[Histonet] Frozen section

[Garrison, Becky]

We require our OR to submit a separate requisition with each container.
The specimen site is listed on each requisition.  This applies to all
specimens (not just frozens).

In addition, frozens (and other intra operative consultations such as
gross only or touch prep) must also have a "frozen section form" for
each container. The frozen section form has patient ID, clinical history
and specimen site fields completed by the OR and a diagnosis field which
is completed and signed  by the pathologist.  Original goes to patient
chart; copy stays in Pathology.

When a specimen is submitted for frozen, all 3 must have matching
information: container, requisition and frozen section form.  If
discrepant,
OR must fix immediately before the frozen is signed out.

Any later specimen, even on same patient, must have a separate
requisition and (if applicable) a frozen form.

It is the responsibility of the OR to accurately identify the specimen
site.

Becky Garrison
Pathology Supervisor
Shands Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL  32209
904-244-6237




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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martin,
Gary
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:43 AM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Frozen section

We need to make a change in the way we presently account for our frozen
section while doing them.  Presently we receive the requisition with the
first specimen, then pathology is responsible to account for any
subsequent specimens.  The problem is that the subsequent specimens are
typically labeled poorly, and we are trying very hard to conform to the
CAP guidelines. So ... when the specimens are not labeled in detail, it
requires follow up calls to gain the proper information.  I would like
to know how other facilities are handling multiple frozen sections. 

Thanks 

Gary

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