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April 20-26, 2008

L1 Poster - Specifically designed for NMLPW, this 15” x 22” full color poster adds an attractive dimension to any laboratory, office or cafeteria. A great employee giveaway item after the week has ended! $3.99 each

Poster

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2008

Celebrate April 20-26, 2008

The week of April 20-26, 2008, has been designated National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week with the following goals:

• Recognizing the vital contributions made to health care by medical laboratory science professionals;

• Recognizing the dedication of these men and women;

• Calling the public’s attention to the role of medical laboratory professionals in patient care; and

• Enhancing the image of laboratory medicine and those who practice it.

This Planning Guide summarizes some of the most successful strategies used over the years to promote “Lab Week.” The most important thing in promoting National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is to put your imagination to work and tailor your observance to the goals you set for your specific organization’s observance.

We urge you to check www.labweek.org to see how other organizations have celebrated Lab Week in the past. And if you come up with an idea that’s unique, make sure after the celebrations are over to let us know so we can share your success with your colleagues.

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Laboratory Professionals: Delivering Today’s Results for a Healthier Tomorrow

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L8 Mylar Balloon - Many hospitals will not allow latex, so this 18” Mylar balloon is the perfect way to announce the week. More durable than latex and will last much longer. Helium required. 1-10 $3.99, 11+ $3.75

Every day, nurses, physicians, and other medical

workers rely on laboratory professionals to perform tests

on body fluids, interpret the results and help provide

answers for a complete picture of a patient’s health.

Janet OjaKaysville, UT

L4 Sticky Notes – 3” x 4” 50-sheet pad is an essential accessory to every desk. Back adhesive will stick to almost any surface without leaving any markings. 1-10 $1.75, 11+ $1.65 each

L3 Lab Week Button - Show your pride! Features NMLPW logo with laminated coating that resists scratching. 1 3/4”x2 3/4” rounded edges. Package of 10: $6.99

L5 Beaker Magnet - Whether keeping those reminders in place or using as a decora-tion, these vinyl magnets do the trick. 2” x 3-1/2” Package of 10: $3.49

L9 Tent Cards - These popular cards display the NMLPW message throughout your laboratory, cafeteria or waiting area. Use them as a tray card for patients during this impor-tant week. Let everyone know the contributions you make as a laboratory professional! Package of 50: $3.99

April 20-26, 2008

L2 Latex Balloons - Let the Laboratory Week message fly throughout your department or institution. Green latex with white imprint. Package of 10: $3.99

Visit the ASCP special website: www.labweek.org for additional ideas and visit www.jimcolemanltd.com/lab to place your order and for product specials. See page 15 for additional ordering information.

Celebrate with Style!

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L10 Lapel Pin – Throughout history die-struck pins have been an enduring sym-bol of value and prestige. The new 2008 Laboratory Week pin has the look of fine jew-elry at a fraction of the cost, and will project the commitment, innovation and quality of lab professionals. Tie-tac backing. 1-10 $4.99 each, 11+ $3.99 each

L12 New! Beaker Lapel Pin- Hand-crafted cast in solid, lead-free fine pewter, each piece is an original three dimensional sculpture. 9/16” X 1/2” 1-10 $5.25, 11+ $4.99

L11 New! Syringe Pin - Handcrafted cast in solid, lead-free fine pewter, original three dimensional sculpture. 1/4” X 1 1/4” 1-10 $5.25, 11+ $4.99

L13 Pewter Microscope Pin - Hand-crafted and cast in solid, lead-free fine pewter, each piece is an original three dimensional sculpture. 1” x ½” 1-10 $5.25, 11+ $4.99

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Every year since 1975, laboratorians across the country and, indeed, around the world have set aside one week during the year to celebrate the vital role they play in delivering test results for an almost limitless range of diseases.

This year is no different. Certainly, there’s a new theme, focusing on the test results that help return patients to good health. And there’s a new logo to add pizzazz to your celebrations. But the intent remains the same: to tell everyone you can about the importance laboratory medicine plays in today’s complex world of healthcare.

Setting Goals

One of the best ways to ensure the success of your celebration is to start by convening a committee—members of your staff, representatives of the public relations and/or marketing department, human resources, management, physicians and laboratory staff—to establish the goals for your observance. Make sure you include “having fun,” “informing the public” and “informing the rest of the staff ” in your goals.

Some other important things to remember about the planning process:

• Be excited about Lab Professionals Week - it’s contagious! If you’re excited, others will be too!

• Keep the theme of “Delivering Today’s Results for a Healthier Tomorrow” at the forefront of your planning efforts. Find ways to illustrate the theme.

• Explore ways of taking your story beyond the walls of the lab. Consider health fairs, schools, senior citizen residences, radio and television stations and newspapers as your allies.

Throughout this Planning Guide are dozens of commemorative items you can use to spice up your celebration – and say thanks to people in your organization.

Early Planning Actions

• Get the support of pathologists and administrators. That’s something you should do early on in the process—there’s no time like the present to do this.

• Order your commemorative items – especially pins,

Celebrate Lab Week

Elegant, Professional, Unique

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L16 Embroidered Pique Sport Shirt - This upgraded sport shirt uses a comfortable pique knit and features a beautifully embroidered logo. Pre-shrunk 100% cotton 6.8 ounce extra heavyweight, soft fashion knit contoured collar and welt cuffs. Three high-gloss woodtone buttons with a 1/4” reinforced box on a clean-finished Allen Solley placket. Color: RED. M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 each), XXXL (add $5 each) 1-10 $19.95 each, 11+ $18.99 each.

L14 Classic T-shirt - 100% preshrunk cotton, features silk-screened NMLPW logo. Upgraded 6.1 ounce heavyweight cotton. M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 each), XXXL (add $5 each): 1-10 $10.99; 11-49 $9.99; 50+ $8.99

L17 New! Hoodie Sweatshirt- This durable Fruit of the Loom hooded sweatshirt will keep you warm at night. Made of 50% cotton/50% polyester and 8 oz. fabric, you can cover up with the single-ply hood with match-ing draw cord. Also contains long lasting, double-needle stitching on armholes and pouch pocket. Color: NAVY. M, L, XL, and XXL (add $3.00 each) 1-10 $24.99 11+ $21.99

L15 Ladies Fashion T-Shirt – A t-shirt made for women, features seamless collar-ette, fitted tapered sleeve, fashion cut for ladies; 3/4” rib collar; double-needle stitching throughout. Color: LIME. S, M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 each), XXXL (add $5 each) 1-10 $11.99, 11+ $10.49

L18 New! Subtle Logo Tee – High quality 100% ringspun cotton, 6.1 oz. Double-needle stitching throughout; seamless rib at neck; shoulder-to-shoulder tape. Color: BLUE. M, L, XL, XXL (add $3.00 each), XXXL (add$5.00 each). 1-10 $11.99; 11-49 $10.99; 50+ $10.49

Visit the ASCP special website: www.labweek.org for additional ideas and visit www.jimcolemanltd.com/lab to place your order and for product specials. See page 15 for additional ordering information.

Among the key findings of the 2005 ASCP Wage & Vacancy Report:

• Nearly 44% of laboratories report they are cur-rently experiencing difficulties recruiting or hiring medical laboratory personnel. • Certified MT (medical technologists) staff vacan-cies were higher than average in Far Western and North Eastern states. • The median average hourly wage continues to rise at about 3.5% annually; salaries rose by about 7% between 2003 and 2005. • Salaries tend to be higher in hospital and refer-ence laboratories and lowest in physicians’ office laboratories. • The majority of laboratories report their staff working 8-hour shifts but 30.5% of those surveyed indicated that work shifts could vary by as many as 4 hours.

For more information visit www.labweek.org

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Dress with Style and Pride

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L20 Team Button - Show your pride! Features the exclu-sive “Lab Team” logo with a laminated coating that resists scratching. Rectangular 1 3/4”x 2 3/4”. Package of 10: $5.99.

L19 New! Team Gym Bag- Large, durable duffel with zippered main compartment, 2 separate side zippered compartments, zippered front pocket, sturdy handles with grip cover and adjustable comfort shoulder strap. 10”x 20”x 10” 1-10 $10.99 each; 11+ $9.99 each.

L22 Team Cooler - Insulated 600D polyester 6 pack cooler features heavy insulation anda waterproof liner, large zipper top entry, front gusset pocket with zipper and adjustable shoulder strap. This bag holds six 12 oz. cans. Outside com-bination cell phone and iPod pocket and an outside mesh bottle pocket. Removable liner for easy cleaning. Contrast trim and bottom in black. 1-10 $9.99 each; 11+ $8.99 each.

L21 New! Team Sport Tote- Unique arched zippered front pocket, zippered closure on top, mesh water bottle pocket, two exterior pen loops, rear ID window, open back pocket, 12” handle drop height al-lows for shoulder or hand carry. 1-10 $10.99 each; 11+ $10.49 each.

Go Team!

Go Team!

Cookie ContestMercy Medical CenterClinton, IA

Laboratorians at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, IA, were encouraged to bake a big cookie and decorate it with a lab week logo from the ASCP website or create one of their own design.

Kim Smith, MLT(ASCP) said: “Later in the week when we had an open house, visitors were asked to ‘vote’ for their favorite cookie with contributions of money. The cookie with the most donations was the winner of a gift certificate. All money that was collected was given to a charity.

“We also recognized lab employees that have had perfect attendance over the past year and gave them a certificate of dedication and a lab week mug. From our lab of 38 employees, nine received a gift. They appreciated the fact that someone noticed!”

L6 New! Luncheon Napkin – White 3-ply luncheon napkin folds to 6-3/4” x 6-3/4”. Package of 25: $8.99.

L7 New! Paper Plates – Coated paper plate will be a nice ad-dition to the festivities. 9-1/8” Package of 25: $12.99.

Food is the perfect way to any Laboratory Professional’s heart. Coordinate creative food contests with these exclusive Lab Week disposable party items to create a celebration your entire team is sure to remember!

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L23 Team T-Shirt – It takes a team to get the job done and these shirts will rally your department around Lab Week. 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Features silk-screened logo on heather gray shirt. M, L, XL, XXL (add $3.00 each), XXXL (add $5.00 each) 1-10 $10.99 each; 11-49 $9.99 each; 50+ $8.99 each

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Generate excitement about LabWeek by connecting with your local newspa-pers, TV and radio stations. And don’t forget about any local medical blog-gers. Touch base through a brief, interesting press release, discussing the who, what, when, how and why of your event and the celebration.

Press releases are a very effective way to let the public know about your event. Of course there are no guarantees that the outlets you contact will run your information, but follow up with reporters and keep trying!

Getting Media Coverage

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L30 New! Sports Bottle - This new style bottle has a great look and is a great value. Features large 24oz capacity with contour shaping and Push/Pull Lid. 1-10 $1.99 each; 11+ 1.95 each.

L28 Special Price! Stainless Steel AutoCup - The new style is perfect for toting along 16 oz. of hot or cold beverages wherever you go! Stainless steel construction with double wall insulation, thumb slide spill proof lid, retains both heat and cold. 1-10 $6.49 each; 11+ $5.99 each.

L29 Deluxe Soft Touch Mug- This brand new mug is made with a unique SofTouch finish that gives the mug a rich look and feel and is a substantial upgrade to a traditional mug. Features spill resistant thumb slide lid, padded base to protect surfaces, ergonomic handle, and is cup holder friendly. 1-10 $10.99 each; 11+ $9.99 each.

L32 Cafe Grande Mug – This 11 oz. mug is a perfect way to begin your day! Just add your favorite beverage to start your morning off right! 1-10 $6.29 each; 11+ $5.99 each.

L31 Stadium Cup - 16 oz. plastic cup will hold your favorite cold beverage. Perfect for your NMLPW event. $0.79 each or package of 25: $16.99.

L24 Pencils - These bright pencils will be an instant hit with kids and adults, complete with the NMLPW message, in a variety of fun colors. Package of 25: $11.99.

L25 Syringe Pen - Inject some oomph into note-taking and report reviews! Useful writ-ing tool designed like a 5cc medical syringe. Great idea for the whole department, and for party door prizes! 1-10 $1.75 each; 11+ $1.49 each.

L26 New! Ballpoint Light Pen – Keep this sleek pen in your pocket for jotting notes, with the bonus being a powerful LED light – great for the car, home, and work. Black ink, 5-1/2”H x 1/2”, metal pen is metallic gunmetal. 1-10 $5.99 each; 11+ $5.49 each.

L27 Click Pen – We have taken the Lab Week logo and created a work of art on a pen. The full color design covers the entire pen to make a great keepsake. Writes in black ink. $0.99 each. Package of 25: $22.95

Visit the ASCP special website: www.labweek.org for additional ideas and visit www.jimcolemanltd.com/lab to place your order and for product specials. See page 15 for additional ordering information.

Ask your state’s governor and/or your city’s mayor to issue a proclamation recognizing April 20-26, 2008 as National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in your area. Check www.labweek.org for sample proclamations.

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L35 Full Color Lanyard - Offering crisp, pure bright color and sharp, clear detail! Sublimated lanyard with standard O-ring attachment. Simply the best sublimated lanyard sold today! O-ring will accommo-date either a clip-on name badge or a pin-on name badge. 1-10 $3.99 each; 11+ $3.75 each.

L33 New! Buddy-Pen Notebook - 5” x 7” Spiral notebook with bright translucent color cover, in-cludes matching color translucent pen (pen is not imprinted), 70 lined sheets. 1-10 $4.49 each; 11+ $3.99 each.

L39 Microscope Key Tag - Uniquely shaped key tag with one-piece ring attachment. A fun and useful product. 1-10 $1.35 each; 11+ $0.99 each.

L38 LED Mini-Magnifier - Help read the fine print with this handy credit card size magnifier with LED light. Features 4x magnification and white LED light. 2 1/4” x 3 1/4 “ 1-10 $4.75 each; 11+ $4.39 each.

L34 New! BriteLite - A stylish flashlight powered by two replaceable AA heavy-duty 100% mercury free batteries. Comes standard with Krypton lamp providing the brightest white light available. The BriteLite comes with an adjustable wrist cord for easy carrying. Locking on/off push button switch. 6“x1”, 1-10 $6.25 each; 11+ $5.99 each.

L37 New! Sanitizer on a Leash - Instant hand sanitizer with a leash and rotating hook. Handy leash at-taches to lanyards, belt loops, back packs, key-chains, purses to keep handy at all times. Includes ½ ounce bottle of Sanell® brand sanitizer (refill-able) comparable to Purell® and leash. 1-10 $2.99 each; 11+ $2.85 each.

L36 ID Holder - Keep your ID close at hand with this upgraded ID Holder. Retractable cord fully extends up to 33” and comes with a swivel alligator clip at-tachment. Full color logo protected by epoxy dome for many years of use. Guaranteed to 100,000 pulls. 1-10 $2.99 each; 11+ $2.75 each.

Gifts with Meaningby Valerie Evans, MT(ASCP), Senior Medical Technologist ARUP Laboratories in Salt Lake City, UT

Our 2007 Lab Week celebra-tion emphasized how each valued employee contributes to quality care. The company staged an on-going campaign of “get-ting to know each other,” so various departments would each understand the contri-butions of the others. Our celebration included our 4th annual “sister department” tours, a FilmFest, CE case studies, word games, and a presentation emphasizing the different ways all personnel contribute to quality care. Owned by the Univer-sity of Utah and founded in 1984, ARUP Laboratories has rapidly grown from fewer than 100 employees to over 2,000, working in 80 depart-ments. Here are some details about how each event was conducted:

FilmFest – complete with popcorn and a Film Critic’s Evaluation Sheet. We pro-vided videos and teleconfer-ences for all three shifts to earn continuing education credits. Four case studies were presented, also for continu-ing education credits, which included testing from many ARUP departments. Com-pleted case studies and word

games were entered into a drawing for prizes. The 4th annual “sister department” tours, which paired a labo-ratory section with a non-laboratory section, encour-aged personnel to tour each other’s work areas, get to know each other, and learn what their “sister depart-ment” contributes to quality care. PowerPoint – To emphasize that every ARUP employee has a part in providing qual-ity care, a PowerPoint presen-tation showed ARUP em-ployees from all facilities at work, described terms from the “Five Pillars of ARUP Culture” and ARUP’s Core Values, and ended with the question “What is your con-tribution to quality patient care?” This presentation played throughout NMLPW on Lab TVs (TV monitors located on prominent walls through-out the building). It was also available on our internal network. As stated in “The Five Pillars of ARUP Culture,” ARUP is committed to providing the highest qual-ity laboratory services to its clients while maintaining a culture of trust and respect for employees. Our 2007 NMPLW celebration em-phasized this commitment through each activity and was well received by all.

“Getting To Know You” Highlights ARUP Laboratories’ NMPLW

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L40 Umbrella - Automatic stick style, nylon umbrella with metal shaft and wood handle. Great for sporting events, golf, etc. Closes to 34”, 48” arc 1-10 $11.99 each; 11+ $10.99 each.

L41 Jotter - The soft padded construction of this jotter makes it comfortable to use each day. Interior organizer includes business card pocket and 3” x 4” un-lined notepad. Impressive faux suede material gives this jotter a rich look and feel. Pen not included. 1-10 $4.35 each; 11+ $4.19 each.

L42 I-Calc - Contemporary 2-tone color design - high luster white body with translucent color piping accent. Large, easy-to-use, clear buttons and display. Features cal-culator, clock, alarm, world time, calendar and more! 1-10 $9.99 each; 11+ $8.99 each.

L43 New! Alicia Klein® Book-mark- As seen in high end department stores, this pebble-grained vinyl (you won’t believe its not leather) bookmark holds wallet size (1” x 1.5”) photo and features a debossed logo. 6.62”x 0.10”x1.62” 1-10 $4.75 each; 11+ $4.49 each.

L44 LED Key Light - Impressive brass construction, bright, LED light will lead the way. Includes gift box and batteries. 1-10 $3.99 each; 11+ $3.79 each.

L45 New! Clearview Pedometer - This handy pedometer measures your individual steps as you walk or jog. Allows you to set stride to measure distance in miles or kilometers. Battery included. 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” x 1” 1-10 $5.49 each; 11+ 5.25 each.

L46 New! Blood Platelet Stress Reliever - A fun way to relieve stress and incorporate the laboratory theme. 1-10 $3.35 each; 11+ $2.99 each.

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Early Planning Actions (cont’d.)posters and tray tents—early and display them well in advance of Lab Professionals Week to pique interest in the observance.

• Ask your state’s governor and/or your city’s mayor to issue a proclamation declaring April 20-26, 2008 to be National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Check www.labweek.org for sample proclamations.

• Choose several laboratory professionals to act as spokespersons for your

organization and the profession. Then make them available to civic groups, PTAs, health clubs, and weight loss groups.

Making News

• Invite a reporter to your lab to see how things work—and what that work is.

• Work with media representatives to develop a story about your lab and its work. Perhaps the story is about the constant need for blood, or genetic testing, or how test results lead to diagnosis and treatment decisions and help monitor

diabetes and other diseases.

• A close working relationship with your organization’s public relations staff is critical. They’re the experts in media and promotion and marketing, so not only should they be involved in the planning process, they need to be involved in helping you plan your media strategy.

• Some lesser-known media outlets to remember:

*Local cable TV public access channels*Alternative newspapers (usually found in larger cities)*Community websites*Church and school newsletters and/or bulletins*Print and email newsletters produced by other organizations, such as the local heart, cancer or other organization would help you publicize Lab Professionals Week.*Your local city hall might help you distribute a small flyer in water or sewer bills. Do the same with the utility companies in your community.

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L47 New! Messenger Tote- This messenger-style tote with a front flap features a Velcro closure on the flap and main compartment to keep every-thing secure; organizer pock-ets to keep things handy; and creature comforts suchas a grommet for headphones, mesh water bottle pocket, ad-justable shoulder strap and a single carrying handle. Made of polycanvas. 13½” x 12½” x 3½” 1-10 $10.99, 11+ 9.99

L49 New! Fashion Tote – Slim, sleek design at a great price. 12” handle drop height allows for shoulder or hand carry, 15”x 1”x 14.75” 1-10 $5.25 each; 11+ $4.99 each.

L51 New! Coil Cinch Tote - This fun tote features an open main compartment, which cinches at the top, an open front pocket, and a quick-access zippered pocket with mesh lining for additional storage or drinkware piece. Made of high quality polycan-vas. 18”x 0.25”x14” 1-10 $8.99 each; 11+ $8.69 each.

L50 New! Regatta Tote - This sporty eye-catching tote keeps you organized on the go. Front features pen loop (pen not included) for easy access, large main compartment with zippered closure. Interior orga-nizer for pens, MP3 player and business cards. 17.5” x 14” x 3” 1-10 $7.49 each; 11+ $7.25 each.

L48 Two-Tone Cooler - Combin-ing style and function, this new two-tone 6-pack cooler will keep food fresh . Features protective and durable 600D polyester with heat-sealed liner and full insulation. Front pocket, reinforced bottom, adjustable webbed shoulder-length carry handle. 1-10 $5.99 each; 11+ $5.75 each.

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Educate Colleagues, Patients and the Public

Here are some great celebration tips that ASCP has received from laboratories that have held successful celebrations. You might find the perfect idea for your observance of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in 2008 among them.

•Conduct laboratory tours for hospital employees. Make sure it is interesting, educational, and informative.

• Invite nurses to shadow laboratory staff for two hours on a typical workday. Ask nurses if laboratory staff could shadow them for two hours. Job shadowing can help improve understanding of each other’s work and improve communication and good working relationships.

• Conduct a laboratory open house for patients and patients’ families.

• Invite the CEO to an informal gathering to get to know laboratory staff and use the opportunity to showcase your work.

• Sponsor a health and safety fair at your facility or at a shopping mall, school, senior citizen or other community gathering place.

• Program your departmental answering machine to give a new Lab Professionals Week greeting every day for use when clients are on hold.

• Use your organization’s website to post the Lab Professionals Week logo and theme with a message from the lab director. If you have the time and materials, work with your IT or PR department to create a special Lab Professionals Week section on yourwebsite.

• Add a link on your website to the ASCP Lab Professionals Week website, www.labweek.org.

• Develop a special Lab Professionals Week newsletter or flyer to distribute throughout your organization. Use it to promote your NMLPW activities, inform colleagues about laboratory programs and services, and tell other health care professionals how to make the best use of laboratory services.

• Set up an educational exhibit in a high-traffic location (shopping malls, schools, libraries, government offices, senior citizens centers, or hospitals). It can be as simple as a poster on a table, plus some additional materials and a member of the lab staff to provide hands-on demonstrations of basic lab tests or showing what cells look like under a microscope.

• Along the same lines, create a school exhibit that explains the role of medical technologists, technicians and

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L53 New!Tri-Panel Tote – Think spring! Generous sizing and fashion accents make this a great carryall. Angled seams create a dynamic color-block-ing effect. Features zippered top with open front pocket, 27” shoulder straps. Polycanvas material. 14”x 13”x 5”. 1-10 $8.99 each; 11+ 8.49 each.

L52 New! Deluxe Sling Pack- As seen in department stores for double the price, this deluxe bag has all the extras. Protect your iPod in a zippered pocket with an ear port, your cell phone fits in its own zippered holder and a pen will be easily accessible in its own pen-loop pocket on the back strap. A diagonal zippered opening provides access to the main compartment. Padded back and strap for durability and comfort. 13”x 19”x 7”. 1-10 $14.99 each; 11+ 14.75 each.

L56 New! Deluxe Cooler - This two tone 6-pack insulated cooler is a step above the rest. Features protective and durable 600D polyester with heat sealed liner and full insu-lation. Zippered front pocket, reinforced bottom, adjustable webbed shoulder-length carry-ing handle. 1-10 $7.99 each; 11+ $6.99.

L55 New! Gym Bag - This bag has enough space to hold plenty and is a great value! Features front slip pocket, zippered closure on main com-partment, carrying handles with sew grip, shoulder strap, front water bottle pocket, metal d-ring and contrasting stitch detail. 18 x 9.5 x 8 1-10 $9.99 each; 11+ $9.49 each.

L54 New Color! Transport Tote - Features shoulder-length han-dles, zippered main compart-ment, front slip pocket, pen and business card pockets on front, mesh water bottle holder and side cell phone pocket. 13 1/2”x 14”x 5”. 1-10 $8.49 each; 11+ $7.99 each.

pathologists, making sure to include the education required and employment outlook for the professions.

Celebrate with Laboratory Staff

• Select different themes for each day of Lab Professionals Week and celebrate the accomplishments of staff in different areas of the laboratory. • Hold a breakfast, luncheon or other function for laboratory staff. Ask laboratory suppliers or vendors to sponsor coffee and soda breaks or other functions. Ask them to join you during the week to talk about the equipment they provide and what’s on the horizon.

• Honor laboratory staff for exceptional attendance or for going the extra mile to get their jobs done.

• Adopt familiar games (word hunt or crossword puzzle, for instance) into special lab-oriented games. Hold contests to generate interest in Lab Professionals Week.

• Use the Lab Professionals Week logo to create banners, flyers and other printed materials. Post these in your department and throughout your facility where possible.Find original artwork at www.labweek.org.

• Use the Lab Professionals Week items advertised in this catalog for recognition, rewards, and awareness raising.

Partnering with Rotary Club

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA, took its celebration of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week into the community it serves by partnering with the Port Allegany, PA, Rotary Club to offer a Multiphasic Blood Analysis event.

Nearly 300 participants came to the local high school for the event, which involved drawing blood samples, analyzing them at the hospital’s laboratory and sending the results to participants and their identified physicians.

Laboratory personnel worked closely with other hospital departments – especially the Community Outreach Department and Patient Registration departments – to plan the event. But personnel from other hospital departments and divisions offered their services on the day of the event, too. The hospital’s employee newsletter recognized the efforts of the laboratory staff by noting, “While offering these types of community events calls for teamwork between many hospital departments, without the dedicated professionals in the medical laboratory, we wouldn’t be able to offer this valuable service to the communities we serve.

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L57 MICRO pen - This full color red blood cell pen will be a unique way to promote the laboratory. Writes in black ink. $0.99 each. Package of 25: $22.95

L58 MICRO Travel Mug - This mug will feel at home in your hand and it is a fun way to promote your profession. Features full color wrap around red blood cell image. 16 ounce tumbler features twin wall insulation, and stainless steel slide ’n sip lid. Fits in most car cup holders 1-10 $5.99 each; 11+ $5.75 each.

L59 ASCP Lapel Pin - Add this attractive pin to your uniform or coat lapel. This elegant pin will show you have pride in the ASCP. Tie-Tac backing with purple and gold design. Laminated to prevent scratch-ing. Lifetime warranty. $11.99 each.

L60 ASCP Stratford Writing Pad - 8.5” x 11” writing pad with 40 sheets of lined paper. USB flash drive loops on front cover and interior organizer. Two pen loops on interior organizer. 6 business card slots. Clear ID window. Gusseted file pocket. Color: BLACK. $22.99 each.

Step One Select the products that will best promote your National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2008 celebration.

Step Two Find the corresponding prod-uct number (L#).

Step Three Determine the size and quantity you need.

Step Four Fill out the attached order form and submitt by April 3, 2008 to ensure your items arrive by Lab Week 2008!

How to Buy

ASCP Exclusive MICRO Gear

ASCP Store ItemsFor more items featuring the ASCP logo please visit:www.jimcolemanltd.com/ascp

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Lab Week 2008 Order Form

Ship to: (Please print clearly.)NameInstitutionAddressCityDaytime Phone FaxEmail(order and shipping confirmation will be emailed)

Shipping & Handling Charges$4.99 or less ................. $3.50 $60.01-$100.00 ................................ $11.50$5.00-$25.00 ................ $7.50 $100.01-$149.99 .............................. $14.95$25.01-$60.00 .............. $9.95 $150.00 and above ...... add 10% of subtotalAlaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Canada orders: double shipping charge. Overseas or-ders: provide FedEx number or Visa/MasterCard/American Express # and actual shipping (plus $10.00 handling) will be charged.

Allow 3-4 weeks for deliveryMethod of Payment (check one)□ Pre-Payment: make checks payable to Jim Coleman, Ltd.□ VISA/Mastercard/American Express: call 866-LABWEEK (866-522-9335), Fax to 1-847-963-8200, or online: www.JimColemanLtd.com/labCard # ________________________________ Exp. Date____________□ PURCHASE ORDERS ($100 minimum) MUST BE FAXED TO 847-963-8200.NO PHONED-IN PURCHASE ORDERS ACCEPTED.1. Submit a copy of the actual purchase order document with completed Order Form. Purchase requisitions are not acceptable.2. The vendor on your purchase order must be Jim Coleman, Ltd.3. Purchase orders under the $100.00 minimum will incur a $5.00 invoicing fee. Please include this charge as a line item.

Jim Coleman, Ltd. Dept.-Lab-08428 South Vermont St.Palatine, IL 60067

Item Qty Price TotalL1 Poster $3.99

L2 Latex Balloons (package 10) $3.99

L3 Lab Week Button (package 10) $5.99

L4 Sticky Notes

L5 Beaker Magnet $3.49

L6 Luncheon Napkins $8.99

L7 Paper Plates $12.99

L8 Mylar Balloons

L9 Tent Cards (package 50) $3.99

L10 Lab Week Lapel Pin

L11 Syringe Lapel Pin

L12 Beaker Lapel Pin

L13 Microscope Lapel Pin

L14 Classic T-shirtM____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L15 Ladies Fashion T-shirtS____ M____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L16 Sport ShirtM____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L17 Hoodie SweatshirtM____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L18 Subtle Logo T-shirtM____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L19 Team Gym Bag

L20 Team Button (package 10) $5.99

L21 Team Sports Tote

L22 Team Cooler

L23 Team T-shirt M____ L____ XL____ XXL(add $3.00 each)____ XXXL(add $5.00 each) _____

L24 Pencils (package 24) $11.99

L25 Syringe Pen

L26 Ballpoint Light Pen

L27a Click Pen (single) $0.99

L27b Click Pen (package of 25) $22.95L28 Stainless Steel AutoCupL29 Deluxe Soft Touch MugL30 Sports BottleL31a Stadium Cup (single) $0.79L31b Stadium Cup (package of 25) $16.99L32 Cafe Grande Mug

L33 Pen-Buddy Notebook

L34 BriteLite

L35 Lanyard

L36 ID holder

L37 Hand Sanitizer

L38 Magnifier

L39 Key Tag

L40 Umbrella

L41 Jotter

L42 Calculator

L43 Bookmark

L44 LED Key Light

L45 Pedometer

L46 Stress Reliever

L47 Messenger Tote

L48 Two-Tone Cooler

L49 Fashion Tote

L50 Regatta Tote

L51 Coil Cinch Tote

L52 Deluxe Sling Pack

L53 Tri-Panel Tote

L54 Transport Tote

L55 Gym Bag

L56 Deluxe Cooler

L57a MICRO Pen (single) $0.99

L57b MICRO Pen (package of 25) $22.95L58 Micro Travel Mug

L59 ASCP Lapel Pin $11.99

L60 ASCP Writing Pad $22.99

L61 Lab Week Sample Kit $18.99

Subtotal _________8.75% Tax (IL only) _________Shipping/Handling _________

Invoice Fee (For PO’s under $100.00) _________Total _________

Phone: 847-963-8100Fax: 847-963-8200

email: service@jimcolemanltd.com

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