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5c. Pathology Laboratories July 2008-June 2009 Statistics Clerical Support Coordinators / Team Leaders Lab Assistants Staff Numbers Pathologist’s Assistants Research Associates & Assistants Technologists (including senior techs) Scientists 21 6 13 9 4 81 1 Histopathology Autopsy # Coroners cases Surgical Cases Approximate Statistical Averages Intra-Operative Consultation Reports Slide Counts Block Counts Rapid Processing Cytology Gyn Non-Gyn FNA 290 320 46,500 1600 423,000 197,000 600 23,500 16,300 800 Molecular/Genetics Cytogenetics Molecular Molecular Molecular Biology Pathology Genetics Initial Handling & Report Sign-Off Specimens Specimens Tests Abnormal Complex Normal Case Oncology Case Case Case 3,850 800 100 2,350 1,500 4,100 180 5,200 Transplant Tests 9,800 16 | Department of Pathology Annual Report 2009
6. Division Head Report 6a(i). Report from Medical Leader of Surgical Pathology Dr. C.M. McLachlin The division of Surgical Pathology is lead by Dr. Meg McLachlin who also acts as the Deputy Chief of Pathology. The Department includes 25 surgical pathologists including 3 neuropathologists. As well there are two oral pathologists that are affiliated through the University Department. For the first time in many years the Department is fully staffed with no pathologist vacancies. The human resources plan for Department includes the addition of 4 more surgical pathologists. Discussions are underway with hospital administration and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to fund one of these positions for January 1, 2010 and a candidate has been identified. The Department of Pathology endeavors to provide a balanced approach to service, education and quality. In recent years the Department has completed a transition to a subspecialty approach for the surgical pathology services with dedicated teams of pathologists providing focused expertise. It has been a challenge to ensure adequate team coverage especially for subspecialties with lower surgical volumes. However in the last year 2 new recruits have filled the remaining gaps. Our educational model has evolved in order to provide residency training in line with this sub-specialized approach. Residents from both pathology and other services now spend blocks of time with dedicated teams focusing on specific areas of surgical pathology. The Department has focused considerable effort in reviewing and enhancing our quality initiatives. Synoptic reporting for the majority of cancer sites is now standard and our Department has consistently exceeded the Cancer Care Ontario requirements for cancer pathology reporting. Under the leadership of Dr. H Ettler, a new professional committee focusing on quality in interpretive pathology has been charged with reviewing and standardizing our procedures in order to optimize diagnostic quality. Our quality procedures for immunopathology are in line with national initiatives and we serve as a regional resource to our community partners. The division of Surgical Pathology has several challenges and opportunities to meet in the coming years. The increasing complexity of surgical pathology material and the greater expectations for additional testing will require a measured approach to the inclusion of molecular techniques. Our Department already has sufficient expertise; however providing resources for new testing remains a challenge. Additional challenges will include regional initiatives, increasing workload and expanding subspecialty expertise. Department of Pathology Annual Report 2009 | 17
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Page 11 and 12: Meg McLachlin Madeleine Moussa Kami
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