Sandy Hinton

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> From: 	Woodfin, Amy C[SMTP:AWoodfin@peacehealth.org]
> Sent: 	Friday, November 20, 1998 2:08 PM
> To: 	'HistoNet@Pathology.swmed.edu'
> Subject: 	Slides out by 0800...
>
> Dear Histonetters:
>
> We seem to continuously be looking at ways to get our slides out earlier
> each day.  Not a bad thing, just a little daunting when processing times,
> staffing, and equipment limitations are taken into consideration.  Not
> that
> anyone else ever has this problem...right?
>
> We are starting a formal Quality Improvement process to look at our
> current
> TAT for cases; more specifically the time all of the slides are out to the
> pathologists.  I/we would be GREATLY appreciative of input on the
> following
> questions.  Feel free to respond by e-mail, print a copy and fax
> it...however is easiest for you.
>
> Thank you in advance for taking time out of your day to help us with this
> information.
>
> Amy C. Woodfin
> Pathology Supervisor
> St. Joseph Hospital
> 2901 Squalicum Pkwy
> Bellingham, WA  98225
> (360) 738-6340
> (360) 738-6776 FAX
>
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> SURVEY:
>
> Size of Your Facility:
> # of Other Hospitals/Labs within a 90 Mile Radius:1000 Bed- Many large
> hospitals in Houston
> Avg # Cases/Day: 125, Research and 450 Autopsy Annual Cases
> Avg # Blocks/Day: 400-5:00
>
> # of Pathologists: 7 + Residents and Fellows, No PA at this time
> # of Histotechs: 14- Techs in lab and gross room
> Shifts:1@4:30, 1@5:00, 1@5:30, 2@6:00, 1@6:30, 2@7:00,3@7:30. Then 8 and
> on the last person comes in at 10:00.
> (example:  1 @0400 8hrs, 1 @0600 8hrs, 1@ 0630 8hrs)
> # of Microtomes:8
>
> # of Processors:5 routine tissue processor, 1 microwave processor
> Types of Tissue in each: Biopsies in one, research in one, routine in one,
> late cases in one, Neuro cases in one
> Length of Cycle and End Times:From 2.0 hours to routine overnight
>
> Routine Staining Process:  Automated?  Manual? Automated
> Special Stain Process:  Automated?  Manual?Manual, Automated IHC and
> InSitu
> Coverslipping:  Automated?  Manual?Automated
>
> Normal Time Slides out to Pathologist(s): 7:00-11:00
> Average Case TAT:Biopsies- Some are microwaved and signed out the same
> day, others 24-48 hours, Surgicals 24-72 hours.
>
> May I contact you directly with further questions?Yes- Sandy Hinton,
> University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, (409) 747-2488
>
> Thanks again!
>