Amy had been added to the Operational Readiness Team

FIT testing:

We will switch to a Polymedico product June 6th

Testing will be performed by DynaLife

Stanton will continue to test remaining Hemoccult ICT cards that are submitted across the territory

Elwood will hold glucometer training and safety tours Thursday May 10th prior to his year of deferred leave

Welcome summer students Sarah and Cole!

XN-1000 validation:

Abnormal differentials still need to be read

Additional pediatric normal patients need to be found

Blood Shipments for Inuvik & Fort Smith:

Theresa asks that it be packed the night before because mornings are very busy. Agreed, staff will pack as their last evening duty even if OT required. BB Tech should have all paperwork ready so evening Tech only needs to pack blood and place at front of lab.

Staff reminded to replace freezer packs and refrigerated gel packs as soon as others are used. There should be 6 frozen and 3 refrigerated at all times.

Mike/Amy working on obtaining new transport boxes to validate.

There has been an issue with cab companies not coming to pick up the shipment because they think Canadian North cargo is closed. Amy will confirm with Canadian north the timing of morning deliveries

Pearl looking for clarification of an email regarding YPCC Lab’s hours of service. Email is inconsistent with practice. Will follow up with Jennifer directly.

Chemistry reagents are not being “faced” correctly. Staff reminded to add proper labels and change orientation after calibration using the instructions on the walk-in-fridge door.

Erin pointed out a problem we had with a 24 hour urine missing vital collection information; discussion ensued”

Check your manifest, second page to, to ensure all information entered

Jen will obtain a splash guard so that urine specimens can be poured off at YPCC. Until then the entire 24 hour urine will be sent to the main lab.

Once shield in place YPCC MLA can pour off urine and send specimen to main lab for acidification, if needed

Please add note further indicating acidification may be required

Jen will confirm with DynaLife whether 24 hour urine specimens require acid prior to collection or if they can wait until receipt in lab

Chade reminds staff to discard the unneeded 24 hour urine once specimen has been processed.

Empty containers may be placed in regular trash (black bag) if patient identifiers removed. Otherwise place in large biohazard boxes.

Operation Readiness Update:

We are now in the “Facility Activation” phase

Casework drawings are complete and will be shared with staff as soon as on site.

Workflow mapping will being when drawing are available

Staff may begin moving into the new building at the end of November but no decision has been made for lab.

MWA 10MAY2018