Re: [Histonet] histonet workflow
We have a weekly schedule prepared monthly Tech 1 rapids, special stains, IHC microtomy Tech 2 bone marrow, cell blocks and assist tech 1, this tech can be pulled for routines if possible Tech 3 biopsies, HE stainer, and case distribution Tech 4 our off site campus work, this tech also does microtomy on routine cases for the main campus Tech 5 embedding, instrumentation (processors), and microtomy, this tech does not get biopsies on the day instrumentsprocessors are broken down Techs 6, 7, 8, 9 embedding and microtomy- once cutting complete these techs are assiged other duties Of course nothing is in stone there are vacations and calls outs so we must be very flexible. S.Paturzo TJUH ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] histonet workflow
How do others divide up the work in the department? Do you have techs on like a weekly schedule to cut , immunos, do gross, log specimens in, change machines? Just wondering how others did it. Thanks Anita Dudley Providence Hospital Mobile alabama ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Workflow Consulting Opportunity
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[Histonet] Workflow suggestions for MW processing
Thanks to all who have taken the time to reply to my question on microwave tissue processing and the resulting effect (or not) on IHC staining. As you have probably guessed, I am in the process of getting our MWs validated and set up for use. We are still using our conventional processors, but I am very excited about bringing the MWs online. That brings up another issue for me: workflow. We are a M-F lab, pathologists are here from 8-5. They will not be changing their schedules to accommodate the new MWs, so I am left with the task of figuring out the most efficient way to manage my staff, the specimens and the processing. Our basic situation: I currently have 3 histotechs (and myself, if needed on the bench). One comes in at 1am, one at 5am and one at 7am. These shifts can change if needed to make us more efficient. Paths expect slides beginning at 8:30am. The MWs are semi-automatic. They require a human to swap out the cassettes into the next reagent and to press the button to continue the processing. Grossing is done between 10am and 5:30pm. We have two MWs, so we can run smalls and large specimens concurrently. Does anyone have a situation similar to ours? Do you have any suggestions on pitfalls to watch out for? Any suggestions on the best way to achieve both efficiency and good utilization of my staff? THANKS for any thoughts you might like to share! Michelle _ 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] workflow
We currently have 3 histotechs at our lab. They arrive at 5 am, 7 am, and 8:30 am. The first tech embeds ½ of the workload and is supposed to cut ½ of the workload. They typically complete a couple of cases or 1 tray by 8 am. The second tech also embeds ½ of the work and cuts ½. The third tech relieves the 5 am person from cutting. Our pathologists are receiving one tray of slides at 8 am and then all the work comes off the stainer by 10:00 am. They would like to have more slides by 8 am. As the schedule stands they are having 1 hour of waiting time for slides. I am trying to decide the most efficient way to get the work out to the pathologists by 8 am. Our caseload is around 90 blocks per day and we have mostly small biopsy specimens. Do most labs have someone embed everything first and then other techs cutting? We didn't want our techs to lose their embedding skills. Is 3 hours enough time for the first shift to embed, cut stain more than 1 rack? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Carol Bryant, CT (ASCP) Cytology/Histology Manager Pathology Services Lexington Clinic Phone (859) 258-4082 Fax (859) 258-4081 cb...@lexclin.com NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY This message, including any attachments, is intended only for the sole use of the addressee and may contain confidential or privileged information that is protected by the State of Kentucky and/or Federal regulations. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy, retain or disseminate this message or any attachment. If you have received this message in error, please call the sender immediately at (859)258-4000 and delete all copies of this message and any attachment. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited. Neither the transmission of this message or any attachment, nor any error in transmission or misdelivery shall constitute waiver of any applicable legal privilege. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
