Re: [Histonet] More quality stuff

2009-07-22 Thread Lynette Pavelich
Hi Kathy, Do you have a sample form you would be willing to share? thanks, Lynette Lynette Pavelich, HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor MSH Competency Coordinator Hurley Medical Center One Hurley Plaza Flint, MI 48503 email: lpave...@hurleymc.com ph: 810-257-9948 fax: 810-762-7082 >>> "Kathleen Boo

Re: [Histonet] More quality stuff

2009-07-22 Thread Kathleen Boozer
We have had tremendous success with setting up "checkpoints" at each step in tissue processing (cradle to grave). Each checkpoint has certain responsibilities to identify, double-check, and assure accuracy. I keep track of discrepancy errors at each checkpoint and determine if personnel need t

[Histonet] More quality stuff

2009-07-22 Thread kristen arvidson
Hi- As most of you have gathered I am working on a large quality project.  I have made a lot of progress.  Currently, my focus is error prevention.  I have read up on tools such as six sigma and FMEA.  My question is how do you guys prevent errors?  I have learned that you cannot always count on