[Histonet] Embedding Question

[Paula Sicurello]

Thanks to all who submitted their input.

Since the "experts" were going for lean in the new histology space, more
than likely the embedding stations will go in there.  It *is* more
efficient to have it set up this way.  I just worried about the itsy bitsy
GI biopsies not embedding well.

A majority of people who replied had experience with this type of lab
layout and the tissue samples did not suffer any as a result of getting a
tour of the hallway.  Many had to travel much farther than 200 feet.

As suggested by many,  I will pass along the very good idea of using a
sturdy bin with a nice fitting lid for transport.

I will think of it this way:  better to have the chance of dropping the
basket and cassettes and getting wax on the floor, than to drop the basket
and cassettes in NBF while traversing the hallway.  Hazmat, here we come,
if that were to spill.

Happy Thursday!

Paula

On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM, Jeffrey Robinson <
JRobinson <@t> pathology-associates.com> wrote:

> This certainly does not sound ideal to be moving tissue blocks around the
> building.  If this situation cannot be changed then perhaps a plastic bin
> with a snap on lid could help minimize the risk of losing blocks during
> transport.
>
> Jeff Robinson, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, CA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Sicurello
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:47 AM
> To: Hannen, Valerie
> Cc: HistoNet
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Embedding Question
>
> Why the change? Space. There is a larger space available for histology.
>
> It would be optimum to either move the processors into the new space or
> leave the embedding centers where they are now.
>
> I mentioned did bring up about the samples/wax freezing in transit and the
> reply was "the experts didn't mention anything about that"
>
> The experts may not have been experienced histotechs.
>
> Paula
>
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Hannen, Valerie <
> Valerie.Hannen <@t> parrishmed.com> wrote:
>
> > I do not think it to be a good idea.
> >
> >   1) What is the possibility of a "trip and fall" in transit?
> > Cassettes flying everywhere, possibility of losing any?
> >
> >   2) Dripping paraffin on a hallway floor-- a slip and fall scenario
> > for other people using the "much used" hallway.
> >
> >   3) As Tom stated.. not a lean system/process.
> >
> > Just my two cents!
> >
> >
> > Valerie Hannen,MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU (FL)
> > Section Chief, Histology
> > Parrish Medical Center
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> > Titusville,Florida 32796
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> > valerie.hannen <@t> parrishmed.com
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> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> > histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz,
> > Thomas
> > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:32 AM
> > To: Paula Sicurello; HistoNet
> > Subject: RE: [Histonet] Embedding Question
> >
> > Not what I call a lean system. Why the change?
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> > Tom Podawiltz HT (ASCP)
> > AP  Section Head
> > LRGHealthcare
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> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> > histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula
> > Sicurello
> > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:29 AM
> > To: HistoNet
> > Subject: [Histonet] Embedding Question
> >
> > It has been proposed to move the embedding centers to a room about 210
> > ft away from the tissue processors.
> >
> > The trip from processor to embedding center would take over 2 minutes
> > and require the histotechs to carry the baskets full of cassettes down
> > a much used hallway.
> >
> > Opinions?
> >
> > Do you feel this is a good idea-yes or no and why?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Paula
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