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Why Preach Romans?
10/2/2008 2:24:21 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The Book of Romans has always been one of my favorites for two reasons. First, the doctrinal truths helped me understand justification, redemption and propitiation when I was a brand new Christian. I have never doubted my salvation in large part because I was encouraged to read this book as a new believer. I like this book for a second reason because I met my wife Beth in a Romans class at Moody Bible Institute. Reading this book always makes me think of her."
Teaching Students The Applicational Power Of The Big Idea
10/31/2008 2:23:44 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Expository messages sometimes seem irrelevant. Often the reason is that the big idea is stated in exegetical, rather than applicational terms. This paper discusses how to teach students to use the big idea as the applicational core of the message."
Theology: A Master Key for Unlocking Application in Biblical Preaching
10/30/2008 2:23:05 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Application is missing from many biblical sermons because preachers do not see a common link between the original audience and people hearing God’s word today. This paper explains how the theology of the biblical text links the modern audience to the original audience."
How to Share the Gospel Clearly
10/29/2008 2:22:02 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Once, when I was invited to preach at an evangelistic rally in Dallas, the organizing pastor introduced me to a dear woman before the meeting. He had talked with her previously, but remained unsure whether she was saved or not. He left me alone with her, so I asked some "diagnostic" questions to find out for myself. I concluded that she did not really understand the Gospel, so I explained it to her as clearly as I could, then led her to place her faith in Christ."
Keep it Clear and Simple
10/28/2008 2:21:30 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
What does a person have to believe in order to be saved? I have heard everything from "Believe in God" and "Obey the Ten Commandments" (or "Obey the Sermon on the Mount") to "Just believe that Jesus loves you."
The Number One Mistake Most Preachers and Communicators Make
10/27/2008 2:20:24 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The past few days I've been in a seminar with Willie Jolley, one of the top motivational speakers in the country and a recent inductee into the Speaker's Hall of Fame, who shared the business side of motivational speaking with a few of us. It was a great experience and provided me with the kind of information I need as I begin this new part of God's journey for me. However, after I asked Willie the following question, "What would you say is the number one mistake that new speakers make as they begin their professional speaking careers?", it dawned on me that if someone asked me that question about preachers, I would know exactly how to answer that question."
How to Fix the Most Common Preaching/ Communication Problem
10/26/2008 2:19:29 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Have you ever started a message and quickly come to the conclusion, they're not with me? It's a terrible feeling, isn't it? I like to call that the, "Hey God, this one's for you!" moment. None of us likes being there. It's pure pain. So, how do we get around that?"
Wayne Shaw on "The Lord's Supper, Baptism, and the Pulpit"
10/24/2008 2:48:14 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The Lord’s Supper, baptism, and the pulpit are vital to each other. They are more than symbols, but they do have symbolic value. Baptism signals our initiation into Christ and his church. The Lord’s Supper reminds us of Christ’s death for our sins."
MEGACHURCHES: The Coach in the Pulpit
10/24/2008 2:47:16 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"College sports grow in popularity and appeal each year. The players on a team come and go, so the spotlight always falls on the head coach. The life of a college coach offers a good analogy for understanding the role of a megachurch senior minister."
Dean M. Christensen on "Integrity in the Pulpit"
10/24/2008 2:46:04 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Over the past several years, cheating and plagiarism have surfaced as hot topics in academia, the news media, and more recently, the church. Several high-profile cases involve pastors of large churches who resigned, or were fired or suspended for repeated instances of "borrowing" sermons from various sources without attribution.
Aaron Chambers, "Invisibility vs. Visibility"
10/24/2008 2:42:30 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
". . . preaching puts a man in an awkward position where he has to capture people's attention only to redirect their attention to someone else."
Alan Larue on "How Can They Hear with a Preacher?"
10/24/2008 2:40:54 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"For some time I have been concerned about the future of the preaching ministry of our churches. In fact, I believe congregations with a paid ministry staff may already be facing a crisis."
David Erickson on "What Good is Preaching?
10/24/2008 2:39:12 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"It is 9:30 Sunday morning. The stage is set for a solitary spokesman to assume his place behind a public pulpit. As this speaker shuffles his notes into final arrangement, the audience before him is doing some arranging of their own. One by one they begin to assume a physical posture that will allow them to tolerate the coming session. Over the years they have become quite adept at learning to look alert, while, in fact, being aloof."
Eddie Lowen on "How to Preach Like an Amateur"
10/24/2008 2:36:00 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching must be biblical, and might be expository. . . preaching must be personal, and might be original.
Chuck Sackett on "What’s Happening with Contemporary Preaching?"
10/24/2008 2:10:07 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. A critique if four emerging approaches to sermon writing. "Contemporary preaching has moved us in positive directions. It has forced us to take seriously the changing interests and worldviews of our listeners. It has reminded us that the message is critical, but so is the method. Contemporary preaching has caused all thoughtful preachers to ask if they are connecting with a changing world."
Chuck Sackett on "The Elusive Illustration: Letting the Text Provide"
10/23/2008 1:00:00 AM Dr. Chuck Sackett PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching.org. "Every preacher knows the challenge of finding the right image or illustration. Most have made friends with 10,000 Illustrations for Every Occasion (at least us old guys) or preachingonline.com or preachingtoday.com (this list is nearly endless). But is there a better way? At least a way that makes those tools as potent as possible?"
Barney Wells on "Preaching, Prayer, and Conflict"
10/22/2008 2:16:55 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "Don’t wait until two or three weeks before a change and then rush in a barrage of sermons. Treat the topic as it comes up in the normal course of preaching through a book or series over several months. The bigger the change, the further in advance you should start preaching about the issues involved. Conflict can be prevented by making sure the entire congregation understands the biblical basis behind a change the church is making."
J. Michael Shannon on "Preaching at the Speed of Light"
10/20/2008 2:31:23 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "The prospect of preaching adapting to modern times does not bother me. What concerns me is the number of those, even those friendly to the Christian faith, who wonder if preaching is outdated and if it will survive."
Gary Weedman on 'Preaching?' or 'Sharing?'
10/19/2008 2:29:11 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. ". . . it is helpful to think of these three categories of New Testament speech as concentric circles with the gospel at the core, expanding to the second circle of teaching about the gospel, expanding to the third circle of contemporary application of the teaching."
Mark Taylor on "The Problems with Original Preaching"
10/17/2008 2:28:07 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "After weighing what our writers this week have said about stolen sermons, I’ve decided something: Originality can be overrated. Am I the only one who feels this way?"
J. Michael Shannon on "Finding Illustration Gold Mines"
10/15/2008 2:21:48 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "The way some people talk, one would think that illustrations are appendages to a sermon. A minister doesn’t write a sermon and then add illustrations. Illustrations are as much a part of the sermon as the reasoning or outline. Many ministers can testify that an illustration is frequently all people remember of a sermon."
Integrative Classroom on Preaching
10/14/2008 11:00:00 PM Kent Anderson PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching.org. Kent Anderson has assembled 17 articles describing an integrative approach to biblical preaching. Begin with the first article and follow the links through to the end to gain an overview of Anderson's holistic approach to preaching. Includes sample sermons by Bill Hybels, Fred Craddock, Colin Smith, and R.C. Sproul.
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Team Orion Vortex Digital Servos
9/24/2008 7:18:57 AM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM


Team Orion is proud to announce its new line of Vortex Digital Servos; with four different models making it easy to find the servo you need.

Thanks to high quality aluminum gears, powerful and precise motors and an aluminum heat sink, these high-end servos are perfect for the most serious of model car enthusiast. If you're looking for quality and power at a hard-to-beat in price look no further than Vortex Digital!



Part numbers: Servos
ORI68000 Vortex Digital Servo VDS-2015 (20kg/0.15sec)
ORI68001 Vortex Digital Servo VDS-1007 (10kg/0.07sec)
ORI68002 Vortex Digital Servo VDS-1409 (14kg/0.09sec)

Part numbers: Spare Parts
ORI68500 Complete case with screw (VDS2015-1007-1409)
ORI68501 VDS2015 Metal Gear Set
ORI68503 VDS1007 Metal Gear Set
ORI68505 VDS1409 Metal Gear Set
ORI68508 VDS Servo Horn Set
ORI68509 VDS Mounting Hardware




Source: http://www.teamorion.com
CUBE Low Friction Spur Series - Blue Version
9/24/2008 5:59:44 AM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM



CUBE Low Friction Spur Series - Blue Version

- Great Balance
- Ultimate efficiency
- Lowest Friction
- Lightened and profiled for performance
- Great for 1/10 Touring, 1/12 Fan car, 1/10 Offroad
- Available with 64P 86T ~ 120T





Source: http://cuberacing.net/

XRAY XT8 + GO .28 Engine - Korea Truggy National Championship 2008
9/22/2008 9:31:18 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM
 






New LRP Engine ZR.21R X Review
4/21/2008 10:03:43 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM





Features:
1/8 Offroad
Engine Size: .21 (3.49cm)

Exhaust: Rear Exhaust

Bore: 16.26mm

Stroke: 16.80mm

Liner: ABC

Number of ports: 5+1 ports
Crankshaft: 14.0mm / 10.0mm bore / SG-shaft / special Turbo scoops

Crankcase: LRP XTEC .21 Heavy-Duty Competition, black coloured

Piston: Fully CNC-machined, high-silicium alloy

Connection Rod: Fork shaped aluminium using double bushings

Glowplug: Hot Turbo style, LRP Turbo #6 (#35160) recommended

Carburetor: LRP PowerCarb 14SV-2 thermally protected with 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0mm changeable venturi inserts

lighweight composite/aluminium/steel design

Power Output: 2.71 HP

Max. RPM:  35,400 rpm

Weight: 340g


High-Competition 1/8 Buggy and Truggy engine
State-of the-art components of highest quality
SG crankshaft
XTEC competition crankcase
World wide race legal






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Source: http://artrc.net
JConcepts Rock Steady Rock Crawler body
4/21/2008 10:01:04 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM





Rock Steady – Crawler body
Part # - 0055
(Direct fit for Axial Scorpion)

 

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Rock Steady body for the Axial Scorpion.  Designed utilizing the minimum dimension requirements, the Rock Steady is USRCCA 2.2 class competition ready.  The Rock Steady body styling presents an edgy, realistic design while incorporating many radical styling details for added style and performance, which only JConcepts can bring you.  While JConcepts is known for innovative race proven designs the Rock Steady shows that JConcepts is also - Ready to Rock.

 

Rock Steady – Features:

 

  • Original JConcepts styling
  • Crawl inspired, realistic, edgy design
  • Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
  • Window masks and detailed decal sheet



Source: http://artrc.net/

JConcepts new Hi-Flow body for the T4
4/21/2008 9:22:14 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM
 


Illuzion - RC10T4 Hi-Flow body
Part # - 0062 (fits Associated RC10T4)

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance.  Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion "Hi-Flow" body stand out from the rest.

Illuzion – RC10T4 Hi-Flow Features:

* Original Illuzion styling
* Race inspired body design
* Illuzionized narrow cab and cove hood scoop
* Clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film
* Window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet




 
 
 
 



Source: http://jconcepts.net/
NEW Traxxas E-Revo!
4/21/2008 9:20:40 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM
 


Official Press Release:

Engineered by Traxxas, the ground-breaking molded E-Revo chassis sets a new benchmark for electric monster truck looks and performance. The E-Revo chassis combines art and function to deliver a lightweight, integrated, and rigid platform that maximizes strength and reduces weight. Looking forward, the chassis was designed to accommodate new battery technologies and for the extreme speeds and torque of brushless power systems. By combining the battery compartments with the chassis design, the battery packs can sit low and close to the center of the truck, plus valuable chassis surface is freed up to accommodate the electronics for a clean layout. This keeps the center of gravity (CG) as low as possible and increases side-to-side agility by keeping most of the weight close to the center.

Intergrated Center Skidplate

A heavy-duty integrated skidplate provides rigid support to virtually eliminate power robbing chassis flex, plus it protects the center driveline while providing a smooth, sleek monocoque-style lower chassis surface. The front and center skidplates key together and flow seamlessly for a smooth snag-free design. The transmission can easily be removed via four access holes and a door for accessing the rear drive shaft.

Traxxas Tough Bulkheads

Traxxas engineering muscle is visible in the high-tech bulkhead design. These incredibly detailed bulkheads use intricate internal webbing to offer brute force strength with no unnecessary weight. The bulkheads are tightly integrated with the composite chassis to provide a rock-solid foundation for the suspension without extraneous braces and stiffeners.

Formula-1 Style High Downforce Wing

The streamlined style of the Revo wing incorporates Formula 1 styling and functionality. The extra down force enables steady, controllable flight and positive rear traction in any situation.

Adjustable Wing Height

Traxxas engineered a technologically advanced wing mount specifically for Revo. The cross-brace has two positions for variable wing heights. Mount the cross-brace in the upper location for more down force, or bolt it in the lower position for faster top speeds. The wing mount offers three deflection angle adjustments for precision track tuning.

Black-Chrome Race Bumpers

New race-inspired bumpers are trimmed down for an all-out racing look and coated in a beautiful black-chrome finish for an aggressive, yet sleek appearance.

Low Center of Gravity/High Center Ground Clearance

E-Revo seems to do the impossible by providing extremely high center ground clearance (about 4-inches!) and an extremely low center of gravity (CG) on the same truck. It's the result of careful engineering that places heavier items such as the transmission, battery packs, and the motors as low in the chassis configuration as possible. Even E-Revo's unique laydown shock configuration contributes to lowering the CG. The high center ground clearance combined with E-Revo's extreme suspension articulation make E-Revo the most versatile electric monster truck ever conceived.

Battery Comparement Vents

Resembling the exhaust ducts of a turbine powered jet, the futuristic battery vents are securely mounted on the chassis. In addition to offering entrance and exit cooling, the oversized openings incorporate latches that insert into the battery door clasps. The battery compartment vents symbolize the sleek and high-tech image that places E-Revo in a class of its own.

Futuristic Chassis Desgin

Engineered by Traxxas, the ground-breaking molded E-Revo chassis sets a new benchmark for electric monster truck looks and performance. The E-Revo chassis combines art and function to deliver a lightweight, integrated, and rigid platform that maximizes strength and reduces weight. Looking forward, the chassis was designed to accommodate new battery technologies and for the extreme speeds and torque of brushless power systems. By combining the battery compartments with the chassis design, the battery packs can sit low and close to the center of the truck, plus valuable chassis surface is freed up to accommodate the electronics for a clean layout. This keeps the center of gravity (CG) as low as possible and increases side-to-side agility by keeping most of the weight close to the center.

Quick Release Battery Doors

The futuristic chassis design incorporates enclosed battery compartments into the sides of the chassis for an ultra-clean look even with the battery packs installed. Innovative quick release battery doors mount directly to the chassis, so there are no clips or hold downs to lose during battery swaps. The doors pivot down using a hinged design and dual clasps secure the tops of the battery doors for impact-proof security.

To open the battery doors depress the latches and pull on the battery door tabs. To close the doors simply press on the door until the latches snap into place.

Adjustable Battery Compartments

Keyed, adjustable L-braces located inside the battery compartments allow the battery packs to be positioned in multiple incremental positions from front to rear for precise weight bias tuning. A top mounted, spring loaded clip holds battery packs securely at the lowest point to keep the CG as low as possible.

Other Features include the following:

Torque-control slipper clutch
Sealed Revo diffs
Super-duty Revo driveshafts
Hex hardware
Recessed screws
Extra strong body mounts & shortened body posts
Heavy-duty turnbuckles
EVX-2 Waterproof 16.8V ESC with 3 profiles, thermal shutdown protection, and Training mode
Traxxas high-current connectors
Twin Titan 550 motors
Sealed watertight receiver box
4-channel micro receiver, giving you extra room to grow! Also features two steering servo ports, eliminating the need for a Y-harness
Dual Digital high-torque 2075 waterproof servos


Source: http://www.rc411.com/


 



HPI Flux BL system
4/21/2008 9:19:18 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM



Official Press Release:

Experience the extreme power and efficiency that brushless technology offers with the new Flux Brushless system from HPI Racing. Blazing power comes from the Flux Warp brushless motor, precisely controlled by the Flux Motiv electronic speed control. Add your choice of batteries from NiMh to Li-Po for a brushless system that is clean, quiet, powerful, and truly plug-and-play!

Flux Motiv Brushless ESC

Features:

6-8 cell NiMH / NiCd or 2 Cell Lithium Polymer (with 5700Kv Motor)

6-12 cell NiMH / NiCd or 2-3 Cell Lithium Polymer (with 4600Kv and below Motor)

70A* Continuous / 380A burst current

Ultra low resistance (.0007 ohms / phase)

Sensorless technology eliminates additional sensor wiring and complexity

Lithium Compatible**. Programmable Lithium under-voltage cutoff protects delicate Lithium packs from over-discharge

*25C temperature, 5mph air flow through heat sink minimum. Burst current: < 2 seconds duration, 1% Duty cycle
**ESC must be programmed for Lithium cutoff when using Lithium batteries.

Flux Warp 5700Kv Brushless Motor

Features:

Oversized precision sealed bearings

2.3mm 1/8" Hardened Steel Shaft

Slotless stator design delivers smooth, linear torque

Triple insulated windings for long life

#100416 Flux Motiv Brushless ESC
#100420 Flux Warp 5700Kv Brushless Motor
#1511 Flux Brushless System


Source: http://www.rc411.com/


 
Team Trinity Edition 3800mAh Li-Po
4/21/2008 9:18:20 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM

Official Press Release:

This is the Team Trinity Edition 3800 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery Pack at 25c +. The pack comes encased with carbon-look case.

These batteries must be charged ONLY with a charger designed to charge Lithium Polymer batteries which can apply the "Constant Current/Constant Voltage" (CC/CV) charge technique.


FEATURES:

Specifically designed for use in R/C Racing Vehicles.
Cells are housed in a durable, crash resistant plastic outter case.
30% longer run-time and 30% less weight than traditional NiCd and NiMH cells.
Lifespan up to 10 times longer than NiCd and NiMH cells with no memory effect.
Can be charged hours or days ahead of time.
May be used and recharged limitless times per day.
Installed equalizing/balancing port.

INCLUDES:

Team Trinity Edition 3800mAh Li-Po.

REQUIRES:

Charger such as the Team Trinity Lipo Battery Charger.

SPECS:

Length: 5.4" (137.5mm)
Width: 1.8" (45mm)
Height: .91" (23mm)
Weight: 10oz (285g)
Number of Cells: 2
Capacity: 3800mAh
Charge rate: 1C (4.8 amps)
Cutoff voltage: 2.7 volts per cell
Output voltage: 7.4 volts nominal

Part# TRI20620 - Available in May!


Source: http://www.rc411.com

Byron Race Gen 2
4/21/2008 9:17:06 PM (RC FORUM) RC FORUM







Whether you are an experienced Byron customer or you are a first time Byron Fuel user, you are about to experience the largest single and most measurable improvement in car fuels in decades!
Byron Originals has engineered a unique and revolutionary lubrication package that combines a greatly increased flow rate with increased film strengths that enhance performance while increasing lubrication qualities. The new Byron Gen2 lube designs allow greater unloading and expanded power curves through increased flow rates of the same oil percentages — and not by decreasing lubrication. The result: Performance AND engine protection only previously dreamed of.

Increased flow rates and increased film strengths of the Gen2 package produce less heat. Less heat produces a broader and less critical needle setting. Increased flow rates enable leaner needle settings which result in more laps per tank and less pitting for fuel.



Attention current Byron RACE users:
You may find Gen2 will run a little fat at your current needle valve settings. You can expect to set your needle to a slightly leaner setting with Gen2 Fuels.

Leaner operation for substantially GREATER MILEAGE!
Consistently COOLER OPERATION!
EASIER, less elusive TUNING!
ENHANCED FLOWABILITY!
High-Pressure Film Strength leaves engine well lubricated following runs and guarantees LESS ENGINE WEAR than you’d expect from a greasy, high oil content sport fuel!
INDUCTION SEALED BOTTLE eliminates contamination and keeps fuel fresh until you are ready to use it!
Backed by the proven Byron Pledge of Quality and Consistency!



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Dear Subscriber,
11/30/2008 11:00:15 PM Safe Lifting News
Welcome to the latest issue of Safe Lifting News, a pro bono electronic newsletter designed to keep you informed about what's happening in the world of safe patient lifting and caregiver injury prevention.

Please consider taking the Reader Poll below... and we always encourage our readers to submit questions for our popular column, "Ask the Lift Doctor." Just use the link below.

Sincerely,

Melissa Nowitz
Editor in Chief
888-545-6671
melissa.nowitz@liko.com

This Month's Poll:
11/30/2008 11:00:14 PM Safe Lifting News
In your opinion, which of the following, if adopted, would make your caregiver injury prevention program more effective? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being least effective and 5 most effective.
"Getting Creative" - Developing ways to sustain a Safe Patient Handling program
11/30/2008 11:00:13 PM Safe Lifting News

Faced with the challenge of sustaining their safe patient handling program - and building even more enthusiasm among caregivers - committee members at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital devised an "Olympic Class" competition among caregiver staff. The competition involved activities such as Jeopardy type questions to earn drawing tickets; participation in an "event" (demo of equipment); or simply USE OF the lifting equipment on a unit and placement of an entry in the "Get Caught!" box. Click here to see a variety of the participants' contributions, or if you'd like to communicate with the hospital directly, contact Karen Canfield (kjcanfie@stvincent.org) or phone (317) 338-6576.

SAVE THE DATE! - March 29 - April 3, 2009
11/30/2008 11:00:12 PM Safe Lifting News

for the
9th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference
to be held at the
Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Pre-Conference Programs-March 29, 2009
Post Conference Programs-April 3, 2009
Program Director Audrey Nelson, PhD, RN, FAAN

For complete information and registration:
http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/sphm/

This conference is sponsored by: VISN 8: VA Sunshine Healthcare Network; VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry; James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital; University of South Florida (USF Health); American Nurses Association; American Physical Therapy Association; National Association of Bariatric Nurses; National Back Exchange; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Course Description: This conference will provide participants with cutting edge research, best practices, and lessons learned in safe patient handling. The conference includes diverse learning opportunities, including plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, workshops, "hands on" practice sessions, poster sessions, and a large exhibit hall with new and emerging technologies. Innovations from around the world will be presented, addressing such topics as safety legislation, practice tips, technology solutions, effective training techniques, successful organizational strategies, and building a business case for safe patient handling programs. Detailed conference materials will include cognitive aids and tools to facilitate implementation of best practices.

Target Audience: This conference is designed to meet the needs of direct health care providers, managers, administrators, risk managers, educators, industrial hygienists/safety professionals, and researchers of any discipline who are interested in advancing safety for patients and caregivers. To meet the needs of a diverse audience, focused tracks have been established for:

  1. Direct Patient Care Providers and Unit-Based Peer Leaders
  2. Facility Champions/ Program Implementation
  3. Research/Advanced
  4. Specialty Focus Areas
  5. Therapists
  6. Technologies & Practical Techniques

Conference Objective: Upon the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

  1. Identify three best practices for patient care ergonomics.
  2. Assess technological solutions for safe patient handling and movement.
  3. Describe three ergonomic hazards common in patient care settings.
  4. Use effective strategies to educate direct care providers, students, and administrators about patient care ergonomics.
  5. Formulate strategies for reducing risk to caregivers at your facility.
  6. Assess the cost/benefit of various interventions to reduce the risk for musculoskeletal injuries in patient care providers.

Poster Submission: Submitted poster abstracts should follow closely with the purpose of the conference. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words in length stating the research study or program description. All abstracts must be received on or before December 19, 2008. Authors will be notified of acceptance no later than January 23, 2009. See web site for details on abstract submission. For more information contact Mary Matz at 813-558-3928 or Mary.Matz@va.gov.

Exhibits: For information regarding exhibit opportunities, contact Valerie Kelleher at 813-558-3948 or Valerie.Kelleher@va.gov

Reading Room: Indian Health Service Pursues Safe Patient Handling
11/30/2008 11:00:11 PM Safe Lifting News

The Indian Health Service publishes a newsletter, "The HIS Primary Care Provider," for health professionals working with American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Sept., 2008 issue featured an article you may find interesting entitled, "Coming to a Hospital Near You: Safe Patient Handling and Movement." To review the entire article click here.

Bariatric Topics - Worldwide: Dealing with Patient Obesity (New South Wales, Australia)
11/30/2008 11:00:10 PM Safe Lifting News

Bariatric Topics

Bariatric patients are weighing heavily on the NSW health system. The number of obese admissions has sky-rocketed in the past eight years. At Manning Base Hospital there were 37 obese patients admitted in 2001, compared to this year where the hospital has already admitted 265 obese patients. That's a seven-fold increase in seven years. Read more here.

Bariatric Topics - Worldwide: Best Practices for Safe Handling of the Morbidly Obese Patient (U.S.)
11/30/2008 11:00:09 PM Safe Lifting News
The guidelines in this article are original and were developed by a task force of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses. A task force synthesized a group of requirements identified as important for the typical facility to proceed with safety-oriented initiatives. In addition to their recommendations is a bibliography that contains 32 separate article references selected for group review. Click here to order your copy of the article reprint.
Bariatric Topics - Worldwide: Obese Patients put Strain on Hospital's Resources (Kent, UK)
11/30/2008 11:00:08 PM Safe Lifting News
Patients who weigh as much as an adult polar bear or a Harley-Davidson motorbike are creating a strain on equipment, not to mention resources, in north Kent. Read how the Darent Valley Hospital is coping with the problem here.
Bariatric Topics - Worldwide: Strategies for Accommodating Obese Patients in Acute Care Settings (U.S.)
11/30/2008 11:00:07 PM Safe Lifting News
According to this article, "hospitals are struggling to serve a growing number of obese patients and are turning to design experts for advice on creating facilities to accommodate these patients. Healthcare organizations across the nation are also changing their care delivery practices to address the increasing needs of our increasingly obese population." Read the entire article here.
For more information on Bariatrics, please visit the hot topics section
11/30/2008 11:00:06 PM Safe Lifting News
Ask The Lift Doctor: Laundering and Infection Control: Sanitizing a chair exposed to c. dificile
11/30/2008 11:00:05 PM Safe Lifting News
My grandmother's chair has been exposed to c. dif and I need to know what is best to sanitize the chair and get rid of the germ.

Pam Barker
Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation
Ask The Lift Doctor: Ergonomics: Lifting a hospice patient without discomfort or injury
11/30/2008 11:00:04 PM Safe Lifting News
I am taking care of my terminally ill father at home. I would like instructions as to the proper way to lift him without causing injury.

Rita Indeglio
Home caregiver
Ask The Lift Doctor: Transport and Transfer: L.P. - Moving a stretcher with patient's head in an inclined position
11/30/2008 11:00:03 PM Safe Lifting News
Please give me ergonomic advice as to the best way to move a stretcher with a patient on board. The patient needs to have the head up at least 30 degrees. What is the correct way to move a stretcher with a patient on it, especially when the head needs to be elevated?

Lesley Palmer
Northwestern Occupational Health, VT
Clarifications
11/30/2008 11:00:02 PM Safe Lifting News

One of the Lift Doctor questions in the October issue of Safe Lifting News focused on "push-pull forces." Two thoughtful reader offered informative clarifications, as follow.

Candee Van Iderstine, P.T., I.S.S., of Bowie Physical Medicine Services, stated:

Actually a comment, not a question. Re: the push pull restrictions: There are federal standards published by the US Dept of Labor. The book is called Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles. This defines (in appendix c-1) that nurses (job079.374-014=LPN, job075.364-010 staff nurse... and 25 other nursing job classifications) that the heaviest classification is "medium" which is defined in terms of forces required to lift, carry, push and pull. Medium is 20-50# occasionally, (up to 1/3 of the day) 10-25 frequently (up to 2/3 of the day) and 0-10 (more than 2/3 of the day). A strain gauge is used to determine the force to push or pull (no wheels vs. wheels will make a huge difference in the load being pushed or pulled. Another point... If this employer does not require all employees of that nurse's classification to demonstrate the ability to push/pull 100#, they cannot require her to do this or it in violation of ADA as well as potentially considered discriminatory. If 100# is their standard, is that the weight of an empty bed or the actual force to move the bed? I think it is highly unlikely that her M.D. will have a strain gauge or would be willing to declare a safe level given whatever her pathology is."

Phil Rogerson, University of Rochester Medical Center, stated:

"This is a suggestion based on the featured question concerning pushing and pulling. A good set of guidelines can be found in the work of Stover Snook and Vincent Ciriello who developed tables for analysis of such tasks. They were adopted by Liberty Mutual and can be found on the web."

Our sincere thanks to each of these well-informed readers...

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