[Histonet] RE: Question about acid phosphatase staining on FFPE and control tissue
Hi, We are going to try acid phosphatase staining on FFPE cardiac tissue (I have a couple of papers where this has been performed with success). My question for any of you with expertise in this area is what type of tissue should I use as a Method Development control? Would there be acid phosphatase activity in virtually any normal muscle tissue (ie the epitheloid cell lineage) or possibly just choose prostate? Just curious if any of you out there may have a good suggestion for the control tissue. Thanks, Kristie Christina Thurby Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Research Scientist I 812-307-2093 (tie 625) This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Dermatology Billing
Hi Histoland, My apologies if this is a little off subject, but since it has to do with Dermatology I thought I would give it a shot. A large billing company in Casselberry, FL (just outside of Orlando, FL) is looking for a Manager for National Billing Service. I wanted to do them a favor and see if thier are any qualified candidates for this in Histoland. Please feel free to contact me at anytime and pass this along to anyone you might know who is interested. My contact information is below :-) *Manager for National Billing Service (Dermatology)* *Location:Casselberry, Florida (Orlando)* *Employment Type:Full-time* *Salary Range: Commensurate with experience* *Benefits: Health, vision, dental, ST/LT Disability, 401K, Vacation* · Management experience with billing service or very large medical practice required · BS degree or five+ years of billing service-related experience required · Dermatology experience is a plus · Solid leadership skills with emphasis on team-building and performance accountability · Strong organizational skills · Strong financial background · Customer service oriented geared towards quality and excellence · Poised for company growth · Responsibilities will include oManaging approximately 40+ employees oCorrespondence and conversations with physicians and medical office staff oMonthly presentations to internal management § Analyze financial status and trends § Analyze billing service statistical data § Audit and evaluate for quality and performance oShort and long-term goal administration oMonthly presentations to clients § Analyze financial status and trends § Analyze practice statistical data § Summarize practice issues, concerns and problem resolution § Address service quality and employee performance § Maintain positive and open lines of communication oWeekly meetings with department supervisors § Accountability for work § Problem troubleshooting § Organizational compliance and overview § Focus on efficiency oTravel required Responsible to CEO and Owner Please let me know if you or anyone you know may be interested. They can contact me with their resume at aly...@alliedsearchpartners.com -- * * **If you wish to no longer receive emails from Allied Search Partners please reply with “Remove.” * Alyssa Peterson, Director of Candidate Recruitment LinkedIN:http://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssapetersonasp Allied Search Partners T: 888.388.7571 F: 888.388.7572 www.alliedsearchpartners.com This email including its attachments is intended only for the confidential use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or its attachments is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately, and delete this message and its attachments permanently from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Special Stain Automation
We get great silvers with our Dako Artisan. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara Richmond Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Special Stain Automation We are in the market for a new stainer to do special stains. We currently are using the Nexus and have been unhappy with it, particularly with the silver stains for which we do a lot of. I'm wondering what techs out there recommend for us to check into. - Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values. Avera is sponsored by the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters. ___ 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
[Histonet] Workload Recording
Hello to all in histoland. Does anyone keep a log of how many blocks that their techs cut. My boss asked me do I keep this type of information. Anyone doing workload recording? Allison Scott HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor LBJ Hospital CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. To the extent the information in this e-mail and any attachments contain protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), PL 104-191; 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164; or Chapter 181, Texas Health and Safety Code, it is confidential and/or privileged. This e-mail may also be confidential and/or privileged under Texas law. The e-mail is for the use of only the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or any authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] High temp/paraffin oven
That is a thermostat problem. Had it check out. René J. --- On Wed, 12/1/10, histopa...@hotmail.com histopa...@hotmail.com wrote: From: histopa...@hotmail.com histopa...@hotmail.com Subject: [Histonet] High temp/paraffin oven To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 5:19 PM Hello to all, Any idea why my middle paraffin oven would be out of range, but the othet two on opposite sides are not? Histopathy Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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
[Histonet] Question about acid phosphatase staining on FFPE and control tissue
Hi, We are going to try acid phosphatase staining on FFPE cardiac tissue (I have a couple of papers where this has been performed with success). My question for any of you with expertise in this area is what type of tissue should I use as a Method Development control? Would there be acid phosphatase activity in virtually any normal muscle tissue (ie the epitheloid cell lineage) or possibly just choose prostate? Just curious if any of you out there may have a good suggestion for the control tissue. Thanks, Kristie Christina Thurby Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Research Scientist I 812-307-2093 (tie 625) This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Manual Copper Stain
Does anyone have a manual copper stain procedure to share? Thank you,Histopathy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] immersion fixation and perfusion fixation
Hi all, Does anyone have a protocol for whole rat brain immersion fixation using 4% Paraformaldehyde for IHC where no transcardial perfusion has been performed? I am specifically interested in knowing how long does the brain need to be immersed for a good complete fixation before transferring to sucrose. Also, I would like a protocol for rat brain tissue transcardial perfusion fixation down to freezing to sectioning if possible to compare with my current protocol. Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Lab Manager Position
Dear Histonet Community, I am a one of the founders of a healthcare recruiting firm. I help Lab Professionals find permanent employment and I wanted to see if you are interested in exploring other career opportunities? We are completely free of charge to candidates and and we work on laboratory openings across the country. Our clients typically assist with relocation expenses. I am currently working on some great positions that you may be interested in including a Laboratory Manager opening at a Dermpath Lab. My client is a Pre-IPO Pathology company who is quickly establishing itself as an industry leader. I'm contacting you to see if you'd be interested in pursuing the Lab Manager position they have open in their Dermpath Lab in Long Island, NY. This state of the art lab s looking for someone with prior management experience to run and manage a lab consisting of 10 FTE's. This Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the lab. My clients offers one of the best compensation benefits package around including relocation assistance when necessary. For consideration you must have a Bachelor's Degree, be HT or HTL (ASCP) certified and licensed in the State of NY. A minimum of 2 years of prior supervisory or management experience is preferred. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please call or email me at k...@ka-recruiting.com Please contact me if you're interested in learning more about this position or in exploring some of the other numerous job openings we have available across the country. Have a great weekend. KC Carpenter K.A. Recruiting, Inc. 10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor South Boston, MA 02109 P: (617) 692-2949 F: (617) 507-8009 k...@ka-recruiting.com www.ka-recruiting.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Competencies
When a Histotech leaves their place of employment - does anyone know if their competencies need to be kept for any period of time or can the competencies be disgarded after their departure? Thanks for your help! Paula Wilder St. Joseph Medical Center ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Contact information
Could anyone send me the contact information for Charlie Doerner? Rae Ann Staskiewicz ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] FW: TBS Histology Equipment
Damaris E. Beil, HT,ASCPcm, HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 From: dbe...@hotmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: TBS Histology Equipment Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:48:04 -0500 Hello everyone, I was wondering if any of you would be able to give me feedback on the TBS ATP processor, TEC embedding center, SHUR/Stain HE stainer, microtomes and other piece of instrument from TBS/SHUR. Thank You, Damaris E. Beil, HT, ASCPcm,HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Protocol for immunofluorescence staining
Dear All, We are looking protocol for immunofluorescence staining Fibrinogen/FITC and positive control, negative control tissue. Muhammad Tahseen SKMCHRC Lahore,Pakistan ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Eosin in Tissue Processor
Happy Friday Everyone, I am sending this inquiry again. For some reason this post did not show I my histonet emaiI. I guess I am having a old persons momment! I forgot how much eosin and what % to put in the last 100% of the Tissue Processor to show-up small transparent bx's. Can one of you wonderful people tell me please. The tissue processor is a VIP 5. Thanks a bunch! Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] New Histology Field Technical Role Based in AZ/TX/Southern CA
Good Afternoon Everyone! We have had a world leader open a new Field Technical Histology position that will cover the Pacific Region. The best place to live for this position would be Phoenix, Los Angeles, Or Dallas, and it will focus on Core Histology. This is perfect for a Histotech that is looking for an opportunity to get out of the lab in into the field with a growing company that offers promotion. Please contact me directly by sending me a copy of your resume to m...@personifysearch.com. Thanks! Matt Ward *Account Executive* *Personify* 5020 Weston Parkway Suite 315 Cary NC 27513 (Tel) 800.875.6188 direct ext 103 (Fax) 919.460.0642 www.personifysearch.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Hemoglobin A
Howdy histoland, does anyone know where to get Hemoglobin A? Dako doesn't have it any more and we've tried Biocare, Cell Marque, ThermoFisherLabVisions etc, etc, etc, Biogenex. No luck. Thanks Joe ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Problems with histonet
I just made 2 posts today and they are not showing up. Is any one having problems too? Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TBS Histology Equipment
Hello everyone, I was wondering if any of you would be able to give me feedback on the TBS ATP processor, TEC embedding center, SHUR/Stain HE stainer, microtomes and other piece of instrument from TBS/SHUR. Thank You, Damaris E. Beil, HT, ASCPcm,HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Changing solutions on VIP processors.
Hello All, I'm involved in a debate with a colleague about how frequently the tissue processors need to be changed. We do roughly 1000 blocks a day on various runs, utilizing 7 tissue processors. About 100 of those are microwave processed, so I'm subtracting those from the equation. So 900 blocks (mixed tissues, no breast) divided by 6 conventional processors is 150 blocks each. I think it's poor reagent management to change a VIP after 150 blocks. Does anyone disagree with me? If these were processing very fatty tissue, I might think differently, but that's not the case. All opinions are welcome. Thanks, Angie Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you.BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 X-GWTYPE:USER FN:Bitting, Angela TEL;WORK:570-271-6844 ORG:;Histology EMAIL;WORK;PREF;NGW:akbitt...@geisinger.edu N:Bitting;Angela END:VCARD ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HT Position TN
Great opportunity for a Histotechnician in a brand new laboratory! Bellmeade Dermatology in Nashville, TN is looking for a certified HT or HTL to run their newly constructed laboratory. Bellmeade Dermatology has been in the dermatology business for 18 years with 3 physicians and 2 Nurse Practitioners' . Candidate must be ASCP certified and CLIA certified to perform gross dissection, prior supervisory experience preferred. The candidate will be responsible for the following: Creation and maintenance of policies and procedures to CLIA standards, leading lab through CLIA inspection, maintenance and quality control for equipment, and routine histology duties. This is a part time position that offers a competitive salary and the flexible hours allows you to put your own personal stamp on the laboratory . Interested applicants should contact Meredith Hale phone 214-596-2219 or through email mh...@carisls.com Meredith Hale HT (ASCP) CM Operations Liaison Director and Education Coordinator Caris Life Sciences 6655 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving Texas 75039 direct: 214-596-2219 cell: 469-648-8253 fax: 972-929-9966 mh...@carisls.com mailto:mh...@carisls.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Light Green
Why does my light green counter stain just stain the edges of the sections??? Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TBS laboratory equipment
Hello everyone, I 'd like to know if anyone is using the TBS the ATP processor, Shur/Stain HE stainer, and TEC embedding center, manual and automated microtomes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Damaris E. Beil, HT, ASCPcm,HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Eosin in Tissue Processor
Happy Friday Everyone, I guess I am having a old persons momment! I forgot how much eosin and what % to put in the last 100% of the Tissue Processor to show-up small transparent bx's. Can one of you wonderful people tell me please. I tissue processor is a VIP 5. Thanks a bunch! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Test - please disregard
This is a test to see if my email is working properly. Please disregard. Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RELIA Special Job Alert Histology opportunities in NY
Hi Histonetters!! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I have several clients that are in need of histo techs and supervisors in New York so I thought I would put the word out. At this point since it is the end of the year my clients are willing to let you call the shots on how you would like to proceed i.e. interview now or after the holidays. Of course these are all permanent full time positions offering excellent salaries, benefits and relocation assistance. * State of NY license or elig.* Here is a list of my current histo tech and supervisory positions: Orange/Rockland County NY - Manager of QA-Private Pathology Lab Rochester, NY - Histotech with Dermpath experience Orange/Rockland County, NY - Day shift Histotechs If you or anyone you know is interested call me toll free at 866-607-3542 or e-mail me at mailto:rel...@earthlink.net rel...@earthlink.net Thanks and Have a Great Day!! Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: mailto:rel...@earthlink.net rel...@earthlink.net http://www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA http://www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions http://www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.myspace.com/pamatrelia http://www.twitter.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: mailto:rel...@earthlink.net rel...@earthlink.net http://www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA http://www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions http://www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.myspace.com/pamatrelia http://www.twitter.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Plastic discoloration
Good morning everyone, I just have a quick question in regards to GMA turning white following embedding. Does anyone have any experience on why our plastic is losing its clarity and turning a whitish color? This doesn't seem to have any impact on staining but it would be nice to know the reason. Our polymerization is carried out in a vacuum chamber (nitrogen is used) and BPO is used as the initiator and JB4 as the accelerator. If any on you have any answers, your help would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day!! Jim ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Great Histology Supervisor Job in Ohio
Hi Histonet Members, I am currently working on a Histology Supervisor position in Ohio. The ideal candidates must have strong supervisory/management experience, be HT ot HTL(ASCP certified, and have strong experience in all areas of the histology lab. My client is willing to assist with relocation expenses if necessary and offers top notch salary and benefits. If interested in learning more, please email me your resume to ali...@ka-recruiting.com. I will then be in touch with you to discuss this opportunity. Thanks! Sincerely, Alisha (Taylor) Dynan, Founder K.A. Recruiting, Inc. Your Partner in Healthcare Recruiting 10 Post Office Square 8th Floor SOUTH Boston, MA 02109 P: (617) 692-2949 F: (617) 507-8009 ali...@ka-recruiting.com www.ka-recruiting.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RELIA Histology Job Alert 12/06/10 Histotech needed in Coastal Texas - Private Pathology Lab ASCP or eligible. Can you help?
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everybody is having a great day. I am working with a client on a new position that I wanted to tell you all about. My client is a private pathology lab located in Coastal Texas. This is a dayshift (early morning) full time permanent position. It is M-F with occasional Saturdays. My client offers a competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistance. Requirements: ASCP or elig. 1-2 yrs plus Routine Histology experience (including hand staining) IHC is a plus. This is an immediate opening but my client is willing to consider candidates who prefer to start work after the holidays as well. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact me - Pam Barker at rel...@earthlink.net or toll free at 866-607-3542. *Thanks for your time and Have a great day!* Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RELIA Histology Job Alert 12/06/10 Histotech needed in Coastal Texas - Private Pathology Lab ASCP or eligible. Can you help?
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everybody is having a great day. I am working with a client on a new position that I wanted to tell you all about. My client is a private pathology lab located in Coastal Texas. This is a dayshift (early morning) full time permanent position. It is M-F with occasional Saturdays. My client offers a competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistance. Requirements: ASCP or elig. 1-2 yrs plus Routine Histology experience (including hand staining) IHC is a plus. This is an immediate opening but my client is willing to consider candidates who prefer to start work after the holidays as well. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact me - Pam Barker at rel...@earthlink.net or toll free at 866-607-3542. *Thanks for your time and Have a great day!* Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Problems with histonet
I haven't received anything since Wednesday, but my email is blowing up now with Histonet stuff! I thought it was just my computer =) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Akemi Allison Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 6:54 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Problems with histonet I just made 2 posts today and they are not showing up. Is any one having problems too? Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Competencies
We keep ours for two years. We are under JC and that is how far back they go when checking. Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology, IPOX UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA, USA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Wilder Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 10:19 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Competencies When a Histotech leaves their place of employment - does anyone know if their competencies need to be kept for any period of time or can the competencies be disgarded after their departure? Thanks for your help! Paula Wilder St. Joseph Medical Center ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Problems with histonet
I made a post this morning as well, and it didn't show. However, I did receive a response. Jim -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Akemi Allison Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 6:54 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Problems with histonet I just made 2 posts today and they are not showing up. Is any one having problems too? Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ 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
[Histonet] Veterinary SOPs
For those of you who work in a veterinary diagnostic lab where there is a BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 necropsy room, I could use some assistance with designing some SOPs for maintenance of those rooms. For example, what are your daily routines and/or procedures to ensure that those rooms are clean, temperatures checked, setup requirements met, and so forth. This is not writing pathologists' SOPs for specific necropsy procedures, but more the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the rooms in which a pathologist would work. I would appreciate any input and will share with those who ask. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Eosin in Tissue Processor
Happy Monday Everyone! I guess I am having a old persons momment! I forgot how much eosin and what % to put in the last 100% of the Tissue Processor to show-up small transparent bx's. Can one of you wonderful people tell me please. The processor I am using is a VIP 5. Thanks a Bunch! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Hemoglobin A
We just got some from BioGenex order number is AR021-5R. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe Nocito Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 5:52 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Hemoglobin A Howdy histoland, does anyone know where to get Hemoglobin A? Dako doesn't have it any more and we've tried Biocare, Cell Marque, ThermoFisherLabVisions etc, etc, etc, Biogenex. No luck. Thanks Joe ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Workload Recording
If you are set up for your techs to bar code scan their blocks before they cut, you can keep track of it that way. We have this set up in our LIS. Our techs scan at every station (embedding, cutting, staining, etc) so I can track specimens in addition to keeping statistics. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Scott, Allison D Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 5:10 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Workload Recording Hello to all in histoland. Does anyone keep a log of how many blocks that their techs cut. My boss asked me do I keep this type of information. Anyone doing workload recording? Allison Scott HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor LBJ Hospital CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. To the extent the information in this e-mail and any attachments contain protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), PL 104-191; 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164; or Chapter 181, Texas Health and Safety Code, it is confidential and/or privileged. This e-mail may also be confidential and/or privileged under Texas law. The e-mail is for the use of only the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or any authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] New Histology Field Technical Role Based in AZ/TX/Southern CA
This is currently my territory. I'm relocating to Florida, so if anyone wants more details about the job, contact me at this address and we'll touch basethis job is fun ~Kim~ OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ --- On Thu, 12/2/10, Matt Ward m...@personifysearch.com wrote: From: Matt Ward m...@personifysearch.com Subject: [Histonet] New Histology Field Technical Role Based in AZ/TX/Southern CA To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 9:33 PM Good Afternoon Everyone! We have had a world leader open a new Field Technical Histology position that will cover the Pacific Region. The best place to live for this position would be Phoenix, Los Angeles, Or Dallas, and it will focus on Core Histology. This is perfect for a Histotech that is looking for an opportunity to get out of the lab in into the field with a growing company that offers promotion. Please contact me directly by sending me a copy of your resume to m...@personifysearch.com. Thanks! Matt Ward *Account Executive* *Personify* 5020 Weston Parkway Suite 315 Cary NC 27513 (Tel) 800.875.6188 direct ext 103 (Fax) 919.460.0642 www.personifysearch.com ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Hemoglobin A
thanks y'all for the info Joe - Original Message - From: Feher, Stephen sfe...@cmc-nh.org To: Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com; Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 4:15 PM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Hemoglobin A We just got some from BioGenex order number is AR021-5R. Steve -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe Nocito Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 5:52 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Hemoglobin A Howdy histoland, does anyone know where to get Hemoglobin A? Dako doesn't have it any more and we've tried Biocare, Cell Marque, ThermoFisherLabVisions etc, etc, etc, Biogenex. No luck. Thanks Joe ___ 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
[Histonet] Problems with histonet
I have the exact same problem. I had send out fur posts none showed up. Anjum On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 03:35 PM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... Today's Topics: 1. FW: TBS Histology Equipment (Damaris Beil) 2. Changing solutions on VIP processors. (Angela Bitting) 3. Eosin in Tissue Processor (Akemi Allison) 4. Workload Recording (Scott, Allison D) 5. Eosin in Tissue Processor (Akemi Allison) 6. Problems with histonet (Akemi Allison) 7. Test - please disregard (histot...@imagesbyhopper.com) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 13:30:49 -0500 From: Damaris Beil dbe...@hotmail.com Subject: [Histonet] FW: TBS Histology Equipment To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: snt141-w356cb443b8d0d38a312d7598...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Damaris E. Beil, HT,ASCPcm, HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 From: dbe...@hotmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: TBS Histology Equipment Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 10:48:04 -0500 Hello everyone, I was wondering if any of you would be able to give me feedback on the TBS ATP processor, TEC embedding center, SHUR/Stain HE stainer, microtomes and other piece of instrument from TBS/SHUR. Thank You, Damaris E. Beil, HT, ASCPcm,HTL Associates in Dermatology Histology Laboratory (407) 846-7546 ext. 3307 -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:02:59 -0500 From: Angela Bitting akbitt...@geisinger.edu Subject: [Histonet] Changing solutions on VIP processors. To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 4cf8f893.2b7f.00c...@geisinger.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello All, I'm involved in a debate with a colleague about how frequently the tissue processors need to be changed. We do roughly 1000 blocks a day on various runs, utilizing 7 tissue processors. About 100 of those are microwave processed, so I'm subtracting those from the equation. So 900 blocks (mixed tissues, no breast) divided by 6 conventional processors is 150 blocks each. I think it's poor reagent management to change a VIP after 150 blocks. Does anyone disagree with me? If these were processing very fatty tissue, I might think differently, but that's not the case. All opinions are welcome. Thanks, Angie Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. -- next part -- BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 X-GWTYPE:USER FN:Bitting, Angela TEL;WORK:570-271-6844 ORG:;Histology EMAIL;WORK;PREF;NGW:akbitt...@geisinger.edu N:Bitting;Angela END:VCARD -- Message: 3 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:26:39 -0800 (PST) From: Akemi Allison akemiat3...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Eosin in Tissue Processor To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: 374906.66310...@web113814.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Happy Friday Everyone, I guess I am having a old persons momment!� I forgot how much eosin and what % to put in the last 100% of the Tissue Processor to show-up small transparent bx's.� Can one of you wonderful people tell me please.� I tissue processor is a VIP 5. Thanks a bunch! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com -- Message: 4 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 16:09:36 -0600 From: Scott, Allison D allison_sc...@hchd.tmc.edu
[Histonet] clearium
Does anyone have any experience with the Surgipath product “Clearium”? It is a mounting medium that clears and coverslips in “one easy step” eliminating the need for xylene or xylene substitutes following staining. Does it decrease the shelf life of the slides? Is it very expensive? In my lab we use a microwave processor so if I used this product I would have no need for Xylene or substitutes at all. Thanks, Kim Ruth HT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Hellerstrom Hellman anyone?
Thanks, I did, with 50% nitric acid. I would have thought that if there was a problem with the glassware it would have shown up in the silver nitrate overnight. The silver solution was clear after incubating. The milky mess didn't happen until after washing in 95 ETOH then placing in the developing solution. Just to be sure though I'll make sure to clean the glassware longer than last time. I'll also run a couple of controls and take one out after an hour to reduce just it really is over impregnated. Thanks again, Amos Message: 16 Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:58:20 -0600 From: Ingles Claire cing...@uwhealth.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] Hellerstrom Hellman anyone? To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: f2f030053f9b7345831bed293a6d57e103a1a...@uwhc- MAIL01.uwhis.hosp.wisc.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Did you acid clean your glassware before hand? Claire From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Amos Brooks Sent: Wed 12/1/2010 12:07 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Hellerstrom Hellman anyone? Hi, I just did a Hellerstrom Hellman alcoholic silver stain for pancreatic D- cells. I followed the method described by Bancroft Stevens. When the slides were placed into the reducing solution they instantly precipitated into a toasty mess, the solution turned milky brown and the slides (even around the sections) picked up a lot of silver precipitate. If anyone has done this of could offer suggestions about it, I'd really like to trouble shoot the stain a bit. A bit of background about the stain that I thought I should add. According to the published method I used a 10% silver solution in ETOH with 100ul of 1M nitric acid. The pH of the solution was 5.0. The reducing solution was alcoholic formalin with 5% pyrogallic acid. I thought the silver solution seemed really concentrated (It hardly even disolved). Incubating such a solution overnight at 37 deg C (as indicated in the method) seemed a bit much. Has anyone heard of modifications of this stain? There is no sense reinventing the wheel, but I certainly don't want to repeat it knowing that it will innevitably do the same thing again unless there is something glaringly obvious that I did wrong. Thanks, Amos ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Workload Recording
There are now several commercial workload/work flow management systems available, if you are bar coded for your blocks and slides (Ventana, Thermo, Leica and Dako). These automated processes can simplify the capture of metrics for individuals, but not many have robust report functions. You could also use a manual system for capturing metrics, but this approach will require some additional effort over and above what is required for the automated systems. Both approaches will provide you a detailed look at what can be done, what is being done and what should be done at each step of your process and by whom. Productivity is a key management tool and with all the economy and industry pressures being applied, now being looked at closely for the Histology lab. I have been manually capturing workload metrics for accessioning, grossing, embedding and microtomy for 7+ years. It can be very useful when working with management to develop the correct staffing needs for the manual tasks in Histology. Workload recording allows you to better manage your process and employees. The data collected can be sliced and diced in many ways and I strongly suggest you collect on a daily basis. Each employee should know exactly what is expected of them for productivity and quality and you can only provide that direction when you have useful data. Once you have the data and create your reports, make sure you communicate with all employees regularly and continually. All that said, what are you trying to accomplish with creating workload metrics and/or what does your boss want to accomplish? It is important to understand that just capturing the workload metrics mean nothing without coupling quality standards. I believe that since we are very manual in our unit (case/specimen/block/slide) production, you must not just look at the production factor, you must apply a quality factor/standard, before setting any production standards. Quality must come first. last and always in your process development. Of course, that will mean you will need to take the next step and develop a process for capturing, trending and correcting all Mislabel, Procedural and Technical errors produced at each step of the process and ensure that the production metric and quality metric, when combined will lead and direct you to improved quality and measurable standards. I find that having the workload and quality metrics available provides valuable information for development of staff, training/competency documentation, SOP's and justifying equipment, consumables and reagent purchases. I learned from my CEO that You cannot manage what you do not measure. I would be more than happy to discuss this process with you off line, just send me an e-mail to start the process. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) wdesalvo@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 16:09:36 -0600 From: allison_sc...@hchd.tmc.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Workload Recording Hello to all in histoland. Does anyone keep a log of how many blocks that their techs cut. My boss asked me do I keep this type of information. Anyone doing workload recording? Allison Scott HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor LBJ Hospital CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system. To the extent the information in this e-mail and any attachments contain protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), PL 104-191; 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164; or Chapter 181, Texas Health and Safety Code, it is confidential and/or privileged. This e-mail may also be confidential and/or privileged under Texas law. The e-mail is for the use of only the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or any authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments is strictly prohibited. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Greta HT Position
sounds like a full time+ job In a message dated 12/6/2010 2:29:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, mh...@carisls.com writes: Great opportunity for a Histotechnician in a brand new laboratory! Bellmeade Dermatology in Nashville, TN is looking for a certified HT or HTL to run their newly constructed laboratory. Bellmeade Dermatology has been in the dermatology business for 18 years with 3 physicians and 2 Nurse Practitioners' . Candidate must be ASCP certified and CLIA certified to perform gross dissection, prior supervisory experience preferred. The candidate will be responsible for the following: Creation and maintenance of policies and procedures to CLIA standards, leading lab through CLIA inspection, maintenance and quality control for equipment, and routine histology duties. This is a part time position that offers a competitive salary and the flexible hours allows you to put your own personal stamp on the laboratory . Interested applicants should contact Meredith Hale phone 214-596-2219 or through email mh...@carisls.com Meredith Hale HT (ASCP) CM Operations Liaison Director and Education Coordinator Caris Life Sciences 6655 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving Texas 75039 direct: 214-596-2219 cell: 469-648-8253 fax: 972-929-9966 mh...@carisls.com mailto:mh...@carisls.com ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] Changing solutions on VIP processors.
I suggest to develop the best quality standard for processing, you must first develop or decide what the quality parameters will be that dictates a rotation or changing of a reagent. Have you determined what constitutes a dirty or unacceptable reagent? Create and run a test method validation protocol to define the quality parameters. Your particular mix of tissues types and the number of cassettes processed are important indicators, but what how do you determine when a reagent is unacceptable? Have you measured the particulate matter, concentration of solution, carryover from one reagent type the the next? Define the parameters first and then you can set the standard, for your lab and mix of tissues, that will provide consistent and quality results, each and every time. Make sure you include the pathologist, as he/she is a critical end point QC for your process. Make sure you are meeting your most important customer's needs. I believe that testing and then defining set standards will allow you to best manage the reagents used on the processors and the process, while providing the best and consistent quality. Making a guess for when the reagents should be changed for multiple processors or relying on anecdotal information from labs that do not gross the same as our lab, have the same daily tissue sample mix as you lab or have the same quality standards you have, can only lead to inconsistent and possibly wasteful use of reagents or unacceptable processed tissue samples. Use standardization and quality processes to lead you to better quality results. That is always the goal. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) wdesalvo@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:02:59 -0500 From: akbitt...@geisinger.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Changing solutions on VIP processors. Hello All, I'm involved in a debate with a colleague about how frequently the tissue processors need to be changed. We do roughly 1000 blocks a day on various runs, utilizing 7 tissue processors. About 100 of those are microwave processed, so I'm subtracting those from the equation. So 900 blocks (mixed tissues, no breast) divided by 6 conventional processors is 150 blocks each. I think it's poor reagent management to change a VIP after 150 blocks. Does anyone disagree with me? If these were processing very fatty tissue, I might think differently, but that's not the case. All opinions are welcome. Thanks, Angie Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP), QIHC Technical Specialist, Histology Geisinger Medical Center 100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00 Danville, PA 17822 phone 570-214-9634 fax 570-271-5916 No trees were hurt in the sending of this email However many electrons were severly inconvienienced! IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. 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
RE: [Histonet] Competencies
You should consider your own HR and all regulatory agencies requirements before discarding any employee file information. When we were last inspected by CAP, they wanted to see the files for all employees listed on our last submission, plus new additions and they wanted 2 years of data. Normally I would say at least two years fro any paperwork, but it is always best to ask your employee document specialists, HR. There are many different requirements for employee file documentation. If there was a corrective action issue, then we are required to keep files longer. If the employee was involved with formalin, xylene or other concentration testing, then the employee records for the testing results must be kept for 20 years. There are many different needs to consider before discarding employee files and HR and sometimes Risk Management will need to be involved and make the decision on discard. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) From: hist...@hotmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:18:32 + Subject: [Histonet] Competencies When a Histotech leaves their place of employment - does anyone know if their competencies need to be kept for any period of time or can the competencies be disgarded after their departure? Thanks for your help! Paula Wilder St. Joseph Medical Center ___ 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
