[Histonet] RE: HISTO/CYTO SKILL REVIEW
We do a yearly review. We are Joint Commission also. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 12:41 PM To: 'rmweber...@comcast.net'; histonet Subject: [Histonet] RE: HISTO/CYTO SKILL REVIEW We are JCAHO inspected (just this year) and only do yearly competencies. Tom Mc Nemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Supervisor (740) 348-4163 Licking Memorial Hospital 1320 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of rmweber...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 9:56 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] HISTO/CYTO SKILL REVIEW Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how often Joint Commission requires cytologist and histologist to have their competency reviewed. I'm not talking about their job performance review, but how often to review their job skills with a check list under direct observation. We have been doing it quarterly for histologists. Thanks so much, Marilynn Weber H.T.(ASCP)QIHC Coastal Pathology Consulting Services LLC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...
44 years here. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Porter Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:39 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] On the lighter side... How long have you been a registered histotech? 36 years here. You??? Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax) mailto:doug.por...@caplab.org doug.por...@caplab.org http://www.caplab.org/ www.caplab.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] pre-ordering special stains
I know this was discussed just recently but I need feedback on the current trending to not pre-order specials based on tissue type. Example: Antral bx receives a diff quick, silver stain or IHC stain before looking at the H and E stain. I think the last I remember reading on this site was that certain insurances were not paying if not needed. Thanking you in advance. Beatrice L. Sullivan Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua, Voorhees 856-247-3144 Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Gross only
Using the code 88300 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Abbott, Tanya Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 11:37 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Gross only How does everyone bill for Gross Only? Thanks! Tanya G. Abbott RT (CSMLS) Manager Technologist, Histology/Cytology St. Joseph Medical Center Reading, PA 19603-0316 ph 610-378-2635 fax 610-898-5871 email: tanyaabb...@catholichealth.net This electronic mail and any attached documents are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and contain confidential information. If you are not an addressee, or responsible for delivering this email to an addressee, you have received this email in error and are notified that reading, copying, or disclosing this email is prohibited. If you received this email in error, immediately reply to the sender and delete the message completely from your computer system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: job postings
I found both of my current jobs in ADVANCE magazine. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Loss Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 2:04 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] job postings Hello all, Where does everyone find the most success when advertising job openings for your histology labs? We currently use Careerbuilder, Monster and also do some advertising with NSH and a few other places. We want to make sure we're hitting the places where the most people are looking. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, Lee Loss Lab Manager Dermatology Associates | Forefront Dermatology ll...@dermwisconsin.commailto:ll...@dermwisconsin.com The materials and information in this e-mail are confidential and may contain Protected Health Information covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly forbidden by law. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Do not pass any of this information to anyone else. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Negative Reagent Controls in Diagnostic IHC....
Okay so my question is.how did you address the non- use if you happen to be required? (Joint Commission) Beatrice L. Sullivan Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua Voorhees -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:59 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Negative Reagent Controls in Diagnostic IHC My colleagues and I presented a poster at the NSH annual meeting in Providence recently titled, Negative Reagent Controls in Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry: Do we need them?. I have received a few requests for the actual poster (PowerPoint slide). I will be happy to e-mail it to anyone who is interested. Oh, by the way, we have determined that they are not needed in our laboratory and by eliminating them we have saved our laboratory over $100,000 a year! Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 545-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax richard.car...@hhchealth.orgmailto:richard.car...@hhchealth.org This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center
Too funny !!! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:09 AM To: Weems, Joyce K.; 'Edwards, Richard E.'; 'Jim Burchette'; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center and it was always snowing and I had to walk 19 miles to work uphillboth ways. . We had to stock our cryostat with fresh cut blocks of ice from the river 10 miles away. (uphill, both ways) We had to start our Bunsen burner with steel and flint and we used our fingers instead of forceps. G. Gorden Liddy was a wimp compared to us Kids today don't know how good they got it! (They also don't know who G. Gordon Liddy was but can instinctively Google it) - Just some Friday fun for what has turned into a fun thread. - Oh wait, I forgot, this forum is for professional questions - so- Can you please unsubscribe me? Have a great weekend! - Bill -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 8:48 AM To: 'Edwards, Richard E.'; 'Jim Burchette'; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center With no ventilation Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph's Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Edwards, Richard E. Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:46 AM To: 'Jim Burchette'; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center And sit around smoking as we mounted the sections from xylene, in an open lab -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jim Burchette Sent: 20 September 2013 14:41 To: Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center Back in the 70's we would boil metal base molds in water using a bunsen burner and a 3 legged ring stand. On Sep 20, 2013 9:37 AM, Davis, Cassie cda...@che-east.org wrote: Hi Valerie, When I started in Histo in 90' everybody used the alcohol burners...Open flame concern became a concerned and the separate forcep warmers were purchase because the old embedding centers did not have the nice warmers like the new ones do. The last place I worked at had an old embedding center when I started but we weren't allowed open flames. Fortunately, we found an unused Bacteria Incinerator that Micro. wasn't using and used that until that embedding center died. That worked great! Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095 From: Hannen, Valerie valerie.han...@parrishmed.com To: Histonet Post (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:04 AM Subject: [Histonet] Bunsen Burner Hi all.. We are having a discussion/ disagreement in our department as far as whether using a bunsen burner at the embedding center is against fire codes. What is the consensus?? Thanks, Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL) Histology Section Chief Parrish Medical Center 951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, Florida 32976 Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506 Fax: (321) 268-6149 valerie.han...@parrishmed.com Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Unregistered HT
Amen to that ! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mayer,Toysha N Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:04 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE:Unregistered HT I actually agree with Rene on some points. In the past, and in some current labs, that mentality of just get the work done prevails. It happens more in small labs than in larger ones now. However the tide is starting to change. While it may be years before the old regime mentality retires out (we all know that pathologists don't really retire they hang around forever, no offense Samurai pathologist), management is changing. We must demonstrate to ourselves that we matter. Too many places still allow the docs to control the lab and it has hindered us. It has to do with the separation of medicine and business. Not all docs think monkeys can do our job, I know some that understand our value. I don't know what category to place myself in, an old timer or a young buck, I have 20 years in and have paid my dues. I was disrespected, overlooked and scraped floors, but I stayed around. Sometimes I take offense at those who discredit the OJT route, I did it. But I also had a BS degree. I take offense at those who look down on me because I do have a degree, and passed my test. Those were my choices, and I wanted to better position myself for promotion. Some really good techs have no degree, or certification and I would consult with them in a heartbeat. I care about what I do, it matters, so I take pride in my sections and stains. To get our respect we should support our schools (not just because I teach) because they are the ones who can demonstrate the proper skills to students. To do this realize that schools need students to stay open, so send some their way. The faculty cannot teach without them. Be willing to serve as a clinical site to teach what you know, especially if you think they are doing it wrong. Remember that the faculty are under pressure to graduate students so make sure that you support them, don't get mad when they take in more students. We all want to eat. Suggest to your HT's that they go back to get a BS to move up. Facilities are beginning to require supervisors and managers to have that 4yr degree. Everyone should mentor others to keep things going. Lastly, as techs we need to get out of the 'I am not going to train someone to push me out' mentality. We can all learn from each other. That is why so many new techs can only operate an instrument and not understand the theory. It makes the whole field look bad. Unregistered HT's were provided the opportunity to take the test. Some could not afford it, others did not see the need. Now some are locked into a job and cannot leave because of it. Hospitals are requiring certification for employment that is good. It is a step towards improving the field. I will never say that registered techs are better than unregistered ones, but I will say that those letters behind your name can get you a little further ahead nowadays. My mama taught me that. Sincerely, Toysha N. Mayer, MBA, HT(ASCP) tnma...@mdanderson.org Instructor/Education Coordinator Program in Histotechnology School of Health Professions MD Anderson Cancer Center 713-563.3481 This very long thread deals with a very complicated and ages long issue so I would like to add my opinion. The fundamental issue is that the pathologists do not respect the histotechs because for them the only thing that matters is that the sections are good, well stained and finished on time. That is all! If they can get some well trained chimpanzees doing these tasks they would be OK with that and they do not give a dam about how much we make or what we know as long as the sections are goo, well stained and on time. Sometimes they decide to do something is a histotech completely sick and tired of being disrespected threatens to leave to other lab. The other factor against the histotechs are the managers that prefer to pay the least amount possible and see a histotech with higher education as a potential money pit for their budget because they will have to pay them more. Additionally some histotech with higher education are not the best from the quality results point of view and perhaps those with more experience and quality of work are those old histotechs with 20 or more years of experience that usually have been grandfathered and some not even graduated from high school. When I started in this trade (1952) I remember that I was in pre-medical year and learning how to do the basics (embed, section, stain) with the hope of being contracted at the wonderful salary of $30/month but that was not to be because the professor head of the department gave the position to a cousin of him and I was supposed to train her, something that did not occur
RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs
While I understand the need for certification and continuing education, because of regulations it is very hard to even have your OJT's sit for their certification. Recently I interviewed candidates for an open position at my facility. One candidate in particular looked very good on paper. I brought this person in for an interview. Candidate was certified by CAP as a Histo- Technician. I always test their microtomy skills. Imagine my dismay when after more than I hour this person had not produced one decent slide. Needless to say the interview was pretty much over. Lesson here is that letters after one's name does not make a good Histo-Tech. Beatrice Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL CLSP(NCA) Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua,Voorhees -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 8:00 AM To: Jon Hannasch; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs It still seems to vary by market ( many factors including licensure in some states), and by organization based on my observations. But I believe that there is certainly a trend toward certification. At my organization they require certification for any consideration, and also education to meet CLIA. But you are likely to get many different opinions on your question. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: jon2038...@maricopa.edu Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:43:10 -0700 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs Is getting a job as an uncertified histotech a thing of the past? I have a friend who has been a very skilled histotech for many years and they have been looking for a job for about a year now. Is this due to bad interviewing or a lack of certification? I'm curious to see if this has happened to other people. They have applied at hospitals and bigger labs such as Caris. Im not asking for a job lead for them I'm just more curious if certification has become a prerequisite now. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] (no subject)
I have my embedding and cutting forceps with me today that I acquired shortly after graduation. That was many years ago but I'd be lost without them. Forceps, as a rule, are cheap. Let your techs use what works best for them. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 10:24 AM To: Blazek, Linda; Sanjeet Dhirubhai; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] (no subject) Ditto! Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 8901 S. Santa Fe, Suite G Oklahoma City, OK 73139 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com From: Blazek, Linda lbla...@digestivespecialists.com To: Sanjeet Dhirubhai asanj...@yahoo.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 8:22 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] (no subject) Hi, I understand using lean at the embedding center but when it comes to the little things like the types of forceps it may be best to let the techs use what works best for them. Everyone's hands are different and the feel of the forceps in their hands and dexterity come into play here. If you have many different embedders maybe it would be best if each had and were responsible for their own forceps. I don't know how that would counter affect the lean process. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sanjeet Dhirubhai Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 9:04 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Hi, I am trying lean up at the embedding system. We have issues where staff have their own preference in regards to working on a specific forceps. I am trying to standardize this process and eliminate the hassle of having different types of forceps. Can anyone help me. Thanks Regards, Sanjeet Dhirubhai - Supervisor Histology MLT ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] The use of PA's
To anyone out there utilizing PA's in their histology lab. I am in the early phase of establishing a realistic benchmark for case load per PA. We are a multidivisional facility. Currently there are 3 fulltime PA's. We are not open on weekends or holidays. They do not do autopsies. They do most frozens. This amount is not an overwhelming number. Majority of the biopsies are handled by trained histo-techs. We are not a teaching facility. We have a standard case mix. Any suggestions? Beatrice L. Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL Corporate Histology Manager Virtua, Voorhees 856-247-3144 This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)
I'd like to use something a little stronger to describe how much I dislike this coverslipper. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:04 AM To: joelle weaver; Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) We hate Leica's CV5030 coverslipper too.!!! Babysit is a good word to describe the user experience. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:32 PM To: Contact HistoCare; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) I agree. The Leica stainer and Sakura are both good instruments, however I really HATE that Leica glass cover slipper and I had the same assessment as to need to baby sit. I sometimes preferred just hand cover slipping because it was less trouble, and even faster sometimes ( believe that or not). I had none of these issues with the Prisma covcr slipper, and no trouble with the user interface etc. I had the same issue with the door latch on the Prisma, but other than a quick replacement of that, it worked perfectly. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: cont...@histocare.com Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:49:22 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin) Both stainers are powerhouses. The Leica has a plain menu screen with a simple interface while the Sakura has a LCD screen with detailed information about what stage the staining process a rack is along with multiple menus. The difference between the performance changes drastically when the respective coverslipper attachments become involved. The Leica is seriously no match for the Sakura in this respect. The Leica's coverslipper is its Achilles heel and requires a LOT more attention and alerts frequently, very frequently. It takes a separate rack for staining the slides at the beginning of the process and eventually transfers them to a different rack one the cover slip is complete. This one uses glass and frequently drops glass, creates bubbles, drops and breaks slides. You will have to frequently purge the system and clean the cover medium needle dropper. Once done, it only holds. Two racks of 30 slides and will alert until you remove it. You can't leave this one alone for more than 5 minutes without an alert. Seriously. The Sakura's coverslipper uses cover tape which won't need to be replaced not even remotely as soon as the glass in the Leica. Finished slides remain in a carousel at the top and can hold about 10 racks of 20 before it alerts. For high volume, the Sakura pair wins hands down. You won't lose productivity time by needing to check on this machine pair. HistoCare.com Hi, We are currently looking to switch out our linear MKII stainer for either a Leica XL autostainer or the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma. Any recommendations? Are quantity of HEs is increasing and we need adequate equipment to meet our workload. The incorporated oven seems excellent on both stainers. Any pros/cons would be greatly appreciated! Also, if you are currently using the stainer, does it meet your workload and what is your volume? Thanks! Sophia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. Geisinger Health System utilizes an encryption process to safeguard Protected Health Information and other confidential data contained in external e-mail messages. If email is encrypted, the recipient will receive an e-mail instructing them to sign on to the Geisinger Health System Secure E-mail Message Center to retrieve the encrypted e-mail. -
[Histonet] Temperatures
I'm looking for a fix to our problem of no temperatures being taken on the weekends. We are closed and this is creating an issue. Our processors are not running until Sunday night but the paraffin in both the processors and embedding center are kept molten. Any help would be greatly appreciated Beatrice L. Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL Corporate Histology Manager Virtua, Voorhees 856-247-3144 This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Temperatures
Because I have been told that according to JCAHO (who will be inspecting us) that if a temperature is required to ascertain consistency, quality and integrity, you will have to record temperature 7 days per week. From: Rene J Buesa [mailto:rjbu...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 10:17 AM To: Sullivan, Beatrice; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Temperatures And my question is: why are you bothered by not knowing the temp. in a processor that only starts to process on Sundays? If the processor is emptied on Mondays to embed→cut, take the temp. then. Other that this you would have to place a sensor and a recording device or you would have to make somebody to go to the lab. For just write down the melted paraffin temp.? Too much expense and trouble for an non-existent problem. René J. From: Sullivan, Beatrice bsulli...@virtua.orgmailto:bsulli...@virtua.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 7:52 AM Subject: [Histonet] Temperatures I'm looking for a fix to our problem of no temperatures being taken on the weekends. We are closed and this is creating an issue. Our processors are not running until Sunday night but the paraffin in both the processors and embedding center are kept molten. Any help would be greatly appreciated Beatrice L. Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL Corporate Histology Manager Virtua, Voorhees 856-247-3144 This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.orgmailto:issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto:Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Re: Question
I called CAP a short time ago about who was qualified to run these. I was told then that there was no requirement for a degreed person to run these. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Tarango Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 4:20 PM To: Tim Higgins Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; courtney.pie...@quintiles.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Re: Question If anyone has any documentation that says the staining of IHC slides is NOT high complexity it would help a histonetter out there. I got an e-mail from someone who is HT(ASCP)QIHC but does not have an AA degree. Their lab director is threatening their job saying they aren't qualified to do IHC staining. If anyone has something to refer to it would be helpful for this person. I already suggested contacting CAP and getting a written response. I believe IHC is high complexity but not the staining portion. Since no result is being produced by the IHC tech how can this be high complexity? thanks Mark On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM, Tim Higgins thiggin...@msn.com wrote: The professional interpretation is considered a high complexity test but not the actual technical component. Thanks, Timothy N. Higgins, HT (ASCP), QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message, and any included attachments, are from Virtua Health or its related affiliates and is intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein is privileged, proprietary or may include confidential information and/or protected patient health information. Any unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating or taking any action based on such information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please delete this message promptly and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to issecur...@virtua.org. Thank you ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan...
And what about NO INCOMEan issue that many are currently facing. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:04 AM To: Bernice Frederick; David Kemler; Fellow HistoNetters Subject: Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... The law provides economic assistance to those with low income who cannot afford insurance. It would be nice if we all read the law instead of paying attention to those who try to scare people. René J. From: Bernice Frederick b-freder...@northwestern.edu To: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com; David Kemler histot...@yahoo.com; Fellow HistoNetters Histonet@Lists.UTSouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:00 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... But can they afford to buy it Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:58 AM To: David Kemler; Fellow HistoNetters Subject: Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... Tell that to all those who have pre-existing medical conditions that can now buy health insurance. René J. From: David Kemler histot...@yahoo.com To: Fellow HistoNetters Histonet@Lists.UTSouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... Hmmm...I think more people should have paid attention to Obamacare two years ago when it was being shoved down eveyones throat. Oh well.. as old saying goes...You ain't seen nottin' yet! I'm just amazed that there are so many in the profession who are surprised about the changes beginning to take place, there are many, many more to come in 2013 14 and all of them affect your job or lack thereof. :) Everyone had the opportunity to change things on November 6th - they chose not to. So, you live with it. Yours, David From: Davide Costanzo pathloc...@gmail.com To: Webster, Thomas S. twebs...@crh.org Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan... While this stinks on many levels, I have to take issue with the shift wealth from specialists to family practice - family practice docs have been the frontline of medicine, all the while earning less than a quarter of what specialists earn. It's about time they get a boost. Too many specialists earn over a million a year, while the family practice guys/ladies can barely pay their student loans. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2012, at 1:25 PM, Webster, Thomas S. twebs...@crh.org wrote: CAP had a webinar last week about the cut. These are some very scary times. For some reason the government has decided to shift wealth from specialists to family practice. I am becoming more angry with the affordable care act everyday. http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=truecntvwrPtlt_actionOverrid e=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow_windowLabel=cntvwrPtltcntvwrPtl t%7BactionForm.contentReference%7D=advocacy%2Fadvocacy_related_webinar s.html_state=maximized_pageLabel=cntvwr CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. You may NOT use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail immediately. Please destroy all copies of the original message and all attachments. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Columbus Regional Hospital 2400 East 17th Street Columbus, Indiana 47201___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This
