[Histonet] New lab, need some info

[Putnam, Jodi]

Hi, I called the NSH and they said I might have better luck posting on the histonet but they are sending me all that they have in the way of help in writing manuals for the lab.  I am working in a new lab that just opened a few months ago, all derm, building from the ground up. I have all my log sheets generated (all that I can think of anyway) to document temps, maintenance on machines, non pathologist grossing log, block and slide count etc. I have to write all my manuals from scratch. I know that they have to be in NCCLS format but was wondering if anyone could just give me some advise. I have my first inspection, by the state, in August and we are eventually going to be CAP certified. So, I don't want to miss anything. I am the only tech and doing all the grossing, typing my transcription, ordering, basic histology, special stains, IF etc. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I just don't want to miss anything and I have OCD and worry myself into a frenzy. I work for a great doctor and want her practice to grow rapidly and I know it will. Thanks for any help you can give.
Jodi
 
Jodi Putnam (HT,ASCP)
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Pathology Department
201 Park Street
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 393-2728 (voicemail)
(270) 393-2795 
Fax : (270) 393-2736
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