Re: [Histonet] erroneous results
1. Remove the result, possibly replace with a phrase similar to "Results previously reported did not belong to this patient"-- to some extent it depends on the capability of your EMR/LIS 2. If unable to remove, then amend with same phrasing listed above, but attempt to wipe out all of the data reported incorrectly, to prevent anyone in the future from using that result for that patient. 3. Depends on the EMR/LIS, may need to leave a trace, but make it as hard as possible to find it. 4. Not familiar with our Pap correction process. -Original Message- From: Nancy Schmitt via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 5:32 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [EXTERNAL][Histonet] erroneous results External Email: Don't click links or attachments unless you trust the email. Hello- Could you please share your process for erroneous results? Scenario: Specimen received, processed and reported out. Physician office calls to say that the specimen was labeled with incorrect patient information. 1. Do you remove the results? 2. do you amend the report? 3. do you leave any trace? 4. is your process the same for surgical specimens as it is for GYN paps? Looking forward to the discussion, Nancy Schmitt Pathology Support Services Mgr. Dubuque, IA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. If you have any questions concerning this message, please contact the sender. Disclaimer R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Use of Freeze Spray in a Cryostat
Hi all, Looking for some documentation regarding the use of Freeze Spray in cryostats. A Best Practice document would be ideal, but in the absence of such a document, I would like to hear how others are planning to address the "recall" by Leica where they do not recommend the use of the Freeze Spray in their cryostats due to the possibility of a fire (flammable reagent). I personally have always had concerns around infection since the specimens are fresh and using the spray could aerosolize any infectious agents that are present. There is a lot of pressure to freeze things rapidly to meet the FS TAT, so the battle goes back and forth. Any feedback is much appreciated. Jennifer This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. If you have any questions concerning this message, please contact the sender. Disclaimer R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histology flooring
Hi Histonetters, We are looking to replace our flooring in Histology. Has anyone found a floor that they LOVE for Histology? Here are some of our challenges: 1) Floor cannot be slippery for pathologists/OR personnel/vendors who walk into the space in heels or wearing booties. 2) Histology needs to be able to scrape the floor to remove paraffin. 3) Histology needs to be able to identify tissue should it fall to the floor, inked or not inked. 4) Histology needs to be able to clean up small chemical spills, especially xylene, with it soaking into or melting the floor. Our housekeeping has significant staffing challenges, so an extensive housekeeping requirement to maintain the floors would not be an option for us. Thank you for your input (as specific as possible please). Jennifer This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. If you have any questions concerning this message, please contact the sender. Disclaimer R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
I am not an ergonomic expert, and can't back this statement with fact, but I think that "without bending the wrist" is the key variable, as that is considered a "neutral" position that would not harm the employee. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Denise Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 2:53 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.utsouthwestern.edu_mailman_listinfo_histonet&d=AwIFAg&c=e0qWO0MXWFiQgGWE0UmXdQ&r=LqDe7qpnDmZRCH58ZzBCJnXpTfDS3z3foGtV-fiTVCA&m=Clpb1HvNpog-dANduquNYBlFTUEo-dNuA1ENuNhnSbY&s=SYIz3MG9gPHETpWSg5HM3UHt3qP4J95h9zCphYvjHSE&e= ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Flammable cabinets
In my experience, restrictions are determined by fire codes and "zones". I would talk to your safety officer or facilities, or a local fire marshal. Jennifer Jennifer Schumacher, MA, HTL (ASCP) Hematopathology Supervisor I University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview I Phone 612-273-3229 I Fax 612-624-6662 I Pager 612-899-9295 I Address L227-2 MMC 198, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 I Email jschu...@fairview.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 4:30 PM To: 'Vickroy, Jim'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Flammable cabinets We are a research lab and usually the restrictions apply to flammables outside the cabinet. I believe they don't want more than 100-150ml of any one flammable. I don't think there is a restriction to what's stored inside one--probably depends upon the size of the cabinet. Peggy Peggy Sherwood Research Specialist, Photopathology Wellman Center for Photomedicine (EDR 214) Massachusetts General Hospital 50 Blossom Street Boston, MA 02114-2696 617-724-4839 (voice mail) 617-726-6983 (lab) 617-726-1206 (fax) msherw...@partners.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vickroy, Jim Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 4:57 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Flammable cabinets Can anybody explain how much alcohol or other flammables we can store in a flammable cabinet in a room? I have read the CAP guidelines and am still confused. Do the CAP guidelines only have to do with stored reagents outside of a flammable cabinet? What am I missing? James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP) Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor Memorial Medical Center 217-788-4046 This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ 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] Ventilated Specimen Storage
We have two of these units and love them. We also recently remodeled and made sure to include space for them in the gross room to reduce transport as well. Jen Schumacher -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Laurie Colbert Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:28 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: FW: [Histonet] Ventilated Specimen Storage -Original Message- From: Laurie Colbert Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:27 PM To: 'Amy Self' Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ventilated Specimen Storage We have a ventilated closet for storing our old specimens. Our lab is two years old, and this was something that I asked for specifically when they were designing the lab. Laurie Colbert -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Self Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:35 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Ventilated Specimen Storage Hello Histonetters, How many of you have ventilated storage cabinets for storage of specimens? Thanks in advance for all your help, Amy GHS NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
