[Histonet] Grossing Biopsy Specimens

[Weems, Joyce]

We were sited at out CAP inspection for not having documentation of
pathologist evaluation for non-pathologists performing gross. We have
Histotech's submit biopsy specimens that can be submitted in their entirety,
but do not have a PA that actually does gross. I had not really thought of
submitting the biopsies as actual gross and had assumed that ANP.11640
pertained to someone acutally dissecting tissue.
 
How do you all do this? Just have the pathologist sign a form? They observe
the work daily, of course. There is only an aggregate measurment given to be
inserted into a templete for dictation. 
 
Thanks for your help! j
 
 
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital 
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7376 - Phone
404-851-7831 - Fax
 



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