4th of July Fun Facts:
John Hancock was the very first to sign the Declaration of Independence. As a very ambitious man, he signed in very large print in the middle of the document so the rest would have to sign around it.
Benjamin Franklin really wanted the turkey to be pronounced as the national bird. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, chose the bald eagle instead.
Back in July 1776, the U.S. population was 2.5 million people, whereas, according to Census.gov. on July 1, 2009, the population was 307 million, an increase of 0.86 percent since July 1, 2008.
What better way to spend the Fourth of July than in a town called America? In the U.S. there are a few towns named this way. An example? America, a ghost town in Oklahoma.
There are one in four chances that the hot dogs and pork sausages you are eating on Independence day will come from the State of Iowa. Indeed, in March 2010, Iowa was home to about 18.9 millions of hogs and pigs.
And what about those juicy steaks and char grilled burgers? Chances are very high, your beef is coming from Texas, the Lone Star State. In 2008, Texas produced 6.5 billion pounds of cattle, about 1/6 of the total main production in the United States.
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Are baked beans on your table? Chances are one in three that your baked beans were produced in North Dakota. Indeed, this state produced about 34% of the nations production of dry edible beans in 2009.
Potato salad is one the most appreciated foods served for the Nation's birthday. Chances are very high the potatoes you are eating come from Idaho or Washington State . Indeed, half of the Nation's productions comes from these States in 2009.
If fireworks are in your Independence day plans consider that 209 million dollars is the value of fireworks that were imported from China in 2009. A quite pricey way to celebrate, but after all, what is a Fourth of July without fireworks?
The purpose of the parade is to remind Americans of the true meaning of Independence Day. It is a patriotic, truly our-home-town, celebration of America's birthday.
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A Message from the President
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As we head into this 4th of July weekend, I hope that all of you enjoy the festivities and celebrate our nation's independence. Each day that we enjoy in our homes and many of the personal decisions that we make are truly a blessing in America. We salute our servicemen and women who continue to provide us with a valuable sense of freedom.
Speaking of appreciation, our team at National values your organization and career decisions. We feel that our service is not measured in dollars and cents. It's in the way your account manager truly listens to you after a challenging day in the OR; or recognizing that you want to be in a state near family. As a client, it's the peace of mind knowing your account manager has carefully screened your candidates to the point of knowing every detail.
The care and time spent with both our providers and clients is evidenced in our 80 percent return rate on placements and the many referrals we get. When you talk to our team at National Anesthesia, I know you'll feel that they are genuinely listening to what your career goals are and in what you, as a client, really need! I hope that when you hang up the phone each and every time, you feel that you have just talked to a friend. Our mission is to make the right connection for YOU, to go above and beyond consistently.
As you read through this edition of National News, I hope you will enjoy the articles we have selected this month.
Happy Fourth of July!
Stephen Read, President
National Anesthesia Services, Inc.
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Quote of the month
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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates vision for tomorrow."
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Melody Beattie
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77th Annual AANA Meeting
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The 77th annual AANA meeting is right around the corner! If you will be attending this year, August 7-11, please stop by and see us at booth #203. Jill Binder, Randi Carter, and Jason Read will be representing National Anesthesia this year and can't wait to see you. Please stop by and say hi!
This annual meeting will be a special one. While we are in Seattle, National will also have the opportunity to meet Ruth Ann Young who is the head of Operation Iraq-Afghanistan: The Spirit of Christmas. As some of you know National has been donating to Operation Iraq-Afghanistan for the past couple of years. Ruth Ann will be driving out to Seattle to meet Jill, Randi and Jason. On behalf of National they will be presenting Ruth Ann with a check to aid Operation Iraq-Afghanistan: The Spirit of Christmas in their task of delivering care packages to the troops on the front lines. It is great to be a part of such an amazing organization. They bring joy to so many soldiers and give them a wonderful Christmas gift each year.
If you would like to find out more about Operation Iraq-Afghanistan: The Spirit of Christmas please visit http://www.operationiraq.org/.
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Randi Carter-Recruiter of the Year
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This month's issue of LocumLife features the "2010 Recruiters of the Year Showcase." Beginning in March locum tenens providers were able to go online and nominate their favorite recruiter for this award by explaining how the person had made a difference in their professional lives. There were many submissions and one of National's own, Randi Carter, was selected as a Recruiter of the Year. Congratulations Randi!! In our opinion this is much deserved, thank you for always doing a tremendous job and for representing National so well. You can view the June issue online at http://locumlife.com/digital. Click on "Recruiters of the Year" on the cover to go directly to that section.
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Surgeons Call for Robotic Surgery Credentialing
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The popularity of the da Vinci surgical robot coupled with a lack of thorough training programs has prompted a group of surgeons to demand the acceptance of training standards and credentialing for the technique.
Members of the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons say that participation in a proctored training program should be a pre-requisite for any surgeon seeking privileges to operate with a robotic device. The surgeons published their recommendations in the September issue of the Journal of Urology and plan to present the call for standards in October at the World Congress of Endourology in Munich, Germany.
Surgeons using the robots without adequate training can result in overly long procedures and compromise patient safety, say the authors. "The more you do, the better you're going to get. The question is at what point are you doing safe surgery," said Kevin Zorn, MD, an assistant professor of surgery and urology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, in a published report. A surgeon needs to use a robot at least 20 times in order to become familiar with it and operate it safely, said Dr. Zorn, who has performed more than 500 robotic procedures.
The robot's widespread adoption, especially for prostate surgery, has surpassed the manufacturer's ability to train everyone who wants to use it, said Dr. Zorn. "Intuit did a great job getting out and promoting it, but really didn't think about making sure we're doing safe surgery."
Kent Steinriede
www.outpatientsurgery.net
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Tip of the Week
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The Surgery Center of Oxford in Oxford, Ala., has discovered the benefits of applying adhesive temperature strips to the foreheads of patients of all ages when they arrive in pre-op and leaving them there through discharge. According to Donna Reid, MSN, RN, the strips save nurses time, as compared to locating, preparing and operating electronic thermometers. While the strips cost more per patient than thermometer probes, they require no batteries, maintenance or monitor replacement. They decrease pediatric anxiety and their accuracy and quick response is not affected by a patient's breathing or fluid intake.
www.outpatientsurgery.net
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