[Histonet] Labeling Error Policies

Our laboratories are currently working on policies to address specimen identification/labeling errors. This is to be a laboratory policy and will include pathology. Would anyone be willing to share policies that they have that address this and any punitive action that is mentioned? I know thi

[Histonet] RE: Breast Core needle biopsy procedure question.

I hope this helps. We had problems here before implementing this. Here is what we have listed for breast cores in our microtomy procedure: Breast Core Biopsy Breast core biopsy containing calcium is designated as CA ++ on the side of the block. This is normally the "A" block of a multiple b

[Histonet] RE: Transcriptionist Productivity (Willis, Donna G.)

I apologize, it is 160 lines per hour. Beth A. Fye, CT (ASCP) Pathology Technical Manager HCA Richmond Hospital Laboratories office: (804) 228-6564 fax: (877)699-3895 -Original Message- From: Houston, Ronald [mailto:ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.

[Histonet] Transcriptionist Productivity (Willis, Donna G.)

We have two types of transcriptionists working for our Market Pathology departments. There are onsite transcriptionists that transcribe and have many other duties such as doing send outs and answering phones. Because they have other miscellaneous duties, coming up with a standard was difficult

[Histonet] H. Pylori - IHC

Does anyone have recommendations for a good vendor for H.Pylori for IHC? We have tried many, but our pathologists complain that they are not specific for H.Pylori and that all gram negative bacteria are staining. Currently we are not running this but our pathologists are interested in it. Th

[Histonet] Cytology vs. Histology

I am a Cytotech that now functions as the Pathology Manager over both Histology and Cytology. There is no easy answer and it totally depends on the work environment. At our hospital, the Cytotechs also prep their work, and we do no GYN cytology. So they spend an equal time between bench work

[Histonet] Rusting in Pathology Department

Here is a question I don't believe I ever seen discussed here before. Does anyone else have significant rusting issues in their Histology Departments? Cabinet hinges, metal outlet plates, printers, etc. are rusting in our department, especially around the microtome areas. Please let me know i

[Histonet] Defrosting Cryostat

How are institutions handling the requirement for defrosting the cryostat during disinfection? Do most sites have a spare cryostat to use when one is defrosting or do you pay staff to come in on the weekends to do this? I know this requirement has been out for over a year and hoping for some

[Histonet] RE: Quality Assurance for Histology

I forgot to mention that we do Histology for 3 different sites. This form is sent to all 3 sites. It is interesting to see the difference in the grading of the stain between pathologists on the same day from the same stainer. Beth A. Fye, CT (ASCP) Pathology Technical Manager HCA Richmond Hos

[Histonet] FW: Quality Assurance for Histology

I guess the attachment didn't work. So I will copy and paste. I hope the formatting does not get misaligned. QUALITY ASSURANCE HISTOLOGY SLIDES DATE: STAINING: POORGOODEXCELLENT COMMENTS: ARTIFACTS: TISSUE TEARS: VENETIA

[Histonet] Quality Assurance for Histology

This is the form that we use. We have a separate log sheet for H&E control slides done each morning. Beth A. Fye, CT (ASCP) Pathology Technical Manager HCA Richmond Hospital Laboratories office: (804)228-6564 fax: (804)323-8638 ___

RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs

Sometimes it is best to make changes in procedures not just because a regulatory agency requires it, but because it makes sense. We have been using 2 patient identifiers on our blocks for many years. I remember when I implemented it; I got a lot of flack from the staff about how cumbersome it