[Histonet] CAP Question anp.23075

[Barnhart, Tammy]

Hazel,
           We struggled with this one too.  In fact my last inspector didn't
know what to make of this question, either.  I gave examples of: when we
brake down the cryostat for cleaning (or maintenance) we always use a chuck
of OTC to realign the roll plate and make sure the instrument is cutting OK,
or when our stainer has maintenance work done we run a test batch of slides
to make sure everything is working properly.  He seemed to like those for
examples of this standard.  Make sure you have written procedures and
documented evidence that you did these checks.  
 
Tammy Barnhart, BS, HTL(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
St. Alexius Medical Center
Bismarck, ND
tbarnhart <@t> primecare.org <mailto:tbarnhart <@t> primecare.org> 

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From: Horn, Hazel V [mailto:HornHV <@t> archildrens.org]
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 4:28 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question anp.23075


I'm having my CAP inspection soon and wondered what is meant by this
question.
 
Is there EVIDENCE of ongoing evaluation of results of instrument maintenance
a nd function for all devices?
 
The 2 questions before this one are about a schedule for checking
instruments (yes) and are the service and repair records promptly available.
(yes)
 
So......What does the above question pertain too??   HELP!
 

Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Arkansas Children's Hospital

Phone - 501.364.4240
Fax - 501.364.3912 





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