[Histonet] RE: Billing codes 2015
I found this in my inbox right after your email Marilynn. Thought it would be worth sharing with everyone. Toni -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of rmweber...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 8:43 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Billing codes 2015 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard of any new billing codes for 2015 in regards to cytology, urology pathology or immunohistochemistry. If so, could you please share? Thanks so much for your help. Marilynn Weber H.T.(ASCP)QIHC Coastal Pathology Consulting Services LLC 732 814-1170 fax 267 722-8308 ___ 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] Vantage patient tissue and + control slide labels
Hi folks, I am hoping to connect with somebody who has worked with Nexes (Ventana software),Vantage and CoPath. When the Vantage labels are printing we cannot tell the difference between the patient label and the positive control label. Our LIS wants us to use the exact staining protocol for our patients and controls but give a unique protocol number to the ones for positive controls. (Red flags are popping up all over for me on this idea) What do other labs do to handle this? Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health 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] Environmental monitoring
Hi All, Who do you like for environmental monitoring? I'm talking about in-lab testing, not employee badging. We have a vendor that performs formaldehyde, xylene, and acetic acid monitoring and we are considering a switch. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Mike Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of Commonwealth Health | mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1526 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Environmental monitoring
Mike, How does environmental monitoring differ from employee badging? Thanks, Mike Toole -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dessoye, Michael Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 12:41 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Environmental monitoring Hi All, Who do you like for environmental monitoring? I'm talking about in-lab testing, not employee badging. We have a vendor that performs formaldehyde, xylene, and acetic acid monitoring and we are considering a switch. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Mike Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/RIA Supervisor | Wilkes-Barre General Hospital | An Affiliate of Commonwealth Health | mjdess...@commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1526 -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ 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: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
I am not an ergonomic expert, and can't back this statement with fact, but I think that without bending the wrist is the key variable, as that is considered a neutral position that would not harm the employee. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Denise Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 2:53 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.utsouthwestern.edu_mailman_listinfo_histonetd=AwIFAgc=e0qWO0MXWFiQgGWE0UmXdQr=LqDe7qpnDmZRCH58ZzBCJnXpTfDS3z3foGtV-fiTVCAm=Clpb1HvNpog-dANduquNYBlFTUEo-dNuA1ENuNhnSbYs=SYIz3MG9gPHETpWSg5HM3UHt3qP4J95h9zCphYvjHSEe= ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
My two cents... # 2 Keep your wrist straight. (you may get rich if you get enough 2 cents!) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:33 PM To: Smith, Denise; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? I think you want to keep your wrist straight so it would be 2. Just my two cents Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com March 10, 2014 is Histotechnology Professionals Day Ship to Address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Denise Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 1:53 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
OSHA states maintain neutral wrist and arm when working; work with their wrists in a neutral or straight William DeSalvo william.desa...@sonoraquest.ccom 602-768-3692 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 8, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Blazek, Linda lbla...@digestivespecialists.com wrote: My two cents... # 2 Keep your wrist straight. (you may get rich if you get enough 2 cents!) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:33 PM To: Smith, Denise; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? I think you want to keep your wrist straight so it would be 2. Just my two cents Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com March 10, 2014 is Histotechnology Professionals Day Ship to Address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Denise Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 1:53 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return 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 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: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?
One of our histologist uses a tennis ball on the end of his handle on the fly wheel. He says it helps him keep his wrist level. I can see it allows him to use less reach with his hand and his wrist is straighter than most. I really need to try this myself someday. I was trained wrist straight as possible and neutral if you wanted to avoid problems with you wrist and arm. The automated microtomes are great for facing blocks as it cuts the shoulder action as well as lower arm. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 3:47 PM To: Blazek, Linda Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Smith, Denise Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? OSHA states maintain neutral wrist and arm when working; work with their wrists in a neutral or straight William DeSalvo william.desa...@sonoraquest.ccom 602-768-3692 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 8, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Blazek, Linda lbla...@digestivespecialists.com wrote: My two cents... # 2 Keep your wrist straight. (you may get rich if you get enough 2 cents!) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:33 PM To: Smith, Denise; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? I think you want to keep your wrist straight so it would be 2. Just my two cents Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell l...@premierlab.com www.premierlab.com March 10, 2014 is Histotechnology Professionals Day Ship to Address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Denise Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 1:53 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guys if you know the official answer for this! The question was mainly about the angle of wrist/hands on the rotating microtome and the degree must be correct so it won't cause any stress on wrist/hands, it listed 4 different choices: 1. 30 degrees wrist down forward 2. 90 degrees straight without bending the wrist 3. 60 degrees wrist up backward 4. 60 or 90 degrees wrist down forward (Please be gentle with me since I don't remember the EXACT numbers but those were close to numbers provided.) Thank you! Denise Smith The materials in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return 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 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 -- Confidentiality Notice: 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
