[Histonet] New Position Alert - Applications Support Specialists 4 Locations!!
Good Morning Histonet, Our client is a global leader in manufacturing histology products has recently opened 4 new Application Support Specialist positions. Our client is looking for Histotechs who would be interested in working in the field and enjoy training and interacting with customers. Locations include: NJ/NY/PA (Northeast Region) NC/Charlotte (Southeast Region) Atlanta (IHC Specialist) Southern CA (Western Region) The positions include a base salary + bonus/commissions and great benefits. These are expansion opportunities and they offer a great potential for career growth. If you or anyone you may know would be interested in learning more, please contact me at m...@personifysearch.com or 800.875.6188 ext. 103 Regards, 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] Hazardous Waste Labeling
Can someone tell me the requirements for labeling hazardous waste containers and the reference source? Than= ks, Laurie Colbert ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] LIS questions
Good morning, Id like to take up the issue of server vs cloud in Kellys original email. I have some thoughts that Id like to share, but more importantly, Id like to hear other peoples opinions. This is going to be a continuing hot topic in the LIS world for years to come and I think it would be nice to have some sort of list for people to start thinking about. I am aware that traditionally there has not been a lot of LIS involvement in the histology laboratory, but with the advent of 'barcode tracking' and new quality initiatives, I am sure that this is about to change. Server Pros: 1.More control you know where your data resides and you have full control over it. 2. Ostensibly faster, because youre just sharing your data traffic internally, not across the world web. 3. We know this model works in both low and large volume operations. Cons: 1.Youre responsible for maintaining the server operating system patches which occur every few months it seems and daily backups. 2. Cost associated with the server(s) Often times there will be 2 servers production and development, plus there is a license fee. Bottom line, think around 10, 000 to 20,000. You also need a place to put the servers. Cloud Pros: 1. A user can get to the system from everywhere -- great if you dont have an infrastructure already in place. 2. No hardware costs for the server, but I would imagine that there is some fee hidden somewhere nothing in life is free, right? Cons: 1. No control over your data. It can reside anywhere in the world and who knows how the local laws protect your data. If the data resides in the US, thats less of a concern. With less control, you never really know if your backups are occurring or not. 2. Because youre on the web, the potential exists for a slower system. This is probably not as important when a pathologist is signing out a case, but depending on the LIS, it could be a big problem, if there is a lot of user interaction. For instance, anything to do with blocks or slides which can be numerous and require rapid processing, could be an issue. In my own experience, Ive waited on a web page refresh for several seconds from time to time. If my specials are due out at 10 a.m. and its 9:45, I dont have time for a slow connection. 3. With current technology, instrument interfaces can be difficult because they require more of a realtime or very fast response. 4. Does anyone know of a large volume lab that uses a web based LIS where the LIS requires quick response time? 5. What happens if I change from a web based LIS. I assume I dont get access to my data unless I continue to pay some sort of fee. With a server based system, I can stop paying maintenance, but I can still access my data. What do you all think? Do you disagree with the list? Do you have more to add? Bottom line, I think for me, and remember, Im an LIS vendor myself, system functionality would still be a priority as far as system selection is concerned. The feel of the company would be my next critical concern, and then I would think about cost and technology. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kelly Boyd Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:31 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] LIS questions Is anyone out there familiar with any of the following LIS systems, if so, what are your thoughts?? AIM Path Software systems, Wavefront Software, WinSURGE, CSS LIS What are the opinions out there for a server based system versus a cloud based?? Thanks! Kelly ___ 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] LIS questions
When we start talking about the issues associated w/ server vs. cloud in healthcare, I think discussion needs to start w/ and be centered on capability of compliance and enforcement, as it relates to HITECH Act, HIPPA and delivery of ePHI. There is a complexity added as more health information exchanges are developed and access to data is expanded and the need to develop complex and sound Business Associate Agreements. In my mind, the idea of more access and/or ease of access must be directly related to the ability to control and provide security of access. I believe this very complex issue and process will rely less on the needs of the end user, Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists and more on the need to meet HITECH requirements and very secure delivery. This is a very complex IT issue and maybe not best discussed on the Histonet w/ technical personnel with limited IT knowledge. William DeSalvo, BS, HTL(ASCP) From: m...@pathview.com To: kdboydhi...@yahoo.com; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:52:13 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] LIS questions CC: Good morning, I’d like to take up the issue of server vs cloud in Kelly’s original email. I have some thoughts that I’d like to share, but more importantly, I’d like to hear other people’s opinions. This is going to be a continuing ‘hot topic’ in the LIS world for years to come and I think it would be nice to have some sort of list for people to start thinking about. I am aware that traditionally there has not been a lot of LIS involvement in the histology laboratory, but with the advent of 'barcode tracking' and new quality initiatives, I am sure that this is about to change. Server Pros: 1. More control – you know where your data resides and you have full control over it. 2. Ostensibly faster, because you’re just sharing your data traffic internally, not across the world web. 3. We know this model works in both low and large volume operations. Cons: 1. You’re responsible for maintaining the server – operating system patches which occur every few months it seems and daily backups. 2. Cost associated with the server(s) – Often times there will be 2 servers – production and development, plus there is a license fee. Bottom line, think around 10, 000 to 20,000. You also need a ‘place’ to put the servers. Cloud Pros: 1. A user can get to the system from everywhere -- great if you don’t have an infrastructure already in place. 2. No hardware costs for the server, but I would imagine that there is some fee hidden somewhere – nothing in life is free, right? Cons: 1. No control over your data. It can reside anywhere in the world and who knows how the local laws protect your data. If the data resides in the US, that’s less of a concern. With less control, you never really know if your backups are occurring or not. 2. Because you’re on the web, the potential exists for a slower system. This is probably not as important when a pathologist is signing out a case, but depending on the LIS, it could be a big problem, if there is a lot of user interaction. For instance, anything to do with blocks or slides which can be numerous and require rapid processing, could be an issue. In my own experience, I’ve waited on a ‘web page refresh’ for several seconds from time to time. If my specials are due out at 10 a.m. and it’s 9:45, I don’t have time for a slow connection. 3. With current technology, instrument interfaces can be difficult because they require more of a realtime or ‘very fast’ response. 4. Does anyone know of a large volume lab that uses a web based LIS where the LIS requires quick response time? 5. What happens if I change from a web based LIS. I ‘assume’ I don’t get access to my data unless I continue to pay some sort of fee. With a server based system, I can stop paying maintenance, but I can still access my data. What do you all think? Do you disagree with the list? Do you have more to add? Bottom line, I think for me, and remember, I’m an LIS vendor myself, system functionality would still be a priority as far as system selection is concerned. The ‘feel of the company’ would be my next critical concern, and then I would think about cost and technology. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kelly Boyd Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:31 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] LIS questions Is anyone out there familiar with any of the following LIS systems, if so, what are your thoughts?? AIM Path Software systems, Wavefront Software, WinSURGE, CSS LIS What are the opinions out there for a server based system versus a cloud based?? Thanks! Kelly ___ Histonet mailing list
RE: [Histonet] LIS questions
Not all Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists have limited IT knowledge. There are a great number of those that have an IT team with limited knowledge of what exactly occurs in the histology lab. The more information that Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists that are actively searching for a new system are armed with the more capable they are to intelligently participate in making decisions. If we are going to limit the discussions here then we would have to start weeding out the discussions that pertain to information that only applies to a select minority. Personally I enjoy the information that has no bearing on my particular lab. It gives me information to think about even though I may never use. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:28 PM To: m...@pathview.com; Kelly Boyd; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] LIS questions When we start talking about the issues associated w/ server vs. cloud in healthcare, I think discussion needs to start w/ and be centered on capability of compliance and enforcement, as it relates to HITECH Act, HIPPA and delivery of ePHI. There is a complexity added as more health information exchanges are developed and access to data is expanded and the need to develop complex and sound Business Associate Agreements. In my mind, the idea of more access and/or ease of access must be directly related to the ability to control and provide security of access. I believe this very complex issue and process will rely less on the needs of the end user, Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists and more on the need to meet HITECH requirements and very secure delivery. This is a very complex IT issue and maybe not best discussed on the Histonet w/ technical personnel with limited IT knowledge. William DeSalvo, BS, HTL(ASCP) From: m...@pathview.com To: kdboydhi...@yahoo.com; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:52:13 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] LIS questions CC: Good morning, I'd like to take up the issue of server vs cloud in Kelly's original email. I have some thoughts that I'd like to share, but more importantly, I'd like to hear other people's opinions. This is going to be a continuing 'hot topic' in the LIS world for years to come and I think it would be nice to have some sort of list for people to start thinking about. I am aware that traditionally there has not been a lot of LIS involvement in the histology laboratory, but with the advent of 'barcode tracking' and new quality initiatives, I am sure that this is about to change. Server Pros: 1. More control - you know where your data resides and you have full control over it. 2. Ostensibly faster, because you're just sharing your data traffic internally, not across the world web. 3. We know this model works in both low and large volume operations. Cons: 1. You're responsible for maintaining the server - operating system patches which occur every few months it seems and daily backups. 2. Cost associated with the server(s) - Often times there will be 2 servers - production and development, plus there is a license fee. Bottom line, think around 10, 000 to 20,000. You also need a 'place' to put the servers. Cloud Pros: 1. A user can get to the system from everywhere -- great if you don't have an infrastructure already in place. 2. No hardware costs for the server, but I would imagine that there is some fee hidden somewhere - nothing in life is free, right? Cons: 1. No control over your data. It can reside anywhere in the world and who knows how the local laws protect your data. If the data resides in the US, that's less of a concern. With less control, you never really know if your backups are occurring or not. 2. Because you're on the web, the potential exists for a slower system. This is probably not as important when a pathologist is signing out a case, but depending on the LIS, it could be a big problem, if there is a lot of user interaction. For instance, anything to do with blocks or slides which can be numerous and require rapid processing, could be an issue. In my own experience, I've waited on a 'web page refresh' for several seconds from time to time. If my specials are due out at 10 a.m. and it's 9:45, I don't have time for a slow connection. 3. With current technology, instrument interfaces can be difficult because they require more of a realtime or 'very fast' response. 4. Does anyone know of a large volume lab that uses a web based LIS where the LIS requires quick response time? 5. What happens if I change from a web based LIS. I 'assume' I don't get access to my data unless I continue to pay some sort of fee. With a server based system, I can stop paying maintenance, but I can still access my data. What do you all think? Do
RE: [Histonet] LIS questions
William, you bring up a very good point, but Id like to respond to your concerns this way: 1.I dont know how my online banking security works, but It does. I have to believe that the industry and cloud based LIS vendors have already solved this issue or that they will in the short term. Perhaps I am naïve in where I place my trust, but the cloud is such a big marketing thrust these days, I have to believe that momentum alone will carry this forward. 2. I guess Im more of a functionality person than a technical person though I do have a technical degree from a pretty decent school. There are so many perspectives to this issue that I am content to confine the current thoughts to mostly functionality versus technical or legal. Still, I always try to be open to other thoughts and your commentary did just that thank you. 3. Finally, I think this topic is relevant to histonet because Im hearing more and more LIS vendors differentiate themselves as cloud vs server based solutions. Since I think the LIS will play more of a role in the daily lives of histotechnologists, I think its a good idea to talk about this and leave some trail of discovery for future people interested in this topic. Michael Mihalik http://www.pathview.com/ PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 From: WILLIAM DESALVO [mailto:wdesalvo@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:28 AM To: m...@pathview.com; Kelly Boyd; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] LIS questions When we start talking about the issues associated w/ server vs. cloud in healthcare, I think discussion needs to start w/ and be centered on capability of compliance and enforcement, as it relates to HITECH Act, HIPPA and delivery of ePHI. There is a complexity added as more health information exchanges are developed and access to data is expanded and the need to develop complex and sound Business Associate Agreements. In my mind, the idea of more access and/or ease of access must be directly related to the ability to control and provide security of access. I believe this very complex issue and process will rely less on the needs of the end user, Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists and more on the need to meet HITECH requirements and very secure delivery. This is a very complex IT issue and maybe not best discussed on the Histonet w/ technical personnel with limited IT knowledge. William DeSalvo, BS, HTL(ASCP) From: m...@pathview.com To: kdboydhi...@yahoo.com; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:52:13 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] LIS questions CC: Good morning, Id like to take up the issue of server vs cloud in Kellys original email. I have some thoughts that Id like to share, but more importantly, Id like to hear other peoples opinions. This is going to be a continuing hot topic in the LIS world for years to come and I think it would be nice to have some sort of list for people to start thinking about. I am aware that traditionally there has not been a lot of LIS involvement in the histology laboratory, but with the advent of 'barcode tracking' and new quality initiatives, I am sure that this is about to change. Server Pros: 1. More control you know where your data resides and you have full control over it. 2. Ostensibly faster, because youre just sharing your data traffic internally, not across the world web. 3. We know this model works in both low and large volume operations. Cons: 1. Youre responsible for maintaining the server operating system patches which occur every few months it seems and daily backups. 2. Cost associated with the server(s) Often times there will be 2 servers production and development, plus there is a license fee. Bottom line, think around 10, 000 to 20,000. You also need a place to put the servers. Cloud Pros: 1. A user can get to the system from everywhere -- great if you dont have an infrastructure already in place. 2. No hardware costs for the server, but I would imagine that there is some fee hidden somewhere nothing in life is free, right? Cons: 1. No control over your data. It can reside anywhere in the world and who knows how the local laws protect your data. If the data resides in the US, thats less of a concern. With less control, you never really know if your backups are occurring or not. 2. Because youre on the web, the potential exists for a slower system. This is probably not as important when a pathologist is signing out a case, but depending on the LIS, it could be a big problem, if there is a lot of user interaction. For instance, anything to do with blocks or slides which can be numerous and require rapid processing, could be an issue. In my own experience, Ive waited on a web page refresh for several seconds from time to time. If my specials are due out at 10 a.m. and its 9:45, I dont have time for a slow connection. 3.
[Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
Hi Tim, One thing I did not anticipate that was an unfortunate eye opener. When humans are given a scanner to read barcodes they seem to trust the technology so much that they stop reading with their eyes. We had an unfortunate incident where the wrong barcode label was placed onto a specimen container at accessioning. Keep in mind the label containing the barcode also contained a patient name and MRN. Had the next individual in the chain of events, the individual at the grossing table, read the label, she might have noticed the discrepancy. Instead, the barcode on the cassettes was for the wrong patient and of course, the slides likewise. So while I adopted barcodes to reduce the likelihood of error, this event made me feel a bit more vulnerable because once the scanners are in use, you may find that staff become so reliant on the technology that they are no longer vigilant in keeping an eye out for problems. I'm sharing this in the hope that by alerting your staff to this pitfall you can avoid experiencing this in your lab. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:31 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned To anyone who has implemented a barcoding/specimen tracking system in your lab. What lessons did you learn that would make it easier if you did it over? We're starting the process and I would like to get some input on things to look out for! Thanks for any info and comments! Tim Morken Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 1656 Room S570 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 353-1266 (ph) (415) 514-3403 (fax) tim.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org ___ 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] Napsin A
Hello. I was wondering if anyone had used the NapsinA from BioCare on the Bond III and if so, would you mind sharing your protocol? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give. Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Lab Dept. of Pathology Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 27157 336-716-2109 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
Unfortunately (or is that fortunately?), pretty much all technology can be foiled by human beings. We've seen this scenario before as well. We tell our accession personnel that they must accession and label one case at a time, but when it comes down to it, there is no real way to FORCE people to follow a policy. This is why we have inquiry come up automatically at Gross, Transcription, and Pathology workcenters. Ostensibly, one or more people need to confirm the correct labeling of the case. ...at least that's the theory ... and of course there's that people part of the equation again. Michael Mihalik PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Della Speranza, Vinnie Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:25 AM To: Morken, Timothy; Histonet Subject: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned Hi Tim, One thing I did not anticipate that was an unfortunate eye opener. When humans are given a scanner to read barcodes they seem to trust the technology so much that they stop reading with their eyes. We had an unfortunate incident where the wrong barcode label was placed onto a specimen container at accessioning. Keep in mind the label containing the barcode also contained a patient name and MRN. Had the next individual in the chain of events, the individual at the grossing table, read the label, she might have noticed the discrepancy. Instead, the barcode on the cassettes was for the wrong patient and of course, the slides likewise. So while I adopted barcodes to reduce the likelihood of error, this event made me feel a bit more vulnerable because once the scanners are in use, you may find that staff become so reliant on the technology that they are no longer vigilant in keeping an eye out for problems. I'm sharing this in the hope that by alerting your staff to this pitfall you can avoid experiencing this in your lab. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:31 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned To anyone who has implemented a barcoding/specimen tracking system in your lab. What lessons did you learn that would make it easier if you did it over? We're starting the process and I would like to get some input on things to look out for! Thanks for any info and comments! Tim Morken Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 1656 Room S570 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 353-1266 (ph) (415) 514-3403 (fax) tim.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HistoTALK at the FSH Meeting in May
Hi everyone, HistoTALK www.HistoTALK.com was invited to tape a few interviews at this years 2012 Florida Society for Histotechnology Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, May 17th, 18th and 19th. If you would like to be a guest on a future HistoTALK program, let me know and we can decide on a good time for you to tape. If you want to attend one of the largest and best society meetings on the east coast - this is it! Check them out at www.FSHgroup.org. Even if you are not interested in being a guest on the show, stop by the HistoTALK mobile studio and say hello or catch up on all the latest! See you at the FSH Meeting in May, the Region VII in Phoenix, AZ in June AND the 2012 NSH Symposium / Convention in Vancouver. Yours, Dave ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
Vinnie. I as well found some quirks with this technology and I'm glad you brought up that it isn't perfect. I had a bog issue with the fact that you couldn't scan all your cassettes when putting on the machine as I felt that was the time errors needed to be noticed and fixed. Because finding out even the next day that a specimen is missing is not a good time. Ie. Specimen got tossed into garbage upon grossing and garbage has been incinerated. Not that I've seen this. Just that it could happen. I also noticed that errors at microtomy can still happen. Think about this, you pick up a block. Scan it and then can't get a section. You put block back in decal or on ice. You pick up next block. Whamo. You better pay attention So in essence with what ever we use technology wise it's up to us if we are paying attention and should never be complacent with our tools. Because our tools still require us to think. Kim D Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Della Speranza, Vinnie del...@musc.edu wrote: Hi Tim, One thing I did not anticipate that was an unfortunate eye opener. When humans are given a scanner to read barcodes they seem to trust the technology so much that they stop reading with their eyes. We had an unfortunate incident where the wrong barcode label was placed onto a specimen container at accessioning. Keep in mind the label containing the barcode also contained a patient name and MRN. Had the next individual in the chain of events, the individual at the grossing table, read the label, she might have noticed the discrepancy. Instead, the barcode on the cassettes was for the wrong patient and of course, the slides likewise. So while I adopted barcodes to reduce the likelihood of error, this event made me feel a bit more vulnerable because once the scanners are in use, you may find that staff become so reliant on the technology that they are no longer vigilant in keeping an eye out for problems. I'm sharing this in the hope that by alerting your staff to this pitfall you can avoid experiencing this in your lab. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:31 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned To anyone who has implemented a barcoding/specimen tracking system in your lab. What lessons did you learn that would make it easier if you did it over? We're starting the process and I would like to get some input on things to look out for! Thanks for any info and comments! Tim Morken Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 1656 Room S570 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 353-1266 (ph) (415) 514-3403 (fax) tim.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
Thanks for contacting me Kim. I think that staff feel compelled to be more vigilant when manual systems are in place and may get a bit too complacent, expecting the electronic tools to think for us. we are working on developing our own tools for scanning cassettes before they are loaded into the tissue processors, but the tool is in development stage and I can't offer specifics yet, however it is supposed to go live in July. We are creating a version of CoPath that will be married to Cerner Millenium. At the grossing table, the cassettes will be scanned when the tissues are collected and held in formalin, then scanned again at the tissue processor and again at the embedding station. At embedding, a screen pops up on a monitor that will alert the tech is there are special embedding instructions. This is entirely home grown and not an off the shelf product. I share this because the scenarios you mentioned are in fact possible, I lived through the nightmare of having to search through two tractor trailer loads of red bag waste to find a missing kidney biopsy. The specimen was found, but it was the most unpleasant experience imaginable. And I survived to tell about it ! Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 -Original Message- From: Kim Donadio [mailto:one_angel_sec...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 4:25 PM To: Della Speranza, Vinnie Cc: Morken, Timothy; Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned Vinnie. I as well found some quirks with this technology and I'm glad you brought up that it isn't perfect. I had a bog issue with the fact that you couldn't scan all your cassettes when putting on the machine as I felt that was the time errors needed to be noticed and fixed. Because finding out even the next day that a specimen is missing is not a good time. Ie. Specimen got tossed into garbage upon grossing and garbage has been incinerated. Not that I've seen this. Just that it could happen. I also noticed that errors at microtomy can still happen. Think about this, you pick up a block. Scan it and then can't get a section. You put block back in decal or on ice. You pick up next block. Whamo. You better pay attention So in essence with what ever we use technology wise it's up to us if we are paying attention and should never be complacent with our tools. Because our tools still require us to think. Kim D Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Della Speranza, Vinnie del...@musc.edu wrote: Hi Tim, One thing I did not anticipate that was an unfortunate eye opener. When humans are given a scanner to read barcodes they seem to trust the technology so much that they stop reading with their eyes. We had an unfortunate incident where the wrong barcode label was placed onto a specimen container at accessioning. Keep in mind the label containing the barcode also contained a patient name and MRN. Had the next individual in the chain of events, the individual at the grossing table, read the label, she might have noticed the discrepancy. Instead, the barcode on the cassettes was for the wrong patient and of course, the slides likewise. So while I adopted barcodes to reduce the likelihood of error, this event made me feel a bit more vulnerable because once the scanners are in use, you may find that staff become so reliant on the technology that they are no longer vigilant in keeping an eye out for problems. I'm sharing this in the hope that by alerting your staff to this pitfall you can avoid experiencing this in your lab. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:31 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned To anyone who has implemented a barcoding/specimen tracking system in your lab. What lessons did you learn that would make it easier if you did it over? We're starting the process and I would like to get some input on things to look out for! Thanks for any info and comments! Tim Morken Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 1656 Room S570 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 353-1266 (ph) (415) 514-3403 (fax) tim.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing
[Histonet] WNT-16 Antibody
Hoping someone can help- Does anyone know of a WNT-16 antibody that will work on mouse tissue for IHC? Thanks, nancy.lo...@va.gov ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
in order to protect the innocent I want to mention that the lost kidney biopsy that was successfully found in a mountain of red bag waste occurred at another facility and not where I am currently employed. This is one of those experiences you never forget but fortunately had a happy ending and has been the subject of workshops I've given for NSH. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 - ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned
Dumpster diving should be rare among histotechs, but I suspect we have all done it in one form or another at some point in our careers. Vinnie, yours is the most extreme senerio I recall. Bill -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Della Speranza, Vinnie Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:55 PM To: Della Speranza, Vinnie; Kim Donadio Cc: Histonet; Morken,Timothy Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Barcoding specimen tracking, lessons you learned in order to protect the innocent I want to mention that the lost kidney biopsy that was successfully found in a mountain of red bag waste occurred at another facility and not where I am currently employed. This is one of those experiences you never forget but fortunately had a happy ending and has been the subject of workshops I've given for NSH. Vinnie Della Speranza, MS, HTL(ASCP) Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services Medical University of South Carolina 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 Charleston, SC 29425 tel. 843-792-6353 fax. 843-792-8974 - ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential information. If you are not an addressee, or responsible for delivering this email to an addressee, you have received this email in error and are notified that reading, copying, or disclosing this email is prohibited. If you received this email in error, immediately reply to the sender and delete the message completely from your computer system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CD4 and CD45 antibodies
Hello Histonetters, Does anyone uses CD4 and/or CD45 antibodies? If so, can you share the protocol? dilutions? and epitope retrieval? Thank you for your help! Appreciated Chakib Boussahmain Histotechnologist HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
