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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
10/24/11
Dear 2011 MGPHO Membership & Educational Convention Participants:
Thank you to all Member's and Guest's that joined us in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I appreciate your attendance in yet again another exciting and
informative convention by our Vendors, Committee Members, Presenters’
& BODs.
We had approximately 140 attendees. This is the largest turn out to date for a MGPHO Membership & Educational Convention.
We offered educational and technical seminars to help advance the
development of your business and career. I think everyone took full
advantage of the great opportunities, attended the seminars, and had a
great time mingling with your fellow members.
Thank you to our presenters and Rickey Rutherford’s Education Committee for another fine year of great topics and speakers:
Mark Allen – BeaconMedaes – Developments in WAGD
Jim Lucas – Tri-Tech Medical – Emerging Technology: Back feed Products & Hybrid Manifolds
Keith Ferrari – Praxair - Case Studies: Accidents & Incidents
Jonathan Willard – Certified Medical Gas Services – Standardized Testing Procedure for MGVS
Dr. Verne Brown – ENMET – Medical Gas Analyzer Sensor Technical Capabilities & Limitations
Jim Cornish – Gasmet Technologies – Applying FTIR Gas Measurement Technology to Med/Env Testing
Gerhard Gschwandtner – Comprehensive – Infection Control
All the NFPA 99, 2012 Panel Members
Also, Tim Helm, George Scott (& Team) & Rickey Rutherford for the Open Forum, Grey Area Talks & Technical Panel.
Special Thanks to the Harold Moret from the Copper Development Organization for his impromptu presentation on Copper.
Extraordinary efforts went into the planning of this Convention - a
year’s worth of volunteer time in organizing and coordinating.
Demonstrating once again the dedication and the commitment of the
members who contributed their valuable time for this great event.
Thank you Cheryl Moon & Friends that help support this fine Organization.
Thanks to the BOD:
Corky Bishop, VP Structure
Scott Jussel, VP Membership
Rickey Rutherford, VP Education
Al Moon, VP Finance
Jonathan Willard, VP Legal
Richard Miller, VP Credentials
Carmine Yevoli, Secretary
Thank to all the Committee work completed and being worked on for the future good of the Organization.
Congratulations to Scott Jussel, Corky Bishop & Ricky
Rutherford being elected back onto the BOD. Their reelection to the BOD
validates the excellent work these gentlemen have done for the
organization. – Thank you!
Also, George Scott received the MGPHO Annual "Exceptional Service
Award" given to the person who has shown passion, dedication and desire
to improve the Health Care Industry and the person who represents the
ideals of the Organization. In addition to a Plaque for George, MGPHO
presented a check to George's favorite Charity in George's name.
I would also like to thank all the vendors who participated in this
year’s convention and displayed their latest in products and technology:
Class 1, Inc.
TRI Air Testing, Inc
Milwaukee Valve
BC Group International, Inc.
Trace Analytics, LLC
Powerex, Inc.
ENMET Corporation
Gasmet Technologies, Inc.
Tri-Tech Medical, Inc.
And any other Vendors, I may have not listed.
MGPHO member attendance and participation in the convention benefits
MGPHO directly by producing vital income to fund our programs for the
next year and allow of members to spread the word about our
Organization.
Thanks again and safe traveling,
Keith Ferrari, CPD, CMGV
MGPHO President
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NFPA Update
06/16/11
At the annual meeting of the NFPA, which was held recently, a new edition of NFPA 99 was presented for vote. With a couple of minor changes in wording, the document passed. This means that a new edition of NFPA 99 will be issued in November or December of this year, and it will have a February, 2012, effective date. The document will be as published in the ROP with minor changes as amended in the ROC. Those members of MGPHO that contributed proposed changes are thanked for their input.
David B. Mohile, CMGV Member of the (NFPA) Technical Committee on Piping
Important Notice: Any opinion expressed is the personal opinion of the author, and does not necessarily represent the official position of the NFPA or its Technical Committees.
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State-By-State Medical Gas Codes Survey
01/02/09
Please take a moment to respond to a survey that has been initiated by the
State-By-State Medical Gas Codes committee. Your response will be helpful,
and participation is easy. Just click on the link below:
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