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Ah Spring.....It's Almost Here!
Start looking at those flower books...It's almost time for planting!
Let's go GREEN!
AHDI is going Green! Now, that's easy to say, but how do we translate that into do? Here's a tip from Vitals:
Get in the Game....... Give from the Sole.
Concerned about the environment and committed to making a difference? Talking trash just won’t cut it—you need to take action. Recycling your athletic shoes with Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe is a simple way to start.How should you get involved? Sometimes the most important changes are the small ones, like bringing your athletic shoes—no matter what brand—to your nearest drop-off location, looking for recycled and sustainable materials in the products you buy and helping us spread the word about shoe recycling.
Read more at Nike Grind.
Get in the Game....... Give from the Sole.
Concerned about the environment and committed to making a difference? Talking trash just won’t cut it—you need to take action. Recycling your athletic shoes with Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe is a simple way to start.How should you get involved? Sometimes the most important changes are the small ones, like bringing your athletic shoes—no matter what brand—to your nearest drop-off location, looking for recycled and sustainable materials in the products you buy and helping us spread the word about shoe recycling.
Read more at Nike Grind.
BLOG UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Stay tuned! It's close to spring! Big changes are coming!
A NEW ALLIANCE
One of my many passions has been working with people with disabilities. This grew from my families role in working with the disabled since I was very small. This passion became personal when my son Christopher was born with cerebral palsy. I believe that I was a better parent because of the gift my parents gave to me. I do not believe that I would have been able to handle all of the problems that are present with a disabled child if my parents had not been so involved in helping others, even when they were not personally affected by disability.
I am so proud to announce a new AHDI Alliance for the visually impaired. I will update this section as more information becomes available.
UPDATE
The Alliance met on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, and discussed several topics to be addressed by this group. The first topic was voting on a name for the group. Several names were put forward and the group is going to vote with the name to be announced at a later date.
The Alliance came up with the following:
Alliance wish list:
Certification (problems with testing, problems with study materials being assessable for CMT and RMT).
Vendor accessibility, software, products, publications.
Understanding of screen reading software Jaws for windows, system access, et cetera)
Accessibility issues regarding ahdi websites and publications, webinar rooms, webinar presentations, and software (Benchmark).
Inaccessible transcription platforms (goes to vendors).
I will announce the next meeting date and time as soon as possible should you wish to attend.
If you are interested in working with this alliance or know of someone who could benefit, please contact avageorge@hotmail.com
I am so proud to announce a new AHDI Alliance for the visually impaired. I will update this section as more information becomes available.
UPDATE
The Alliance met on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, and discussed several topics to be addressed by this group. The first topic was voting on a name for the group. Several names were put forward and the group is going to vote with the name to be announced at a later date.
The Alliance came up with the following:
Alliance wish list:
Certification (problems with testing, problems with study materials being assessable for CMT and RMT).
Vendor accessibility, software, products, publications.
Understanding of screen reading software Jaws for windows, system access, et cetera)
Accessibility issues regarding ahdi websites and publications, webinar rooms, webinar presentations, and software (Benchmark).
Inaccessible transcription platforms (goes to vendors).
I will announce the next meeting date and time as soon as possible should you wish to attend.
If you are interested in working with this alliance or know of someone who could benefit, please contact avageorge@hotmail.com
ANNOUNCING!
I look forward to traveling and speaking at State/Regional and Chapter meetings. I will be announcing any travel here. I think my favorite thing about serving as your AHDI Director is traveling to attend meetings where you live. Experiencing your chapter, listening to you face-to-face, discussing issues that are directly affecting you is my honor. Walking, even for a moment in your shoes, makes me a better Director. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Let me know what you're up to this month! I can be reached at avageorge@hotmail.com.
Let me know what you're up to this month! I can be reached at avageorge@hotmail.com.
My Board Partner States
I am proud to represent Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri during 2009 as your Board Partner. I look forward to meeting with each and every AHDI member in these wonderful states!
TECH CORNER
Keyboard Learns, Self-Adjusts to Your Typing Style
By Melissa J. Perenson, PC World
We all know about the need to take breaks stave off muscle fatigue, but let's face it: Hours can pass while we stay in the same seat, pounding on our keyboards. Smartfish Technologies is bringing a new, smarter keyboard to market in March. The wired keyboard, expected to sell for $150, automatically adjusts itself over the course of a day.
For every hour of work, the keyboard makes some movement; it adjusts side to side within a space of about 1.5 inches. It also flexes and extends up and down to help promote blood flow. After about 20,000 keystrokes, the keyboard will move more frequently to help further mix things up. The keys vary in size, because of the curve in the keyboard, and to promote variation among your typing movements.
As a touch typist, I found the protoype keyboard felt comfortable, and the key positions convenient. I look forward to trying the real thing when it's ready to ship later this year. The company also expects to offer a mouse, too, based on similar design principles.
Speaking Engagements in 2009
I would be honored to speak at your state/regional or local chapter event in 2009. I have some firm dates already for 2009 including Advocacy Day in Washington, DC in June, AHDI ACE in Nashville, Tennessee in July/August, and another AHDI BOD meeting scheduled for November 2009.
Please contact Greg Doggett to make the arrangements at gdoggett@ahdionline.org
Please contact Greg Doggett to make the arrangements at gdoggett@ahdionline.org
Ava's Travel
March 7, 2009
Mid-Michigan Spring Fling*
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Frankenmuth, Michigan
March 14, 2009
Huron River Chapter Symposium
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Student Center Building, Room 122
May 2, 2009
INKY Symposium*
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, Indiana
May 14, 2009
MAHIMA Meeting
Soaring Eagle
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
June 1-6, 2009
AHDI/MTIA Advocacy
Washington, DC
July 27 - August 2, 2009
AHDI ACE
Nashville, Tennessee
October 9-11, 2009
MAHDI State Meeting
Grand Rapids, Michigan
November 12-15, 2009
AHDI BOD Meeting
Madison, Wisconsin
*I will be speaking at these events.
Mid-Michigan Spring Fling*
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Frankenmuth, Michigan
March 14, 2009
Huron River Chapter Symposium
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Student Center Building, Room 122
May 2, 2009
INKY Symposium*
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, Indiana
May 14, 2009
MAHIMA Meeting
Soaring Eagle
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
June 1-6, 2009
AHDI/MTIA Advocacy
Washington, DC
July 27 - August 2, 2009
AHDI ACE
Nashville, Tennessee
October 9-11, 2009
MAHDI State Meeting
Grand Rapids, Michigan
November 12-15, 2009
AHDI BOD Meeting
Madison, Wisconsin
*I will be speaking at these events.
AHDI Board Travel Information
BOD Travels: On Location
It is always interesting to see how your AHDI Board is working for you. I will be including a list of travel dates for other AHDI Board of Directors and your AHDI CEO here to help keep you better informed:
Susan Lucci, RHIT, CMT, AHDI-F
1/28-30 ASAE Conference, National Harbor, MD
Barb Marques, CMT, AHDI-F
2/7 NWCP Leadership Conference, Gig Harbor, WA
Peter Preziosi, PhD, CAE
1/10 Greater Jacksonville Chapter’s Panel Discussion, Jacksonville, FL
1/12-139 MTIA Planning Session, Daytona, FL
1/16-17 AHIMA Strategic Work Session, New Orleans, LA
1/18-23 Modesto Office, Modesto, CA
1/29-30 ASAE Conference, National Harbor, MD
It is always interesting to see how your AHDI Board is working for you. I will be including a list of travel dates for other AHDI Board of Directors and your AHDI CEO here to help keep you better informed:
Susan Lucci, RHIT, CMT, AHDI-F
1/28-30 ASAE Conference, National Harbor, MD
Barb Marques, CMT, AHDI-F
2/7 NWCP Leadership Conference, Gig Harbor, WA
Peter Preziosi, PhD, CAE
1/10 Greater Jacksonville Chapter’s Panel Discussion, Jacksonville, FL
1/12-139 MTIA Planning Session, Daytona, FL
1/16-17 AHIMA Strategic Work Session, New Orleans, LA
1/18-23 Modesto Office, Modesto, CA
1/29-30 ASAE Conference, National Harbor, MD
REALLY COOL PLACES TO VISIT ON THE WEB
Have you ever wanted to see the operation that you have been transcribing forever? When I was Transcription Supervisor at my Level 1 trauma center hospital, I had the opportunity to speak to a surgeon. Okay, he was pretty angry because I had the audacity to call him to ask him who the patient was that he was going to operate on the next day....(surgeons are notorious for "forgetting" to put in patient identifiers, including names.) He even said to me, "The next thing you're gonna want to do is come into the operating room!" Of course, my first excited response was, "Can I?" That left him laughing and promising me to "remember" to put in patient identifiers next time : )
So, all you closet operating room junkies, here is a wonderful site: http://www.or-live.com
Tell me what you think of this site. I can be reached at: avageorge@hotmail.com
So, all you closet operating room junkies, here is a wonderful site: http://www.or-live.com
Tell me what you think of this site. I can be reached at: avageorge@hotmail.com
AHDI/MTIA Webinar Schedule - February 2009
Upcoming Webinars
To find out more about and register for any of the following AHDI webinars, click here.
AHDI WEBINARS
March 5
A Closer Look at the RMT Exam—FREE
Presenter: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F, and Cassie Uber
Time: 4 PM Pacific/7 PM Eastern
Registration Closes: February 26
March 13
Editing Speech Recognition Documents
Presenter: Victoria MacLaren
Time: 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern
CEC Given: 1 MT Tools
Registration Closes: March 6
March 18
Association Governance, Bylaws and Decision-Making
Presenter: Carol Croft, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 4 PM Pacific/7 PM Eastern
CEC Given: 2 Professional Development
Registration Closes: March 11
March 19
Benchmark KB: Your Complete Dashboard of Professional Resources—FREE
Presenter: Jerry Simmons
Time: 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern
CEC Given: N/A
Registration Closes: March 12
MTIA WEBINARS
Rebranding MTIA: A Changing Organization for Changing Times
At this webinar, Executive Committee officers of MTIA’s Board of Directors will outline plans to rebrand and rename our association.
March 3 is now the only date this webinar is being offered. Don’t miss your chance to be involved!
Dates: March 3
Times: 4–5 p.m. EST
Duration: 1 hour
Registration information: Login to the MTIA Members Only section to register.
Contact Tiffany Wagner at twagner@mtia.com or 800-543-MTIA if you need help with your log-in information.
To find out more about and register for any of the following AHDI webinars, click here.
AHDI WEBINARS
March 5
A Closer Look at the RMT Exam—FREE
Presenter: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F, and Cassie Uber
Time: 4 PM Pacific/7 PM Eastern
Registration Closes: February 26
March 13
Editing Speech Recognition Documents
Presenter: Victoria MacLaren
Time: 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern
CEC Given: 1 MT Tools
Registration Closes: March 6
March 18
Association Governance, Bylaws and Decision-Making
Presenter: Carol Croft, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 4 PM Pacific/7 PM Eastern
CEC Given: 2 Professional Development
Registration Closes: March 11
March 19
Benchmark KB: Your Complete Dashboard of Professional Resources—FREE
Presenter: Jerry Simmons
Time: 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern
CEC Given: N/A
Registration Closes: March 12
MTIA WEBINARS
Rebranding MTIA: A Changing Organization for Changing Times
At this webinar, Executive Committee officers of MTIA’s Board of Directors will outline plans to rebrand and rename our association.
March 3 is now the only date this webinar is being offered. Don’t miss your chance to be involved!
Dates: March 3
Times: 4–5 p.m. EST
Duration: 1 hour
Registration information: Login to the MTIA Members Only section to register.
Contact Tiffany Wagner at twagner@mtia.com or 800-543-MTIA if you need help with your log-in information.
About Me
- My name is Ava Marie George
- I have been a medical transcriptionist in the midwestern United States for over 15 years. I was lucky enough to attend a great school then practice transcription under the guidance of a wonderful mentor in the early 1990s. I have been involved with AHDI (formally AAMT) since 1999. I belong to MAHDI (Michigan Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity) for the same amount of time. I served as President of the Red Cedar Chapter of AHDI, Nominating Chair for AHDI, on the AHDI Nominating Committee, Associate Editor of JAAMT, and Delegate for Michigan to the House of Delegates for AHDI. I love my job and am inspired to be a part of the changes that are occurring in our field. I look forward to meeting others who have the same passion.
BE GOOD TO YOURSELF........IT'S YOUR HEALTH
AHDI theme for 2009.....GOING GREEN
Now, I know what you might be thinking....How can I go green and actually LIKE it? I say, pick the thing that you like to do the best and find a way to pick a green path. For me, I LOVE to read. I'll read anything that doesn't move....too fast! I had no idea how to bring my love to read along a new green path.
Well, it just so happens that my son Andy was lucky enough to buy one of those ipods with wifi on it on ebay for 75 dollars...Good, I say. Recycling, creating jobs for others, and taking green just that one step further........He got a reader on his ipod. Now he can download books from the net and read them on his ipod....
Okay...you've got my attention. Going green and reading anything that I want without taking one single tree off the planet....
Green....It's a good thing for us all!
What have you done to go green? Let me know at avageorge@hotmail.com
Now, I know what you might be thinking....How can I go green and actually LIKE it? I say, pick the thing that you like to do the best and find a way to pick a green path. For me, I LOVE to read. I'll read anything that doesn't move....too fast! I had no idea how to bring my love to read along a new green path.
Well, it just so happens that my son Andy was lucky enough to buy one of those ipods with wifi on it on ebay for 75 dollars...Good, I say. Recycling, creating jobs for others, and taking green just that one step further........He got a reader on his ipod. Now he can download books from the net and read them on his ipod....
Okay...you've got my attention. Going green and reading anything that I want without taking one single tree off the planet....
Green....It's a good thing for us all!
What have you done to go green? Let me know at avageorge@hotmail.com
Quotables....
There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something. ~Henry Ford
Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark. ~David Ogilvy
The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success. ~Henry Ward Beecher
If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. ~St. Clement of Alexandra
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. ~Arthur C. Clarke
Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark. ~David Ogilvy
The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success. ~Henry Ward Beecher
If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. ~St. Clement of Alexandra
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. ~Arthur C. Clarke
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