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Weaver, Kaitlin D; De Los Santos, Yanel; Gaffar, Maira; Zona, Melanie C; Gennaro, Tyler; Shenoy, Archana; Flax, Sherri; Chamala, Srikar; Seifert, Robert P; Esnakula, Ashwini K
American journal of clinical pathology, 09/2021, Volume: 156, Issue: 4Journal Article
Abstract Objectives Maintaining specimen identity during surgical pathology tissue processing is critical. Epic Beaker Laboratory Information System requires sequential scanning of specimen label and grossed blocks (block confirmation) to ensure specimen identity. We report our institution’s experience with wrong tissue in block (WTIB) grossing errors before and after adopting block confirmation. Methods During the first 18 months of Beaker implementation, block confirmation was not required. We then mandated block confirmation for a 3-month period. To ensure compliance, we then built a “hard stop” feature that prevents scanning any unconfirmed blocks onto a packing list. We reviewed WTIB incidents pre- and postimplementation of these solutions. Results Before using block confirmation, we had WTIB incidents involving 17 (0.043%) of 38,848 cases. When we mandated block confirmation use, we had WTIB involving 2 (0.043%) of 4,646 cases. After implementing the hard stop feature, we had WTIB incidents involving 2 (0.005%) of 42,411 cases. Overall, there was an 88.4% (0.043% vs 0.005%; P < .001) reduction in WTIB incidents using block confirmation with a hard stop. Conclusions Beaker is a customizable platform that can be tailored to a laboratory’s workflow. By using barcoding, implementing custom-built features, and improving workflow protocols, we significantly reduced WTIB errors.
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