We put in a procedure stating that should we change the schedule we will test a variety of tissue (10 different types) and have the pathologist assess the run. We have not changed a schedule in years but we seek to comply...
-----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hannen, Valerie Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 1:21 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP checklist question Hi gang.. I am working on a self-inspection CAP checklist and came across the following: ANP.23120 Tissue Processor Tissue processing schedules are validated. Note: New tissue processing schedules must be validated against the standard laboratory processing schedule. Evidence of compliance: Written procedure for validation of new tissue processing schedules AND WC records documenting validation What do you all make of this?? We have not had any new processing schedules introduced into our lab in years. So, I really don't know how to proceed on this one. Any insite will be greatly appreciated. Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com ============= "This email is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately delete this message. Thank you" ============= _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet