mail shortly. You can also access the newsletter by clicking on the Newsletter link on the left of this page.

December 8, 2003 Remember the deadline for submissions to the upcoming newsletter is December 15th.

December 5, 2003 - Election ballots are in the mail. Please cast your votes for President-elect (vote for one) and for Board of Directors (vote for five).

November 1, 2003 - Election ballots will be sent to voting members of the Association soon. Please be sure to return your ballot before the deadline.

October 19, 2003 - Grand Rapids, MI - At their Annual Awards Banquet the ASHCSP presented the North Carolina Association for Hospital Central Service Professionals with the Affiliated Chapter Newsletter of the Year Award for chapters with over 50 members.

October 19, 2003 - Grand Rapids, MI - Sue McManus, RN of Mission St. Joseph's Hospital, Ashville of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, was awarded the annual William "Bill" Dennis Memorial Scholarship Award at the ASHCSP Awards Banquet.

October 19, 2003 - Grand Rapids, MI - Ginger Jackson, CSPDT, of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, was awarded the Margaret (Peggy) Ryan Technician Achievement Award at the ASHCSP Awards Banquet. This award is sponsored by Steris. Ms. Jackson was also presented with a check for $1,000.

October 18, 2003 - The North Carolina Association for Hospital Central Service Professionals was well represented at the annual ASHCSP Meeting held this year in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In attendance were Chapter President, Pam Caudell; President-elect, Margie Morgan; Secretary, Harriet Pratt; Board Members, Ruby Blackwell, Judith Carey, Cheryl Edgar, Paul Hess, Louise Rahilly, Frank Sizemore; Association Members, Gayle Boothe, Lynn Bowden, Keith Bragg, Barney Branch, Sherlyleen Malloy, Sue McManus, and Valeria Ratcliff.

Total responses = 67	Do you have a preference for meeting locations?	Is the current schedule of meetings adequate?	Would you like to see a meeting schedule rotate around the state?	If the meetings were to rotate around the state, would you attend all meetings?	Only those close to my home?	How far are you willing to travel to a meeting? Miles (Average)	How far are you willing to travel to a meeting? Hours (Average)
No Opinion	0%	10%	0%	3%	13%	83.2 miles	2.75 hours
No	39%	25%	46%	61%	18%
Yes	Of the remaining 61% of responses, 21% said Winston-Salem	64%	54%	36%	69%