[Histonet] CAP question on humidity levels

[Joe Nocito]

I can understand temperature, but humidity? When I was AFIP, we had a 
terrible time with temperature. It was too cold in the winter (such that we 
had to wear our coats) and too hot in the summer (such that, we wore 
T-shirts and shorts. And yes, for those who are thinking this, we did have 
wet T-shirt contests and I always won.And it just wasn't because I was the 
boss either).
This is the first time that I have seen this question on the General 
checklist. So what happens if we have a relative humidity of 85%?  Okay, so 
we record it and gone about our business. This is a facility management 
problem. Again, just busy work.

Joe Nocito BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, TX
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From: "Jennifer MacDonald" <JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu>
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> Blood bank room temperatures are critical for correct testing.  This is on
> the general checklist, so it applies to the lab as a whole.
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>            Okay, I can't stay quiet any longer. The new general checklist
> question asks if the temperature and humidity levels are monitored. Okay,
> but they don't state a range or what to do if the temp & humidity are out
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> range. Has any one come up with an idea? And people wonder why I have a
> problem with CAP.
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> Happy Monday.
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> Joe Nocito, BS, HT(ASCP) QIHC
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> Histology Manager
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> Pathology Reference Lab
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> San Antonio, TX
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