AAMA September Newsletter 2014

THE PRESCRIPTION ALBEMARLE AREA MEDICAL ASSISTANTS VOLUME 38 ISSUE 9
Sara VanHorn • (252) 312- 5156 • [email protected]
THE PRESCRIPTION
VOLUME 38 ISSUE 9


President’s Message
























Table of Contents
President’s Message Page 1
Heat Stroke Page 2-3
Meeting Minutes Page 4-5




If you know of a member that
needs to be remembered, please
inform our chaplain;

Mary Cullipher, CMA (AAMA)
[email protected]
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Greetings! By the time you get this newsletter our ladies will have
gone to summer seminar and returned. Looking forward to great
reports! Sad news, one our members, Debbie Jones had a CVA but
she is doing better. Prayers and concerns still welcome. Our own
Alethia Keaton will be speaking this month. Hope to see you all
there!
Sharon Godfrey CMA(AMA)CPC
Albemarle Area Medical Assistant’s President






NEXT MEETING INFO
PLACE:
ROOM 117
OWENS CENTER; YMCA
TIME:
7:00 PM
SPEAKER:
ALETHIA KEATON

TOPIC:
PERSONNEL RECORDS

DOOR PRIZE:
SHAVONNA BOONE

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Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Treatment
Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is a medical emergency. If
you suspect that someone has heat stroke, you should call 911 immediately and
render first aid until paramedics arrive.
Heat stroke often occurs as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as
heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), and heat exhaustion. But it can strike even if
you have no previous signs of heat injury.
Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which leads to
failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heat
stroke is a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with
complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high
temperatures. Other common symptoms include nausea, seizures, confusion,
disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma.
Symptoms of Heat Stroke:
The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 105 degrees
Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.
Other symptoms may include:
•Throbbing headache
•Dizziness and light-headedness
•Lack of sweating despite the heat
•Red, hot, and dry skin
•Muscle weakness or cramps
•Nausea and vomiting
•Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
•Rapid, shallow breathing
•Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
•Seizures
•Unconsciousness

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“Good actions give
strength to
ourselves and
inspire good
actions in others.”
- Plato
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“Strength does
not come from
physical capacity.
It comes from an
indomitable will.”

-Mahatma Gandhi
First Aid for Heat Stroke
If you suspect that someone has a heat stroke, immediately call 911 or transport the
person to a hospital. Any delay seeking medical help can be fatal.
While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an
air-conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and remove any
unnecessary clothing.
If possible, take the person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to
101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to
initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
•Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a sponge or
garden hose.
•Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because these areas
are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body
temperature.
•Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
If emergency response is delayed, call the hospital emergency room for additional
instructions.
After you've recovered from heat stroke, you'll probably be more sensitive to high
temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy
exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.

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Sara VanHorn • (252) 312- 5156 • [email protected]


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MEETING MINUTES

The Albemarle Area Medical Assistants August meeting was held on August 7, 2014 at the College of The Albemarle
Owens Center in Room OC117. There were 16 members and 5 student members in attendance. The meeting was called
to order by President Sharon Godfrey at 7:00 PM.
Chapter Chaplain Mary Cullipher, CMA (AAMA) gave the invocation.
Parliamentarian Grace Overton, LPN, CMA-C (AAMA) declared there was a quorum.
Cindy Hall, CMA(AAMA) CPC introduced the speaker, Mr. Richard Munden. Mr. Munden spoke on Non-Violent
Crisis Intervention.
A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes was made by Alethia Keaton and was seconded by Stella Gallop.
Motion was carried. Minutes were filed as presented with no corrections.
The Treasurer’s Report for August was presented by Treasurer Shavonna Boone, CMA (AAMA). The net worth was
reported at $3,708.73.
Appointed Officer Reports:
Chaplain [Mary Cullipher, CMA (AAMA)]: Grace's husband Jan is doing well. Deborah reported that Linda Sneed's
son Jeffrey is in hospice and requested that our Chapter send a card.
Parliamentarian [Grace Overton, LPN, CMA-C (AAMA)]: No report.
Committee Reports:
Budget and Finance [Shavonna Boone, CMA (AAMA)]: No report.
Bylaws [Stella Gallop, CMA-AC (AAMA)]: No report.
Education and Certification [Cindy Hall, CMA (AAMA), CPC]: Cindy is still working on next month's speaker and will
pass on the information when there is a concrete speaker.
Health Careers [Amber Meads, CMA (AAMA)]: Absent, no report.
Historian [Debbie Jones, CMA (AAMA)]: Anyone with pictures pass on to Debbie. She will be unable to attend
Summer Seminar, so anyone who is going please take pictures.
Hospitality [Debbie Anderson, LPN, CMA (AAMA)]: Absent. Next month’s meeting will be in OC117.
Membership [Rebecca Walker, CMA (AAMA), CPC, BS]: Absent. No report.
Newsletter [Sara VanHorn, CMA (AAMA)]: Anyone with updated emails should pass on to Sara.
Nominating Committee [Alethia Keaton]: The committee is working on the 2015 offices.
Publicity [Betty Lilly, CMA (AAMA)]: The notice about the meeting was in the paper.
Ways and Means [Stella Gallop, CMA-AC (AAMA)]: The October Workshop information has been posted on the
NCSMA website.
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Sara VanHorn • (252) 312- 5156 • [email protected]

MEETING MINUTES
Unfinished Business:
T-Shirts: Stephanie and Mary are still working on it. Prices and designs are still being worked on.
Winter Seminar 2015: The program is ready. The registration and program will be presented at the Summer Seminar.
Lois Jennings has the hotel rooms available for $89 a night at the Fairfield.
Our Chapter will request to use PayPal at the Summer Seminar and for permission to charge those who use it an extra
dollar to cover the costs.
New Business:
None.
Door Prize was won by Stella Gallop.
Motion was made to close the meeting by Lois Graham and was seconded by Betty Lilly. Motion was carried and
meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM with the reading of the Medical Assistants Creed.
Submitted by: Amanda Everett, CMA (AAMA)
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Tammy Batteiger, CMA (AAMA)
Shavonna Boone, CMA (AAMA)
Alex Bundy, CMA (AAMA)*
Dottie Cayton, CMA (AAMA)
Mary Cullipher, CMA (AAMA)
Amanda Everett, CMA (AAMA)
Stella Gallop, CMA-AC (AAMA)
Sharon Godfrey, CMA (AAMA), CPC
Lois Graham, CMA (AAMA), CPC
Cindy Hall, CMA (AAMA), CPC
Lois Jennings
Debbie Jones, CMA (AAMA)
Alethia Keaton
Deborah Lareva, CMA (AAMA)
Betty Lilly, CMA (AAMA)
Brittani Loveland, CMA (AAMA)
Grace Overton, LPN, CMA-C (AAMA)
Stephanie Reppy, CMA (AAMA)
Alicia Shaner, CMA (AAMA)*
Shereka Sutton, CMA (AAMA)*
Sara VanHorn, CMA (AAMA)*
* denotes student member
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