Re: [Histonet] Pregnant in histo lab. Am I safe?

2020-01-18 Thread Victor via Histonet
When I was working in the lab, anyone that was pregnant was automatically removed from changing the processor and other duties where exposure was possible. The other techs had no problem with this as we didn’t have to file slides and blocks for awhile. Don’t forget, HR is there for the

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 175, Issue 15

2018-06-18 Thread Victor via Histonet
To unsubscribe, please follow this link http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Victor Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App -- Original Message -- From: Nava, Josefa via Histonet To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: June 18, 2018 at 4:25 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

2018-03-07 Thread Victor via Histonet
James, I totally agree with your assessment of the Slidemate printers. Have not had any experience with the newer model. Applying slide labels shouldn’t be an issue when dealing with one block and slide(s) at a time. Some of this could depend upon your software available to you. Our system

Re: [Histonet] Ann Preece Manual

2017-10-28 Thread Victor via Histonet
Thank you to all who showed an interest in the book. The book has been spoken for. Victor Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -- Original Message -- From: Victor via Histonet To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: October 28, 2017 at 3:19 PM Subject

[Histonet] Ann Preece Manual

2017-10-28 Thread Victor via Histonet
I have a copy, 1st edition of A Manual for Histologic Technicians by Ann Preece. On the inside cover it says Wyoming Valley Hospital Laboratory 1962. I don’t recall how I got it, but I never worked for the facility. Great for a new student or Histology program. I’ll pay shipping to whomever is

Re: [Histonet] Can you help?

2017-08-01 Thread Victor via Histonet
Pam, Do you have any insight as to why the Modesto position has been vacant for so long? I’m not coming out of retirement, but just curious if it is pay or working conditions, etc? It isn’t only the supervisor slot, but there has been a tech position open as well. My brother lives in Modesto.

Re: [Histonet] Make the Cut! ICYMI here's my first column - SalaryNegotiations! 7-25-2017

2017-07-25 Thread Victor via Histonet
Pam, Nice article!! Victor Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Pam Barker via Histonet Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 7:54 AM To: Histonetters Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Make the Cut! ICYMI here's my first column - SalaryNegotiations! 7-25-2017 Hi Histonetters, ICYMI - In case you missed

Re: [Histonet] Harvard Brain Bank Job Opportunity

2016-12-31 Thread Victor via Histonet
Tim, Congratulations, yesterday was my last day also. Victor Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Wheelock, Timothy R. via Histonet Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 11:33 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Harvard Brain Bank Job Opportunity Hi Everyone: Well, at the

Re: [Histonet] slider printer

2016-12-22 Thread Victor via Histonet
Charles, If you have your heart set on a slide printer, go with the Sakura one. A Zebra printer with the right labels and ribbon is an excellent alternative. Cassette printing General Data hands down the best. Victor Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Charles, Roger via Histonet Sent:

Re: [Histonet] Hard copy pathology reports

2016-12-09 Thread Victor via Histonet
Richard, All internal docs get their reports via EPIC or ORCA unless they specify otherwise. All external clients get a fax or print copy. We have not heard of any problems where there is more than one internal provider not getting a report. Victor Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:

Re: [Histonet] Billing Questions

2016-10-12 Thread Victor via Histonet
Vicki, My first question is what computer/LIS system are you using? Are you a private lab or part of a hospital? We are in an academic medical center, have our own Pathology coders, but all billing is done by the hospital. We generate the information for the technical and pro charges and send

Re: [Histonet] Date-of-Service for Consults

2016-05-23 Thread Victor via Histonet
That is what go by. Victor Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 1:51 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Date-of-Service for Consults I have always maintained that the "Date-of-Service" for a pathology consult is

Re: [Histonet] PAS Stain

2016-05-09 Thread Victor via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Slide printer input

2016-03-12 Thread Victor via Histonet
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[Histonet] Path Report Signout Location

2016-01-12 Thread Victor via Histonet
HELP!!   Looking for the CLIA or CAP wording on what is needed on the Path report. We are in the process of redesigning our reports, but I haven't been able to find the specifics?   Victor ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] EPIC Beaker

2015-12-19 Thread Victor via Histonet
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[Histonet] EPIC Beaker

2015-12-18 Thread Victor via Histonet
Is anyone using Beaker and willing to share pros and cons as you see them? What were you using before switching to Beaker? Did the switch resolve any prior issues and were new issues created? Feel free to email directly unless there is other interest from the group. We are reevaluating our LIS.

Re: [Histonet] Pathology amended reports

2015-10-28 Thread Victor via Histonet
Steven, Our database keeps track of every variation of the report, but the EMR/clinician only sees the latest copy. We try to limit the use of amendments to demographic changes, date of service, but there are circumstances where an amendment is more appropriate than an addendum. Let me know if