[Histonet] ISH edge effect on TMA
Has anyone experience edge affect on TMA when doing ISH? Dana Settembre ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Edge affect on TMA?
Here is a hint to keep your TMA from falling apart. After construction put the block face down on a glass slide a put in a 37degree C oven for 15-30 minutes (the paraffin should not be allowed to melt). Then take the block/slide out and gently compress with even pressure. (uneven pressure will cause the block to become misshapen). Cool the block at room temperature. You can repeat this process several times to help the cores adhere to the recipient block. The larger the core size, the more severe this problem is. One of the reasons that we choose not to use the 2.0 mm core is that this problem is more severe with this size core. Hope that will help you. Helen L. Fedor Tissue Microarray Lab, Manager Prostate Spore Lab, Manager Johns Hopkins University 600 N. Wolfe St, | Marburg Room 406 Baltimore, MD | 21287-7065 410.614.1660 From: IRENA SREBOTNIK KIRBIS [mailto:irena.kir...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 1:54 AM To: Helen Fedor; sette...@umdnj.edu; ahut...@dh.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Edge affect on TMA? how to prevent spots coming off during sectioning TM's? we do sometimes facing problems sectioning TM's, they're just falling apart? thanks for any hints Irena From: hfe...@jhmi.edu To: sette...@umdnj.edu; ahut...@dh.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:13:31 -0500 CC: Subject: [Histonet] RE: Edge affect on TMA? Hello, We do not usually see that. If we do its very rare because I can't think of any examples off hand. The usual problems are the spots came off or shifted/smushed, not an edge effect. Helen -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Settembre, Dana Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 3:00 PM To: 'Hutton, Allison'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Edge affect on TMA? Does anyone experience edge affect on TMA? Dana Settembre ___ 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] Happy Holidays from Pam Barker and RELIA
Happy Holidays Histonetters!! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I need your help. I need a really unique and yummy cookie recipe for a cookie swap. What would you make? Do you have a recipe to share? If you have a minute Iwould like to tell you about the jobs that I am working on. All my clients are willing to move now or wait until after the holidays to accommodate you. The labs and hospitals that I work with offer excellent compensation packages including great pay and benefits and relocation assistance. Here is a list of my current openings: MANAGEMENT: NH- Histology Supervisor Manchester, NH CA - Histology Lab Manager Central Valley of CA CO - Histology Supervisor Colorado Springs, CO LA - Histology Supervisor Baton Rouge, LA HISTOTECHNICIANS/HISTOTECHNOLOGISTS TX Austin Great lab and crew to work with. TN Nashville Histotech -night shifts avail. TN Chattanooga Grossing Histotech CA Northern CA-Inside Sales/Technical Support TEM exper required. NY- Orange/Rockland County Brand New Lab NYS license NY- Orange/Rockland County Immunohistochemistry Specialist NY Rochester Dermpath Histotech NYS license required FL Orlando FL Technologist license required. If you or anyone you know might be interested in hearing about any of these opportunities or are looking for a new position in another area please feel free to contact me or pass along my contact information to them. Now back to the cookies Whatcha Got? Thanks and again Happy Holidays to you and yours! Thank You! Pam Barker President RELIA Specialists in Allied Healthcare Recruiting 5703 Red Bug Lake Road #330 Winter Springs, FL 32708-4969 Phone: (407)657-2027 Cell: (407)353-5070 FAX: (407)678-2788 E-mail: rel...@earthlink.net www.facebook.com search Pam Barker RELIA www.linkedin.com/reliasolutions www.myspace.com/pamatrelia www.twitter.com/pamatrelia ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures
I have just received notice that the CMS requirement for Physician Signature Deadline of Jan 1, 2011 has been postponed. http://www.cms.gov/ClinicalLabFeeSched/ CMS has decided that in the first quarter of 2011 they will be developing educational and outreach materials to help educate all of us that are affected by the policy change. Looks like we have a little more time to figure this new process out. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) From: wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:12 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures CC: They sign into the case prior to surgery, they have Physician Assistant (PA) assigned to the case, a nurse is assigned to the case and they then enter additional information into the system after they complete surgery. It meets requirements. In Pathology, many of your Frozen Section specimens arrive in the lab on verbal orders or nursing applying a signature and we have processed for years. I believe the key point that you have to wrap your head around is that the electronic orders by the surgeon are complete before there is any delivery of results, the signed and preliminary or final report by the pathologist and that meets regulatory requirements. I have more concern on the clinical side. Orders can be entered, tests performed and results delivered more easily than in Pathology. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:06:04 -0500 From: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu So how do the surgeons electronically order a test? Do they order it before the procedure? What if they discover something and need to add an additional specimen? Our orders are electronically entered in the OR during the procedure. The surgeon is scrubbed and performing the procedure while the circulating nurse places the order. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:56 PM To: Jesus Ellin; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures I previously did not go into to deep detail about security and compliance, but in our system all computer portals are password protected, orders are signed with electronic signature of the ordering person and when a hard copy paper form is printed, the ordering physician's electronic signature is applied. It is the same type of process and signature that is used by the pathologist to electronically sign off all pathology reports. I absolutely agree that you must control access to ordering and maintain integrity in the system. As you work through your process to develop a more electronic system, you will have the opportunity to build in and require proper controls. With those controls implemented, you can then become confident that the electronic process can and will meet your regulatory requirements. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:46:15 -0700 From: jel...@yumaregional.org To: jwe...@sjha.org; wdesalvo@hotmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu This is true about electronic ordering but there is a provision on what is acceptable for electronic order, just ordering in a system and spitting out requisitions does not comply, There needs to be password verification and review of this information by the clinician before it is ordered and sent to the laboratory performing the service when the requisition is created. They go on to say that orders and requisitions are different aspects and should not be confused. IF the orders are just received through an electronic interface then there is a difference. But if the specimen is received using any paper form then this needs to be signed by the clinician either electronically or manually. We are looking at this really closely, with using paper requisitions, even orders from the OR for frozens, molecular studies, interoperative work, all needs to be signed by the surgeon. Can you imagine the impact that this is going to cause. Our current solutions is to have maybe standing orders in place and move and look at process within the Main OR's, outpatient OR and clients. Once again a huge problem,, but Bill is right this will lead to more and more paperless enviroments. Jesus Ellin Yuma Regional Medical Center __ This message is confidential, intended
[Histonet] long term storage of tissue
Hi all, I have lungs that have been inflated with formalin/agar for a stereology study - mice had also been treated wtih BRDU. Problem is - took the mice down today and now find out that I cannot get them into paraffin for at least a week. Lungs are in formalin now - should I change them to 70% ethanol for long term (7-10 day) storage? Thanks! Melissa Melissa R. Mazan, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Associate Professor, Director of Equine Sports Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Tufts University 200 Westborough Road North Grafton, MA, 01536 tel: 508-839-5395 email: melissa.ma...@tufts.edu ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures
Yes we received the update. But there is still questions about difference from electronic ordering CPOE vs review and verify correct entry before proccessing by a clinician. Even though it states that this does not address electronic orders. We feel that this can be a problem for the future. Sent via DROID one Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: WILLIAM DESALVO wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com, Jesus Ellin jel...@yumaregional.org, jwe...@sjha.org, histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, Dec 22, 2010 15:44:34 GMT+00:00 Subject: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures I have just received notice that the CMS requirement for Physician Signature Deadline of Jan 1, 2011 has been postponed. http://www.cms.gov/ClinicalLabFeeSched/ CMS has decided that in the first quarter of 2011 they will be developing educational and outreach materials to help educate all of us that are affected by the policy change. Looks like we have a little more time to figure this new process out. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) From: wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:12 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures CC: They sign into the case prior to surgery, they have Physician Assistant (PA) assigned to the case, a nurse is assigned to the case and they then enter additional information into the system after they complete surgery. It meets requirements. In Pathology, many of your Frozen Section specimens arrive in the lab on verbal orders or nursing applying a signature and we have processed for years. I believe the key point that you have to wrap your head around is that the electronic orders by the surgeon are complete before there is any delivery of results, the signed and preliminary or final report by the pathologist and that meets regulatory requirements. I have more concern on the clinical side. Orders can be entered, tests performed and results delivered more easily than in Pathology. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:06:04 -0500 From: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu So how do the surgeons electronically order a test? Do they order it before the procedure? What if they discover something and need to add an additional specimen? Our orders are electronically entered in the OR during the procedure. The surgeon is scrubbed and performing the procedure while the circulating nurse places the order. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:56 PM To: Jesus Ellin; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures I previously did not go into to deep detail about security and compliance, but in our system all computer portals are password protected, orders are signed with electronic signature of the ordering person and when a hard copy paper form is printed, the ordering physician's electronic signature is applied. It is the same type of process and signature that is used by the pathologist to electronically sign off all pathology reports. I absolutely agree that you must control access to ordering and maintain integrity in the system. As you work through your process to develop a more electronic system, you will have the opportunity to build in and require proper controls. With those controls implemented, you can then become confident that the electronic process can and will meet your regulatory requirements. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:46:15 -0700 From: jel...@yumaregional.org To: jwe...@sjha.org; wdesalvo@hotmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu This is true about electronic ordering but there is a provision on what is acceptable for electronic order, just ordering in a system and spitting out requisitions does not comply, There needs to be password verification and review of this information by the
[Histonet] RE: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures
Thanks for sharing!! From: WILLIAM DESALVO [mailto:wdesalvo@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 10:45 To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; Jesus Ellin; Weems, Joyce; histonet Subject: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures I have just received notice that the CMS requirement for Physician Signature Deadline of Jan 1, 2011 has been postponed. http://www.cms.gov/ClinicalLabFeeSched/ CMS has decided that in the first quarter of 2011 they will be developing educational and outreach materials to help educate all of us that are affected by the policy change. Looks like we have a little more time to figure this new process out. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) From: wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:12 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures CC: They sign into the case prior to surgery, they have Physician Assistant (PA) assigned to the case, a nurse is assigned to the case and they then enter additional information into the system after they complete surgery. It meets requirements. In Pathology, many of your Frozen Section specimens arrive in the lab on verbal orders or nursing applying a signature and we have processed for years. I believe the key point that you have to wrap your head around is that the electronic orders by the surgeon are complete before there is any delivery of results, the signed and preliminary or final report by the pathologist and that meets regulatory requirements. I have more concern on the clinical side. Orders can be entered, tests performed and results delivered more easily than in Pathology. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:06:04 -0500 From: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu So how do the surgeons electronically order a test? Do they order it before the procedure? What if they discover something and need to add an additional specimen? Our orders are electronically entered in the OR during the procedure. The surgeon is scrubbed and performing the procedure while the circulating nurse places the order. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:56 PM To: Jesus Ellin; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures I previously did not go into to deep detail about security and compliance, but in our system all computer portals are password protected, orders are signed with electronic signature of the ordering person and when a hard copy paper form is printed, the ordering physician's electronic signature is applied. It is the same type of process and signature that is used by the pathologist to electronically sign off all pathology reports. I absolutely agree that you must control access to ordering and maintain integrity in the system. As you work through your process to develop a more electronic system, you will have the opportunity to build in and require proper controls. With those controls implemented, you can then become confident that the electronic process can and will meet your regulatory requirements. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:46:15 -0700 From: jel...@yumaregional.org To: jwe...@sjha.org; wdesalvo@hotmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu This is true about electronic ordering but there is a provision on what is acceptable for electronic order, just ordering in a system and spitting out requisitions does not comply, There needs to be password verification and review of this information by the clinician before it is ordered and sent to the laboratory performing the service when the requisition is created. They go on to say that orders and requisitions are different aspects and should not be confused. IF the orders are just received through an electronic interface then there is a difference. But if the specimen is received using any paper form then this needs to be signed by the clinician either electronically or manually. We are looking at this really closely, with using paper requisitions, even orders from the OR for frozens, molecular studies, interoperative work, all needs to be signed by the surgeon. Can you imagine the impact that this is going to cause. Our current solutions is to have maybe standing orders in place and move and look at process within the Main OR's, outpatient OR and clients. Once again a huge problem,,
[Histonet] Full Time Histo Opening in Ohio-Near Columbus
*Position:* Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, Histology Technician, MOHS Technician *Location:* OH-About 25 Miles North of Columbus, Large Practice *Schedule:* Full Time, Direct (Permanent) Hire. Employee will be scheduled between 3-4 days when the MOHS surgeon is scheduled for MOHS. On the rare occasion he/she will be scheduled 2 days for MOHS surgery. On the days the MOHS surgeon is not doing MOHS, that time will be spent in the Dermpath Laboratory. Day Shift. *Environment: * *A* large comprehensive dermatology practice, established in 1980 who takes pride in providing high quality care and professional service. *Requirements:* - Ability to assist with CLIA documentation - Experience with both frozen sections paraffin *preferred* - Candidates looking for long term employment - At least 2-5 years experience working with frozen sections for MOHS surgery Paraffin. *Benefits:* * * Medical coverage that is paid 90% by the company, 10% by the employee. Dental and vision plans that can be obtained in addition Disability coverage that can be obtained in addition Company paid life insurance policy Paid Holidays Vacation Time 401K program that are always contributed to by doctors Sick time Personal Day(s) Uniform Reimbursement *To Apply:* * * To apply for this position please send resume to aly...@alliedsearchpartners.com , salary requirements, and availability to speak to one of our recruiters directly. Thank you!!! -- * * **If you wish to no longer receive emails from Allied Search Partners please reply with “Remove.” * Alyssa Peterson, Director of Candidate Recruitment LinkedIN:http://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssapetersonasp Allied Search Partners T: 888.388.7571 F: 888.388.7572 www.alliedsearchpartners.com This email including its attachments is intended only for the confidential use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or its attachments is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately, and delete this message and its attachments permanently from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures
I completely agree that both electronic and paper requisitions will require strict processes to ensure that either the hand written or electronic signature is secure and correct. Even after CMS educates us, their process and direction will probably be vague and will require all our best efforts. MERRY CHRISTMAs and have a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!!! William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: Re: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:09:32 -0700 From: jel...@yumaregional.org To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com; trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Yes we received the update. But there is still questions about difference from electronic ordering CPOE vs review and verify correct entry before proccessing by a clinician. Even though it states that this does not address electronic orders. We feel that this can be a problem for the future. Sent via DROID one Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: WILLIAM DESALVO wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com, Jesus Ellin jel...@yumaregional.org, jwe...@sjha.org, histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wed, Dec 22, 2010 15:44:34 GMT+00:00 Subject: CMS Postpones Deadline for Physician Signatures I have just received notice that the CMS requirement for Physician Signature Deadline of Jan 1, 2011 has been postponed. http://www.cms.gov/ClinicalLabFeeSched/ CMS has decided that in the first quarter of 2011 they will be developing educational and outreach materials to help educate all of us that are affected by the policy change. Looks like we have a little more time to figure this new process out. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) From: wdesalvo@hotmail.com To: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:38:12 -0700 Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures CC: They sign into the case prior to surgery, they have Physician Assistant (PA) assigned to the case, a nurse is assigned to the case and they then enter additional information into the system after they complete surgery. It meets requirements. In Pathology, many of your Frozen Section specimens arrive in the lab on verbal orders or nursing applying a signature and we have processed for years. I believe the key point that you have to wrap your head around is that the electronic orders by the surgeon are complete before there is any delivery of results, the signed and preliminary or final report by the pathologist and that meets regulatory requirements. I have more concern on the clinical side. Orders can be entered, tests performed and results delivered more easily than in Pathology. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:06:04 -0500 From: trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com; jel...@yumaregional.org; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu So how do the surgeons electronically order a test? Do they order it before the procedure? What if they discover something and need to add an additional specimen? Our orders are electronically entered in the OR during the procedure. The surgeon is scrubbed and performing the procedure while the circulating nurse places the order. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:56 PM To: Jesus Ellin; jwe...@sjha.org; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures I previously did not go into to deep detail about security and compliance, but in our system all computer portals are password protected, orders are signed with electronic signature of the ordering person and when a hard copy paper form is printed, the ordering physician's electronic signature is applied. It is the same type of process and signature that is used by the pathologist to electronically sign off all pathology reports. I absolutely agree that you must control access to ordering and maintain integrity in the system. As you work through your process to develop a more electronic system, you will have the opportunity to build in and require proper controls. With those controls implemented, you can then become confident that the electronic process can and will meet your regulatory requirements. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Subject: RE: [Histonet] Physician Signatures Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:46:15 -0700 From: jel...@yumaregional.org To: jwe...@sjha.org; wdesalvo@hotmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu This is true about electronic ordering but there is a provision on what is acceptable for electronic order,
[Histonet] Fwd: Physician Signature Requirement Update
FYI 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 Denise Bologna 12/21/2010 5:27 PM FYI CLMA i...@clma.org 12/21/2010 3:44 PM ( http://www.clma.org/link.asp?ymlink=406069finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eclma%2Eorg ) Physician Signature Requirement Update Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a temporary (approximately three month) delay on the implementation of the Physician Signature Requirement. Please check back with CLMA ( http://www.clma.org/link.asp?ymlink=406069finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eclma%2Eorg ) often for updated information and read more ( http://www.clma.org/link.asp?ymlink=406069finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecms%2Egov%2FClinicalLabFeeSched%2F ) at the CMS website. ( http://www.clma.org/link.asp?ymlink=406069finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eclma%2Eorg ) This email was sent to 'dbol...@clpct.com' from CLMA - Clinical Laboratory Management Association. If you wish to stop receiving email from us, you can simply remove yourself by visiting: http://clma.site-ym.com/general/opt.asp?e=dbol...@clpct.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Re: long term storage of tissue
Melissa, I definitely would store them in 70% ethanol rather than leaving them in fixative for that time period. They should be fine for BrdU immunostaining after paraffin processing. Good luck with your studies! Teri ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Kathleen Dittrich, where are you?
Kathleen Dittrich, formerly from Dako. Where are you? Dana Settembre ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Physician signature
According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thomas Crowell is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting 12/22/2010 and will not return until 01/03/2011. Please contact Kelly Miner at 617-871-5122 if you have any questions regarding clinical trial samples. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
And where would one go to see this proposal? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM To: Webb, Dorothy L; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature It specifically mentions AP technical charges in the proposal. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 13:37 To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Physician signature According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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
RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15900.pdf Search for signature and you can find it...starts on page 40161. In the middle column on page 40162 charges for TC for AP are mentioned. consistent with the principle in § 410.32(a) that a written order for diagnostic tests including those paid under the CLFS and those that are not paid under the CLFS (for example, that are paid under the PFS or under the OPPS), such as X-rays, MRIs, and the TC of physician pathology services, must be signed by the ordering physician or NPP. That is, the policy that signatures are not required on requisitions for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests paid based on the CLFS applies only to requisitions (as opposed to written orders) (74 FR 33642). Blah blah blah At the end they say We believe that this policy would result in a less confusing process. Merry Christmas, Everyone! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: Mike Pence [mailto:mpe...@grhs.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 14:25 To: Weems, Joyce; Webb, Dorothy L; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature And where would one go to see this proposal? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM To: Webb, Dorothy L; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature It specifically mentions AP technical charges in the proposal. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 13:37 To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Physician signature According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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 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] High Paying Job Opportunity - Live anywhere
Hi Histonet Members, I am a healthcare recruiter, specifically focused on the laboratory/pathology space. I have openings all across the country and would be interested in speaking with anyone interested in searching for a new job. I am currently working on an amazing opportunity with a cancer diagnostics company. This company is looking to hire on Technical Support Specialists in several areas across the country. They currently are looking for people located anywhere West of the Mississippi River or in Atlanta, GA or in Nashville, TN or in New York City or in Philadelphia. The TSS would be responsible for training pathologists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologist assistant's to ensure adequate sampling on breast cancer and colon cancer tissues. They are looking for someone with a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years experience in tissue grossing/sampling, histology, or in a pathology or surgical capacity. The ideal candidate with be PA(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certified. This position requires extensive travel, paid for by the company. The compensation package is fantastic with a high base salary and up to a 20% bonus. If interested in learning more details, please email me at ali...@ka-recruiting.com. If you are not interested but know of someone you could recommend for this position, please pass on their contact information to me. We have a referral bonus for anyone you refer to me that I place into a new job. Sincerely, Alisha (Taylor) Dynan, Founder K.A. Recruiting, Inc. Your Partner in Healthcare Recruiting 10 Post Office Square 8th Floor SOUTH Boston, MA 02109 P: (617) 692-2949 F: (617) 507-8009 ali...@ka-recruiting.com www.ka-recruiting.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Fisher MicroProbe manual staining system
Does anyone have one of these systems that they would be willing to donate? One of our pathologists is going on a mission trip to Honduras and would like to take one of these down there with him. We used to have the set up but recently got rid of it. (Timing is everything!!) Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Assistant Manager Molecular Diagnostics Lab Dept. of Pathology Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 27157 336-716-2104 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
Joyce wrote: The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading Gee, Joyce, all these years I've known you and I never realized you are a masochist!! But maybe the fact you are the go-to person for regulations should have been a clue!;) Tim Morken -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:48 AM To: Mike Pence; Webb, Dorothy L; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15900.pdf Search for signature and you can find it...starts on page 40161. In the middle column on page 40162 charges for TC for AP are mentioned. consistent with the principle in § 410.32(a) that a written order for diagnostic tests including those paid under the CLFS and those that are not paid under the CLFS (for example, that are paid under the PFS or under the OPPS), such as X-rays, MRIs, and the TC of physician pathology services, must be signed by the ordering physician or NPP. That is, the policy that signatures are not required on requisitions for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests paid based on the CLFS applies only to requisitions (as opposed to written orders) (74 FR 33642). Blah blah blah At the end they say We believe that this policy would result in a less confusing process. Merry Christmas, Everyone! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: Mike Pence [mailto:mpe...@grhs.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 14:25 To: Weems, Joyce; Webb, Dorothy L; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature And where would one go to see this proposal? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM To: Webb, Dorothy L; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature It specifically mentions AP technical charges in the proposal. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 13:37 To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Physician signature According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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 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] Frozen Specimen Handling
Hi HistoLand, I have a question regarding frozen specimen handling. I have a group that gave me hearts, brown fat and white fat and there are some issues with the morphology of the tissue and also the cutting quality. Unfortunately I was part of the whole process from tissue harvesting to cutting and staining of specimens. We placed harvested tissue in a cryo mold with OCT and snap froze the block in LN2 and then placed on dry ice. I know sometimes the quick freeze can cause some effects but was wondering how others are addressing the freezing of tissue, especially fat. We have frozen fat this way before and did not have the same issues. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks!!! Kind Regards! John Shelley ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
Oh dear, now you all know! You all ought to see where our tax dollars are going!! Such a convoluted mess. I don't know how the writer can understand what he/she is saying! We could save so may trees if they would just get to the point! j -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Tim Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 15:33 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature Joyce wrote: The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading Gee, Joyce, all these years I've known you and I never realized you are a masochist!! But maybe the fact you are the go-to person for regulations should have been a clue!;) Tim Morken -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:48 AM To: Mike Pence; Webb, Dorothy L; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15900.pdf Search for signature and you can find it...starts on page 40161. In the middle column on page 40162 charges for TC for AP are mentioned. consistent with the principle in § 410.32(a) that a written order for diagnostic tests including those paid under the CLFS and those that are not paid under the CLFS (for example, that are paid under the PFS or under the OPPS), such as X-rays, MRIs, and the TC of physician pathology services, must be signed by the ordering physician or NPP. That is, the policy that signatures are not required on requisitions for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests paid based on the CLFS applies only to requisitions (as opposed to written orders) (74 FR 33642). Blah blah blah At the end they say We believe that this policy would result in a less confusing process. Merry Christmas, Everyone! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: Mike Pence [mailto:mpe...@grhs.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 14:25 To: Weems, Joyce; Webb, Dorothy L; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature And where would one go to see this proposal? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM To: Webb, Dorothy L; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature It specifically mentions AP technical charges in the proposal. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 13:37 To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Physician signature According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only, not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to see the written rules!! Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!! This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is
[Histonet] Symphony cover slipper
Hello, Anyone else out there have issues with misaligned cover slips on the Symphony stainer? We have two stainers and there doesn't seem to be a pattern. Sometimes it's one stainer, sometimes the other, sometimes every tray, sometimes one out of ten trays. Usually the cover slip is off just enough to have a sharp edge and we need to fix it, which for any other Symphony owners you know that's a pain. Whenever they adjust the cover slipper, it will work well for a day or two then start acting up again. Is it just us? Thanks! Clare Clare J. Thornton, HTL(ASCP), QIHC Assistant Histology Supervisor Dahl-Chase Diagnostic Services 417 State Street, Suite 540 Bangor, ME 04401 cthorn...@dahlchase.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] VIP 1000 Help
We've got the old workhorse, the VIP 1000, that we still use. During a move, the guide, which shows all the commands you can do with that magnet, got lost. Is there anyone out there that has this and could send or fax me a copy? It would be much appreciated! Thanks, Drew Meyer -- ~Love is like a booger. You keep picking at it until you get it, then wonder what to do with it. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] FW: ASCP Action Alert - Physician Signature Requirement _FYI
FYI - saw alot about this today, just got this e-mail from ASCP Liz -Original Message- From: American Society for Clinical Pathology [mailto:a...@site1.ascpmail.org] Sent: Wed 12/22/2010 2:42 PM To: Liz Chlipala Subject: ASCP Action Alert - Physician Signature Requirement http://portal.mxlogic.com/images/transparent.gif Physician Signature Requirement Burdens Labs, Jeopardizes Patients ASCP urges you to act before the Jan. 3 deadline Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule for the 2011 calendar year. The rule includes a troubling policy change requiring a physician's or qualified nonphysician practitioner's (NPP) signature on requisitions for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests paid under the clinical laboratory fee schedule (effective Jan. 1, 2011). CMS defines a requisition as the actual paperwork, such as a form, which is provided to a clinical diagnostic laboratory that identifies the test or tests to be performed for a patient. Currently, a physician signature is required only on orders for laboratory services. ASCP believes the new rule could adversely affect patient care and complicate the provision of the laboratory services. In cases where a signature from the ordering physician or NPP is absent, laboratories could be left scrambling trying to obtain the signature. Late Breaking News Rule: Recently CMS has partially agreed to a delayed implementation request from ASCP and other members of the clinical laboratory coalition organizations. CMS will delay implementation of the rule for three months. During this period, ASCP will continue to pressure CMS to withdraw its new proposal. ASCP urges you to contact CMS and tell them of your opposition to the policy change. Contact CMS before the Jan. 3 Comment Deadline to maximize the effectiveness of your voice. Read more and take action today . . . http://emessage.chicago.ascp.org/emessageirs/servlet/IRSL?v=4l=1r=10644m=22015e=2 Tell a friend: Not everyone receives ASCP's Action Alerts, so please forward this message to your peers and co-workers! http://www.chicago.ascp.org/pics/email/logoASCP-final-2736.jpg 2010 American Society for Clinical Pathology 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603 312.541.4999 ~ i...@ascp.org http://portal.mxlogic.com/images/transparent.gif ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Frozen Specimen Handling
Cutting frozen fat is virtually impossible. There are a few articles I have seen online (one is called something along the lines of the fat demon or something pun-tastic like that). Because fat is so oily it usually doesn't freeze at all. If you have a lot of fat in the tissue you are trying to freeze and not just a big hunk of fat (say an inguinal LN incased in fat), cutting the fatty tissue can be a challenge too. I have heard you can try and cut it thicker, but some doc's don't like that. Another thing we tried was fixing the fat for about 15 minutes in Pen-Fix (or some other alcoholic formalin mixture), if you have this much time then that can also help. Good Luck!! Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of John Shelley Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 2:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Frozen Specimen Handling Hi HistoLand, I have a question regarding frozen specimen handling. I have a group that gave me hearts, brown fat and white fat and there are some issues with the morphology of the tissue and also the cutting quality. Unfortunately I was part of the whole process from tissue harvesting to cutting and staining of specimens. We placed harvested tissue in a cryo mold with OCT and snap froze the block in LN2 and then placed on dry ice. I know sometimes the quick freeze can cause some effects but was wondering how others are addressing the freezing of tissue, especially fat. We have frozen fat this way before and did not have the same issues. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks!!! Kind Regards! John Shelley ___ 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] Used embedding center and microtome
Hello Histonetters, especially those in the Denver area, we have the following available: ? A functional?embedding center, Reichert Histostat 8034, purchased in 1/2002,?used,?for $1500, with manual.? Will sell for $700, or $1100 if shipping is required (ie, if you cannot pick it up from our Denver suburb location).. ? A functional microtome, Leitz 1512,??purchased used in 10/2004 for $1500.??We can sell for $700, or $850 if shipping is required.? Pay Pal and corporate checks accepted.? Please contact me at the email or phone below if interested.? Thank you, Alice Neumann MD Western Wyoming Pathology PC Pinnacle Pathology PC 9423 West Kentucky Place Lakewood, CO?? 80226 24 Hour Cell Phone:? 307-413-4092 alineum...@aol.com? ? ? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
Please tell me that is good enough! We do that here - for each manual. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 18:17 To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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
RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
You will need a signature for the manual and for each procedure that is implemented or amended during your cycle year. If your manual is very stable, a yearly signature page for the entire manual may suffice, but the inspector will note the date everyone signed the manual review page and then go through the manual to see if there are any implementation dates or procedure change dates after the manual review date. Each occurrence found one can be a deficiency. In my lab, it is not uncommon for new procedures to be written and implemented or existing procedures implemented during a cycle year and all these events require a signature by System Medical Director, Site Medical Director, Site Lab Director, System Technical Specialist (responsible for physically writing) and all employees affected. You must prove to CAP that all personnel know where the procedure manual is located, that they have reviewed the manual as a whole and that they have reviewed all additions implemented. We have employees sign each technical alert, procedure update/change and new procedures, along with a once a year review of all manuals. This type of signature trail is part of and right in line with quality management and document control. This process alone can be a daunting task and requires a lot or forethought. To better manage this process, we are moving to an electronic on-line, web based procedure manual with document control functions that tracks usage by employee and captures electronic signatures for each step of the creation, review and implementation process. Thankfully, this process is the responsibility of our Technical Specialist for Anatomic Pathology and our System Quality Department. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:16:37 -0800 From: vic...@pathology.washington.edu To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu CC: Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
Currently Victor we use to have the techs sign off on all the policies and procedures. As Bill stated this is a big pain. We are now all electonic and have gone live with I-Passport our document control software,, this has saved tons of time and effort. Electronic is the way to go especially for updates and new information. Users are notifed by email and it allows the supervisor to keep track of edits and much more. Jesus A Ellin HT/PA ASCP Department of Pathology/Histology Yuma Regional Medical Center 2400 South Ave A Yuma, AZ 85364 - 7170 ( Office: (928) 336-1743 (Fax: (928) 336-7319 *Email: jel...@yumaregional.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:46 PM To: vic...@pathology.washington.edu; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual You will need a signature for the manual and for each procedure that is implemented or amended during your cycle year. If your manual is very stable, a yearly signature page for the entire manual may suffice, but the inspector will note the date everyone signed the manual review page and then go through the manual to see if there are any implementation dates or procedure change dates after the manual review date. Each occurrence found one can be a deficiency. In my lab, it is not uncommon for new procedures to be written and implemented or existing procedures implemented during a cycle year and all these events require a signature by System Medical Director, Site Medical Director, Site Lab Director, System Technical Specialist (responsible for physically writing) and all employees affected. You must prove to CAP that all personnel know where the procedure manual is located, that they have reviewed the manual as a whole and that they have reviewed all additions implemented. We have employees sign each technical alert, procedure update/change and new procedures, along with a once a year review of all manuals. This type of signature trail is part of and right in line with quality management and document control. This process alone can be a daunting task and requires a lot or forethought. To better manage this process, we are moving to an electronic on-line, web based procedure manual with document control functions that tracks usage by employee and captures electronic signatures for each step of the creation, review and implementation process. Thankfully, this process is the responsibility of our Technical Specialist for Anatomic Pathology and our System Quality Department. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:16:37 -0800 From: vic...@pathology.washington.edu To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu CC: Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ 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 is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ ___ Histonet mailing list
