Someone else asked about this as well.. hope the attachment of our very simple instructions is ok to send. Sor far this has worked for us...j
Here is CAP checklist: ANP.27170 Microwave Usage Phase I Microwave devices are used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: Microwave devices should be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, unless CAP requirements are more stringent. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written procedure for microwave usage ANP.28290 Microwave Monitoring Phase I Microwave devices are at least annually monitored for reproducibility. NOTE: “Reproducibility” is defined as consistency in diagnostic quality obtained from microwave equipment and procedures. For some devices, reproducibility may be evaluated by monitoring the temperatures of identical samples after microwave processing. For those microwave devices (particularly those incorporated into histology processing equipment) that use temperature-independent methods to evaluate reproducibility, the laboratory should have a written procedure for monitoring reproducibility that follows instrument manufacturer's instructions. Information on such procedures is given in the reference to this checklist requirement (see below). The microwave device should be tested for radiation leakage if there is visible damage to the device. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written procedure for monitoring the diagnostic quality of specimens processed using microwaves ANP.28860 Microwave Container Venting Phase I All containers used in microwave devices are vented. NOTE: Venting of containers is necessary so that processing occurs at atmospheric pressure, to prevent explosion. For procedures using pressure above that of the atmosphere, specialized containers must be used, with strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written procedure for the use of appropriately vented containers ANP.29430 Microwave Venting Phase I Microwave devices are properly vented. NOTE: Microwave devices should be placed in an appropriate ventilation hood to contain airborne chemical contaminants and potentially infectious agents. Before operation of the microwave device, 36 of 43 Emory/Saint Josephs, Inc Main Laboratory Anatomic Pathology Checklist 01.04.2012 flammable and corrosive reagents should be removed from the hood, to prevent fire or chemical damage to the electronic components of the device. Microwave devices used outside a fume hood should have an integral fume extractor that is certified by the manufacturer for use in a clinical laboratory. The effectiveness of ventilation should be monitored at least annually. This checklist requirement does not apply if only non-hazardous reagents (and non-infectious specimens) are used in the device (e.g. water, certain biological stains, paraffin sections). The laboratory should consult the MSDS sheets received with reagents and stains to assist in determining proper handling requirements and safe use. This checklist item does not apply to microwave devices that are designed by the manufacturer to operate without venting. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Records of annual evaluation of ventilation effectiveness Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bustamante, Lin Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:42 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microwave verification Does anyone knows a protocol for Microwave verification? (CAP requirement). Thank you. Lin Bustamante Central Texas Gastrointestinal Clinic Histology laboratory. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ________________________________ This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments).
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