[Histonet] contaminating patient requesition forms

[Paula]

Hello..good morning,

 

Can anyone recommend a creative approach to avoid blood from being
transferred from disposable gloves onto the patient requisition form during
the grossing phase of histology?

 

I've seen a number of smudge marks and have asked the grossing doctor to
avoid touching the requisition form but she says that is unavoidable.  I've
asked her to change out gloves, but she says that is not practical.

 

In the meantime, if billing or lab personnel sees this, they will put on
gloves and insert the paperwork inside a protective sleeve cover.  

 

But, what are the types of things the grossing doctor can do to avoid this
transfer besides changing out gloves or avoiding touching the paperwork?

 

Thank you in advance,

Paula