Curtis,
you get no argument from me. I agree that some of the CAP questions are
useless and there should be some questions added that are not on the
checklist now.
    I'll even tell you a secret, so keep this to yourself okay? Not only do
I soak a block in between levels and cut another one as you do, but I also
prenumber ALL my slides too.  There, I admitted it.
    I cut slow enough without the CAP's help, I need some other advantage.
    But on a serious note, I have seen some supervisors have ribbons all
over their waterbath so much that it was hard for them to lay down another
ribbon.  As always, some people will take things to the extreme. Speaking of
extreme, it's time I shut up now.

Joe Nocito BS, HT (ASCP) QIHC
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, Texas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tague, Curtis" 
To: "Joe Nocito" ; "Cheasty, Sandra"
; "HistoNet (E-mail)" 
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:49 AM
Subject: RE: Water Bath CAP Inspection Checklist Question


> That is a ridiculous requirement. There ARE some of us who are competent
enough to discern between one section and the other, sure error occur but
this requirement will not eliminate the risk, in my opinion. It will only
slow me down.
>
> Does the CAP inquire with lab personnel prior to making these decisions?
Maybe they should be required to only have on case in their office at a
time. Read it, return it to the secretaries and pick up another case... to
ensure that cases aren't misdiagnosed as was the case with that breast Ca. a
few months back.
>
> If I have a block that needs to be soaked between levels, rather than
wait, I will cut a second block to better utilize my time, this will only
slow me down.
>
> Sorry if the complaining bothers you all, I know it's the law, I just
don't like it. I don't like going 60 MPH either. LOL
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Nocito [mailto:jnocito@pathreflab.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:31
> To: Cheasty, Sandra; HistoNet (E-mail)
> Subject: Re: Water Bath CAP Inspection Checklist Question
>
> Sandy,
> basically, they are looking to see if the waterbath is cleaned after every
> block.
>
> Joe Nocito, BS, HT (ASCP) QIHC
> Histology Supervisor
> Pathology Reference Lab
> San Antonio, TX
> jnocito@pathreflab.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cheasty, Sandra 
> To: HistoNet (E-mail) 
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 12:33 PM
> Subject: Water Bath CAP Inspection Checklist Question
>
>
> > What are the CAP inspectors looking for on this question?  (Last
> inspection the question only asked if the water baths were "clean and well
> maintained")
> >
> > ANP.23350             Phase II
> >
> > Are they clean and well-maintained, and is there a policy for preventing
> cross-contamination of paraffin sections in the bath?
> >
> >
> > Many thanks!
> >
> > Sandy
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