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Show TIMES June 1,2006 Laboratory excels during no-notice inspection BYAJRMAN 1ST CLASS CLAYTP_N_MURRAY Hilltop Times staff "Hello, Capt. Ingraham? There is a guest here at the south gate for you." This is the notice that Capt. David Ingraham, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Flight Commander, and the 75th Medical Group's clinic received for their recent College of American Pathologists inspection that concluded March 30. "I was scheduled to be on leave the day that the inspection happened," said Capt. Ingraham. "I had just come in for the installation of a new unit in the clinic and that's when the inspector showed up at our doorstep." The inspector dropped by to carry out the CAP inspection, a very thorough overview of the lab, the staff and the management. "CAP holds the most rigorous lab inspection by an accredited organization," Capt. Ingraham added. "The US Air Force aims to be accredited this way because of what it signifies." But even under these circumstances of such brief notice, passing the no-notice inspection was not difficult for the Team Hill clinic staff. They began preparations for the inspection early during the month of October. Not only did they pass the inspection but received a rating of zero discrepancies. To carry out the CAP inspection properly, inspectors must take into consideration all aspects of the clinic and facility. Different tests are incorporated including proficiency checks, how-to drills and checklist reviews to exam several broad categories such as sensitivity testing and the limited service lab. As one can imagine, there can be some extremely technical sides to a lab environment. With 891 checklist questions, 241 Operating Instructions maintained and 118 CAP Survey questions evaluated, it can be safely said that the same goes for the inspection. Lab management is typically asked to take a survey grading the CAP inspector after the process is over. The staff members involved with the College of American Pathologists inspection were Capt. David Ingraham, Scott Law, Barbara Lujan, Tech. Sgt. Eric Haywood, Tech. Sgt. James Thompson, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lamm, Senior Airman Raul Loyo, Senior Airman Caroline Williams, Nancy Larson and Linda Craig. "Personally I've had several firsts such as the first Department of Defense robotics platform at Wilford Hall and the first CAP inspection for the Department of Defense here at Hill," Capt. Ingraham explained, "This is a very impressive accomplishment for Team Hill." Hill achievers earn high scores The following Team Hill members recently scored 90 percent or higher on their Career Development Course tests. CDCs are self-study courses that help enlisted members complete the specialty knowledge portion of their on-the-job training. Enlisted members must complete these courses successfully at various stages to advance in their careers. The minimum passing score is 65 percent and scores of 90 percent or above are considered outstanding: 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron: Staff Sgt. Bryan Tufts, Airman Jonathan Sparks 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Michael David, Tech. Sgt. Larry Goodwin, Staff Sgt Nicholas Huffman 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Senior Airman Harry McClure .^-., Airmen complete first term course The following individuals graduated from the First Term Airman Center May 12: 388th EMS: Airman 1st Class Brenda Perry, Airman 1st Class Andres Calderon, Airman Arturo Nunez 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Airman Adorn Curry, Airman Daniel Rettig, Airman James Fowler 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron: Airman Robert Becsey 75th Communications Squadron: Airman 1st Class Shawn Ranger, Airman 1st Class Thomas Wright, Ainnan MattFromm 75th Security Forces Squadron: Airman Timothy Kaeser 775th Civil Engineer Squadron: Airman Steven Kroening The following individuals graduated May 26 from the First Term Airman Center: 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Airman Donnie Babies, Airman 1st Class Russell Becker, Airman Eric Tucker 388th Component Maintenance Squadron: Airman James Kennedy 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron: Ainnan Prashaun Collins 649th Munitions Squadron: Airman 1st Class Martha Stone 75th Air Base Wing Command Post: Airman 1st Class Kyle Hansen 75th Civil Engineer Squadron: Airman 1st Class Dustm Kelley 75th Medical Squadron: Airman 1st Class Sung Kim 75th Medical Support Squadron: Airman Amber Saiz Winner ofAFMC award from Hill Patricia L. Betts a dedicated improving warfighter support. Requirements Control Officer Her selfless dedication to the in the 84th Combat SustainAircraft Supply Chain Manment Wing, Aircraft Supply ager and to the United States Chain Management Squadron Air Force drove her to develop recently won the AFMC 2005 and institutionalize a method Colonel Meredith H. Mynhier to recoup funds for items on Material Requirements Award. contract but not yet produced. Ms. Betts successfully develThis effort resulted in the Air oped and implemented several Force recapturing millions of D200 item computation review dollars which were used to furmethods thereby significantly ther support customers. Photo by Airman 1st Class Clayton Murray Nancy Larson, a civilian with the 75th Medical Operations Squadron, draws blood from Lawrence Anthony Gorskl, in the medical clinic here. Team Hill members graduate NCO Academy There were 22 Team Hill members who graduated class of 06-4 May 25 from the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson AFB, Colo. The NCO Academy is one of three phases in the Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Program. This phase provides a comprehensive study of Communications, Profession of Arms and Leadership to help prepare NCOs for increased leadership responsibilities. The student body includes active duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard NCOs in grades of technical sergeant and technical sergeant selects. Students come from locations throughout the United States and represent a cross section of specialties, providing an opportunity for NCOs to share their viewpoints and experiences. Among those who graduated were Tech. Sgt. Corey Willinger, Tech. Sgt. Jimmie Shaw and Tech. Sgt. Kris Braddock who were all named distinguished graduate award winners. The following Hill Technical Sergeants are graduates: 75th Medical Operations Squadron: Teresa Leblanc 75th Air Base Wing Command Post: Roy Farmer, Jr. 75th Contracting Squadron: Heike Bell, James Delia 75th Communications Squadron: Stephan Thill 75th Civil Engineer Squadron: Tony Daugherty, David Hance 75th Security Forces Squadron: James Cordeiro, Kenneth hollar 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron: Kris Braddock 367th Training Support Squadron: Cathy George 388th Maintenance Group: Wade Moeller, Travis Smith 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron: Christopher Lopez 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron: Richard Albeck, Lorin Reese 388th Component Maintenance Squadron: Corey Willinger 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron: Matthew Hertel 649th Munitions Squadron: Brian Umbatigh 729th Air Control Squadron: John Dulac, Jimmie Shaw, Chad Wilcox Are You ! -, -i"l TX SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY ™ {if you Miffcr from low back or neck Spain, you owe it lo yourself in iry TX Spinal Decompression Therapy an advanced, liaction based procedure. 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