Exceptions
What are patient identifiers.
First, Last, DOB
Why do we use comments?
To proceed with testing when only minor issues are present that don't need deeper investigation.
What does WSC stand for?
Whole Stool Container
What is PPE?
personal protective equipment
What happens when an exception is placed on a kit.
A CLAII will review all kit components, and get the information sent to the correct workflow.
If a DOC reads like
HB: 01/08/2056 - 7:00am
WSC: 01/08/2056 - 7:00am
How will we address it?
Enter the DOC/TOC into the test record and let it auto generate an exception.
How many comments can be placed on a test record.
As many as needed.
What does Hb tube stand for?
Hemoglobin tube.
During a medical emergency who do we want to call?
911 FIRST!!!!!!
Abbott Security team once 911 is on route.
What is the first thing you do when you arrive at a processing station.
Check filter for contamination.
When do you add a specimen damaged or unusable exception type?
When there is a spill.
When can you use the no AM/PM comment... When can we not use it?
When defaulting to AM puts it in the window we comment.
When defaulting puts it out of window we add an exception.
instructions for use.
If a machine is sparking, on fire, or making a really bad sound what are we going to do?
What two chemicals are we never going to mix in the lab?
Iso Wipes (isopropyl alcohol)
&
Bleach
What do you do when you see the "Kit Swap" error type.
Refresh and hand to CLAII
When do we use the label information alternate to IFU scan?
When all the needed information is present, but written in a different location than expected.
1 Label,
Sharpied on kit components,
info mixed between labels,
Homemade Labels.
What is the point of the bag in the kit.
To contain spills and prevent contamination.
How do you locate Fire Extinguishers, Spill Kits, AED's, MED-Kits?
Flags on the wall,
Safety Map.
What are you looking for at Unboxing?
Component Viability,
Priority Dates,
Proper Label Placement,
Unexpected items, (PT Note, Homemade Labels, or other Miscellaneous objects).
How do you handle a Like Address?
Refresh out, Accession under the 47# barcode, with a PT ID exception, noting LA.
Hand to a CLAII
When are you going to add a comment to a Unused Kit?
When there is an EDW error.
Comment: "Unused Kit"
What are the 4 things we are looking for with regards to the HB tube?
Packed HB,
Broken Barb,
Punctured Foil,
Less than 1ml Fluid.
Who can use the AED (automated external defibrillator)
Anyone who has proper training to use it.
What is the first thing you check when starting to accession.
Ensure you are in the correct Batch.