Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Patti Nelson - PN Lab Consultant via Histonet
As long as the CEO/MD are on sight at all times while she is doing her duties. They need to be on sight accessible for your assistant.She will also need a Designee statement signed by the CEO/MD and herself that states what she is responsible for. She is not allowed to GROSS. Other than that I

Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
I don't think it sounds like a strange question at all, but the quick answer is yes, it is perfectly legal and acceptable for an OJT Lab Assistant to be temporarily assigned to supervise an HTL. As long as it does not break any local/state requirements for licensure, or in the case of a unionize

Re: [Histonet] Kappa & Lambda ISH

2017-11-01 Thread Johnson, Teri via Histonet
Hi Renee, Are you using two different fixatives for bone marrow vs lymph node? And, if yes, have the assays been validated on both fixatives? Teri Johnson, HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Clinical Trial Testing T +1 760 516 5954 teri.john...@navigatebp.com Navigate BioPharma, Inc. A Novartis Subsidiary

Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
We are CLIA/CMS certified only. My lab assistant only has a high school degree and never had any background in any sciences. She knows nothing about trouble-shooting, nor theory and practice. She has worked primarily in clerical roles for our GI practice for 13 years. In the past 1.5 years, I t

Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Joseph Saby via Histonet
Eileen- I think it would depend on what specific procedures both of them are signed off on.And it would be on specific procedures.Or things are very strange in that area of Histoland. Joe Saby From: Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet To: Histonet Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:

[Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Hello Histoland: This may sound like a strange question, but I have my reasons. Has anyone run into a situation where a OJT histology assistant supervises an HTL when the histology manager is absent? Is it even legal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASC