Communication
Whenever scrub persons or circulating RNs change during a case, this communication should occur.
What is "handoff"
This is the composition of formalin used in our ORs.
What is "10% Neutral Buffered Formalin"
This PPE protects the hands from coming into contact with toxic chemicals and biohazardous materials.
What are "gloves"
Choosing the correct size ________ ________ for your specimen promotes safe transport and minimal waste.
What is "specimen container"
This anticipatory documentation can lead to errors in the description and sending of collected specimens to pathology.
What is "pre-charting"
During which part of the surgical case are the collecting surgeon, circulating RN and scrub person required to verify all specimens collected to be sent to pathology?
What is the "Debriefing"
This item is kept readily available in any area where hazardous chemicals are used.
What is a "spill kit"
This PPE protects the eyes from formalin splashes.
What are "goggles"
This specimen type is when thin slices of tissue are rapidly frozen and cut for microscopic examination, preserving antigenicity in a more "native" form due to the absence of harsh chemical fixation and parrafin processing.
What is "frozen section"
This anticipatory measure can lead to the incorrect labeling of specimens and errors in submission to pathology.
What is "pre-labeling"
All specimens delivered to the pathology lab must be accompanied by which document?
What is "pathology requisition"
Formalin should be stored in an area free of _________ __________.
What are "ignition sources"
This PPE protects the body and clothing from splash contact with formalin.
What is "an impervious gown"
This specimen type has been recently collected from a patient, and has not been treated or preserved in any way after being collected.
What is "fresh"
An error in selection of this category during documentation can lead to improper categorization of a specimen in HealthConnect.
What is "anatomic location"
Which document must be completed upon specimen drop off to pathology lab?
What is "the Specimen Drop-Off Log"
All staff should be aware of where to locate this resource, which details the chemical properties, health hazards, protective measures, and safety precautions for handling, storing and transporting a potentially hazardous chemical.
What is a "Safety Data Sheet (SDS)"
What device is used to reduce airborne exposure to formalin fumes?
What is "a vented hood"
This specimen type is placed into formalin to fix tissue which prevents the cells from decaying and "fixes" them into place.
What is "permanent"
This act by the scrub person and circulating RN can confirm that the entirety of the intended specimen has been secured in the specimen container.
What is "visual inspection"
This should always be placed on a specimen container containing formalin.
What is a "chemical hazard label"
Specimens should be _______ covered by formalin with the ________ ratio of formalin-to-specimen volume.
What are "completely" and "the lowest"
All employees should be aware of the location of this stationary resource that will be used for 15 minutes in the event of ocular exposure to formalin.
What is an "eyewash station"
This tissue type must be fixed in formalin within 1 hour of ischemic start time to prevent breakdown of biomarkers.
What is "breast tissue"
Asking your surgeon to do this after transferring a miniscule specimen directly into a specimen container assists in ensuring the intended specimen made it into the container.
What is "visual inspection"