Re: [Histonet] Histo Aide Duties
So reagent changes in the VIP or recycling would be out too? Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Histology Department, Lab 503-251-6266 ex 10246 Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com 12/7/2011 7:54 AM Embedding NO Cutting ABSOLUTELY NO Staining, ONLY if with auto-stainer (putting slides in/out of the instrument) Cover-slipping ONLY with automatic instrument (slides in/out) Sticking labels to hand written slides if the slides are not pre-written Filing slides and blocks YES Matching slides with paper work YES Delivering slides to pathologists YES Arranging blocks/slides to cut YES Anything that does not involve a technical skill, training or certification. A good laboratory aid doing all the above mentioned tasks can improve the histotechnologists productivity 2.5 times René J. --- On Wed, 12/7/11, Matthew Lunetta mlune...@luhcares.org wrote: From: Matthew Lunetta mlune...@luhcares.org Subject: [Histonet] Histo Aide Duties To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 8:01 AM Hey Histo Netters, For the CAP pro's; I have been wondering what duties can a non-certified histo-aide preform in a CAP facility? Other than accessioning. Embedding? Cutting? Staining? Where is the CAP line on what is technical and what is non-tecnical? I am not fluent in CAP and would like to know what you all think. Thanks, Matt Lunetta BS HT(ASCP) -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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] I am receiving 2 of every emails to booze...@ah.org. Is it something I did?
I am receiving 2 of every emails to booze...@ah.org. Is it something I did? Thank you, Kathy Boozer ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Amputation transport
If you go to a general store like Fred Meyers, Target...you can get the plastic containers that hold wrapping paper rolls that are opaque and put appropriate stickers on them for less than $20.00 I have been using 3 of them for years now. Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 1-503-251-6266 ex. 10246 booze...@ah.org Liz Chlipala l...@premierlab.com 10/13/2010 7:10 AM Try mopec -Original Message- From: Fleming, Jackie M jackie.flem...@allina.com Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:59 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Amputation transport Does anyone have a transport/ carrier for transporting amputations.? We have specimens funneled into one site for grossing, and need to transport amputations AK and BK. Thanks for any help! This message contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. ___ 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] Coverslips
I am having the same issues and we purchased the expensive Platinum to avoid that problem. They just sent me replacements and I haven't tested them all yet. Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 booze...@ah.org Weems, Joyce jwe...@sjha.org 6/28/2010 11:28 AM For years we have used coverslips from Mercedes - the ones in a plain white box labeled in German. This year we have begun to have problems with them being dirty and having bits of glass on them that cause air bubbles when used on the automatic coverslipper. Is anyone else having this problem? They have worked with us to try to resolve it, and have replaced several boxes, but the replacements are doing the same thing. Thanks for your input, j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ 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: [?? Probable Spam] [Histonet] New CAP grossing guidelines
Just talked to Jim at CAP and he said the term Processing still can be the transfer of tissue from one container to another (cassette) to be processed in the tissue processor. If there is any analytical thinking involved (dying margins, measuring...) the process becomes Grossing and falls under the high complex rule. Hope that helps. Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 booze...@ah.org kim.dona...@bhcpns.org 04/01/2010 09:15 I agree Janice. The only thing it looks to me is to now define Grandfathered in. Because it also states in addition for that criteria as well. Kim Donadio Pathology Supervisor Baptist Hospital 1000 W Moreno St. Pensacola FL 32501 Phone (850) 469-7718 Fax (850) 434-4996 Mahoney,Janice A janice.maho...@alegent.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/31/2010 04:10 PM To 'Joe Nocito' jnoc...@satx.rr.com, Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject RE: [?? Probable Spam] [Histonet] New CAP grossing guidelines But above that after the education piece it says in Addition. Jan, Omaha -Original Message- From: Joe Nocito [mailto:jnoc...@satx.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:08 PM To: Mahoney,Janice A; Histonet Subject: Re: [?? Probable Spam] [Histonet] New CAP grossing guidelines just had a lively discussion at work. My take is that the only thing CAP changed was that they combined the processing and grossing pieces together again, which I don't know why they split them in the first place. But you don't have the entire CAP note and many people miss this. The last item states OR three months of documented laboratory training in the high complexity area. Again, my take is that an unregistered histotech can have at least three months of documented training in grossing complex specimens, have the record signed off by the medical director and be ok. How far off am I? Joe - Original Message - From: Mahoney,Janice A janice.maho...@alegent.org To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:44 PM Subject: [?? Probable Spam] [Histonet] New CAP grossing guidelines Is anyone concerned about the new (old) grossing personnel guidelines from CAP. Many labs use people to process tissue. No more! ANP.11610 Phase II If individuals other than a pathologist or pathology resident assist in gross examinations, do such individuals qualify as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations? NOTE: The laboratory director may delegate the dissection of specimens to non-pathologist individuals; these individuals must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is: 1. An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR 2. Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing. The CLIA regulations on high complexity testing personnel may be found at HC Testing Personnelhttp://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx. In addition, the CLIA regulations include exceptions for grandfathered individuals; these regulations (42CFR493.1489 and 1491) may be found at the above Web address and at Grandfathered Exceptionshttp://wwwn.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx. It is the responsibility of the laboratory director to determine whether an individual's education, training and experience satisfies the requirements of this checklist question. Jan Mahoney Omaha, NE Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Health Systems, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, providing high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is confidential and private and intended only for the use of the addressees. Unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this communication in error, please inform us of the erroneous delivery by return e-mail message from your
Re: [Histonet] LAMBDA AND KAPPA STAINING PROBLEMS
I had the same problem and ended up getting an Option reagent to work with a different protocol, in addition to getting new antibody lots for both the Kappa and Lambda, but the new protocol only helped a little bit. The tech said we might have to find other antibodies, that their's is just too sensitive. Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 booze...@ah.org ADESUPO ADESUYI adesupo2...@hotmail.com 02/10/2010 17:15 Hi, We are having overstaining problems with both our Kappa and Lambda stains using our recently purchased Benchmark XT. Pls, I will appreciate it, if you guys at histoland could offer some suggestions as to taking care of this problem. Thanking you all for your usual cooperation. Adesuyi A, BS,HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/___ 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] Leica vs Ventana
My sincere apologies to all that I have offended. I asked a simple question and got a very helpful reply from someone who asked me to call them, as they had compared for their facility and it answered my questions. Kathy Akemi Allison akemiat3...@yahoo.com 12/11/2009 09:53 Hi Janice, I'm glad you brought up your point! It's amazing how people are. It just shows how narrow minded and unkind in their statements. Yes, Ventana is HUGE, but they have their faults as well! That being said, there is always room to build a better mouse trap and save money while doing it too! The new Bond is amazing and is capable of doing multiple IHC staining on (1) slide. It is also a open system. Science never sleeps! Thank you for speaking out, and hope you have a Wonderful Holiday Season! Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Dec 11, 2009, at 8:02 AM, Mahoney,Janice A wrote: I think these obscure emails about vendors are very damaging, regardless of who the vender is. If someone is experiencing a particular problem with an instrument, please use this venue to get advice on how others handled it. Be open about the problem so that we all can learn from your experiences. To dog a company without any real information is not useful to anyone. Both companies have good instruments that may suit different types of labs better than the other. I'll get off my soap box now. Jan Mahoney, Omaha -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet- boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Houston, Ronald Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 8:55 AM To: Edwards, Richard E.; Sebree Linda A; Kathleen Boozer; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Leica vs Ventana Probably depends on whether you're talking about a white elephant or not Ronnie Houston Anatomic Pathology Manager Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus OH 43205 (614) 722 5450 -Original Message- From: Edwards, Richard E. [mailto:r...@leicester.ac.uk] Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 9:52 AM To: Houston, Ronald; Sebree Linda A; Kathleen Boozer; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Leica vs Ventana This sounds like the game children play, so who would win the fight between an elephant and a hippopotamus, or the fight between a banana and a pomegranate etcetc. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Houston, Ronald Sent: 11 December 2009 14:44 To: Sebree Linda A; Kathleen Boozer; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Leica vs Ventana Not enough time in the day to answer that one Ronnie Houston Anatomic Pathology Manager Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus OH 43205 (614) 722 5450 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sebree Linda A Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 9:41 AM To: Kathleen Boozer; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Leica vs Ventana Why would you switch from a reliable, walk-away, reproducible system? Just curious. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory DB1-223 VAH 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Boozer Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 8:08 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Leica vs Ventana Anyone out there found an advantage of going from Ventana to Leica for IHC? I am being warned about extra costs and protocol issues with the 3 trays. In negotiations Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 booze...@ah.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 - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing
[Histonet] Leica vs Ventana
Anyone out there found an advantage of going from Ventana to Leica for IHC? I am being warned about extra costs and protocol issues with the 3 trays. In negotiations Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 booze...@ah.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Finance Question
We are asking the same questions and in addition, FNA help. We are looking at 99000 and 99001 which has something to do with assisting the physician. I don't have the correct wording but I have an expert coming tomorrow who can clarify. Kathy Boozer Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ Adventist Medical Center Portland, OR booze...@pa.org Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com 08/11/2009 10:04 All bone marrows (aspirates and biopsies) were handled and credited to the histology cost center at my institution. René J. --- On Tue, 8/11/09, Nita Searcy nsea...@swmail.sw.org wrote: From: Nita Searcy nsea...@swmail.sw.org Subject: [Histonet] Finance Question To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 12:20 PM Any institutions / laboratories where bone marrows are performed have an issue with Bone Marrows and what department gets what revenue / workload, etc. There are no CPT codes for the technical work that is performed by the hematology technicians only the Surgical Pathology charges. (save for 85097- Bone marrow smear interpretation , a professional charge). Technically speaking, about 1/3 of the technical work is done in hematology and 2/3 in histology but we have a discussion as who is to get the revenue because only one charge master code can be attached to the test. Frankly, the revenue stays in the laboratory, but when work stats are performed and cost / test is being evaluated, the administrators want a true cost per test. If there are hundreds of bone marrows, then this revenue can become an issue between hematology and surgical pathology. Thanks Nita Searcy, HT/HTL (ASCP) Scott and White Hospital Division Manager, Anatomic Pathology 2401 S. 31st. Street 254-724-2438 Temple, Texas, 76502 nsea...@swmail.sw.org 254-724-2438 -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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] histology for kids
Maybe you could use a sponge (representing tissue) soaked in water and demonstrate cutting (ragged) vs. a sponge soaked in wax and cooled (precise cutting) explaining the water is taken out of the cells and replaced with wax. Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com 07/22/2009 07:15 Try saffron, in reality it is an acceptable stain for regular grown-up histology as well. René J. --- On Wed, 7/22/09, Kim Merriam kmerriam2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Kim Merriam kmerriam2...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] histology for kids To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 9:57 AM Hello All, My company is hosting an in-house science awareness day for local grade-school students. I would love to teach them about histology, but all of the demonstrations need to be done in our conference room (thus, nothing hazardous). Does anyone know of any house-hold dyes (grape juice, food coloring, beet juice, etc) that would stain tissue elements on slides? I would like to bring down some deparaffinized tissues and stain them with something and throw a coverslip on (water-mounted) so that they can look at the tissue with a microscope. I will also bring some already prepared slides (wtih real stains) for them to look at. Any ideas? Thanks, Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA ___ 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] histology for kids
One more thought, NSH has a small paper pamphlet out call Histology (hiss TOL-o-je) which has pictures, puzzles, anatomy charts (simple) to help teach kids. Written by Judy Stasko, CLT and Jan Gardiner, BAAS, HT(ASCP). Kathleen Boozer booze...@ah.org 07/22/2009 07:46 Maybe you could use a sponge (representing tissue) soaked in water and demonstrate cutting (ragged) vs. a sponge soaked in wax and cooled (precise cutting) explaining the water is taken out of the cells and replaced with wax. Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com 07/22/2009 07:15 Try saffron, in reality it is an acceptable stain for regular grown-up histology as well. René J. --- On Wed, 7/22/09, Kim Merriam kmerriam2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Kim Merriam kmerriam2...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] histology for kids To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 9:57 AM Hello All, My company is hosting an in-house science awareness day for local grade-school students. I would love to teach them about histology, but all of the demonstrations need to be done in our conference room (thus, nothing hazardous). Does anyone know of any house-hold dyes (grape juice, food coloring, beet juice, etc) that would stain tissue elements on slides? I would like to bring down some deparaffinized tissues and stain them with something and throw a coverslip on (water-mounted) so that they can look at the tissue with a microscope. I will also bring some already prepared slides (wtih real stains) for them to look at. Any ideas? Thanks, Kim Kim Merriam, MA, HT(ASCP)QIHC Cambridge, MA ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] More quality stuff
We have had tremendous success with setting up checkpoints at each step in tissue processing (cradle to grave). Each checkpoint has certain responsibilities to identify, double-check, and assure accuracy. I keep track of discrepancy errors at each checkpoint and determine if personnel need to be re-trained, held accountable, or possibly add or revise checkpoints. It takes a lot of time to do this. What I have found though, is that we prevent most errors by the checkpoint after it initially happens and long before it goes out of the department. Kathy kristen arvidson arvidsonkris...@yahoo.com 07/22/2009 09:58 Hi- As most of you have gathered I am working on a large quality project. I have made a lot of progress. Currently, my focus is error prevention. I have read up on tools such as six sigma and FMEA. My question is how do you guys prevent errors? I have learned that you cannot always count on the diligence of the employee because even the best will screw up sooner or later, so my focus is on process improvement. How are you all approaching your process improvements? Thank you all for your input. You've all been a big help!! -Kristen ___ 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] Formalin and Xylene Monitoring Badges
ASSAY TECHNOLOGY 1252 Quarry Lane Pleasanton, CA 94566 1-800-833-1258 Sandra Cheasty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/31/2008 08:51 Happy Halloween... I'm looking for a source of monitoring badges for formalin and xylene, both the 8 hour TWA and the STEL. Thank you, Sandy Sandra Cheasty Histology Supervisor UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine 608 263-1680 ___ 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
