We are able to view a pending log. Once a patient is in the OR, nurses will
place an order for the specimen. If we have not received the specimen in the
anticipated time, we will call.
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Michelle,
We have a check sheet that has all cases scheduled for the day. There is a
place to log how many specimens were collected for each case. If there were no
specimens collected then that is logged also.
Linda
Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
lbla...@digestivespecialists.com
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Our OR uses a binder with log sheets. They write the specimen source one of
the left over patient labels and place it onto the log sheet. We then match
them up with the actual specimens received and initial the label.
It works very well since any discrepancies are cleared up before the
Yes. We have the OR send us there Operating Room Log, daily. Of course we get
it the next day. It is what is logged into the computer system. Not just a
label on a log sheet (we do that also). I reconcile the OR Log daily. We have
actually caught specimens that were being tossed in the
Good Afternoon,
Our OR furnishes a specimen log that their personnel fills out with date, time,
patient label, lists of all specimens, dr, their initials and Pathology
personnel signs off when they get the specimen out of the window. If there are
any problems or issues, we call the OR and meet
