We do 3 to 4 FNA's on a daily basis and no matter the site thyroid, liver ..Etc
we go through the time out procedure every time, yes it may a little bit
overkill for a palpable mass or using ultrasound guidance but none the less you
must do it just like labeling the lido cane when it is the only syringe on the
tray.
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Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:10:35 -0400
From: "Amy Self" <as...@georgetownhospitalsystem.org>
Subject: [Histonet] JCAHO - Universal Protocol
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Dear Histonetters,
Is there anyone out there that follows the JCAHO - Universal
Protocol/Time Out procedure when the pathologist perform his/her own
FNA's? We have a pathologist that will perform FNA's when asked and I
was told that when he performs these procedures that we need to be
following this universal protocol/time out procedure that is followed in
the OR for surgeries. I have all the info. from the OR but to me the
procedure that they follow is just too in-depth for the palpable masses
that are aspirated for cytology. So I am turning to you all for help.
I was just wondering what other facilities were doing about this. Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Amy Self
Georgetown Hospital System
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