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Celebrating Lab Week here in the U.S., one blood bank team recalls their response last year to a mass casualty incident.
It was almost like nothing was actually going on. They were just bringing in hundreds of units of blood for these patients.
This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, April 20th. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week kicks off in the U.S., a time to recognize the often unseen experts behind critical patient care. We take you inside the blood bank at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, where laboratory professionals are credited with helping save lives during a traumatic event last summer. When a mass shooting unfolded outside Reno's Grand Sierra Resort last July, the call that came in to Renown Health's blood bank was urgent, but with few details. Jose Hernandez Nunez was on duty that day.
I remember getting the call. It was very ambiguous. It wasn't very clear how many patients we were getting. It was just a, we just got this like mass shooting message.
Three people were killed. and three others injured in the early morning attack. Inside the hospital, the blood bank team had just minutes to prepare.
There's just that like split second where it just like, it's a complete shock. So like that day specifically, right away we started throwing more units for our plasma. We ordered more RBCs from our provider, which is Vitalant. And that was just so that we can be... more prepared and not run out of any of our products.
Scott Liddell is the supervisor of clinical laboratory at Renown Health and says what stood out most wasn't panic, but precision, the kind of coordination that's built long before a crisis ever happens.
I was very proud of my team. I was like, this is what we kind of work for and prep for every day. There's a lot of those little things that we do that we don't necessarily know that they have a big impact later.
That preparation includes meeting rigorous standards through accreditation by the College of American Pathologists. Liddell says it's just what his team needs to be ready for these high stakes moments.
All of the CAP standards, I would say, are kind of there to help set the guidelines and framework for the care that we take. making sure that we are having the right patient safety measures, the quality measures in place before they happen.
Renown recently underwent a lab inspection by the CAP.
At the end of it, we were told that we were one of the better blood banks, that they had the privilege of inspecting. And we were able to identify some quality improvements that we will be working on. to better take care of our patients.
The blood bank team at Renown saved lives in the aftermath of that shooting last year. For Hernandez-Nunez, that reinforced for him why this work matters.
This is the reason why I do what I do. And it was really fulfilling to see that full picture from like beginning to end. And of course, there was like some casualties, but We did what we could at the moment, and I think that's what counts at the end.
And while patients may never meet the lab professionals in the blood bank, their impact is immediate and often life-saving. Check the link in the show notes for a webpage that celebrates lab professionals. You can share your story about the meaningful work your lab does every day and how the CAP supports you. The CAP has updated two key evidence-based guidelines and submitted them to Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for publication. One update, Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction, encourages laboratories to strengthen pathology case review processes to detect and correct potential errors. The second update focuses on HER2 testing in advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, refining recommendations for testing practices and interpretation to inform treatment decisions. Both guidelines draw on extensive research, reinforcing earlier recommendations while also adding new guidance aimed at improving patient outcomes. Publication dates are pending. It's a victory for pathologists. and laboratories in South Carolina. A proposed law in that state establishing patient ownership over their genetic information failed to advance in this legislative session. The CAP and the South Carolina Society of Pathologists publicly opposed the bill because it did not carve out an exemption for labs that analyze, store, and share patient specimens and the associated genetic information. In a letter opposing the bill, the CAP and the SCSP argued that genetic analysis of patient specimens is essential to advance diagnostics and precision medicine. And finally, one of the best ways for pathologists to advocate for the issues they care about is to be at the CAP's House of Delegates and Pathologist Leadership Summit that starts this Saturday in Washington, D.C. One of the highlights is the annual Hill Day, when pathologists from around the country head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. It's one of the most effective ways to advocate for legislation that helps pathologists improve patient care. And that does it for us today. For more information on today's stories, check the show notes. You can listen to these newscasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to share with a colleague or friend. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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April 20, 2026
Medical Laboratory Professionals… | College of American Pathologists
Interpretive Diagnostic Error… | College of American Pathologists
HER2 Testing and Clinical Decision… | College of American Pathologists
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Celebrating Lab Week here in the U.S., one blood bank team recalls their response last year to a mass casualty incident.
It was almost like nothing was actually going on. They were just bringing in hundreds of units of blood for these patients.
This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, April 20th. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week kicks off in the U.S., a time to recognize the often unseen experts behind critical patient care. We take you inside the blood bank at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, where laboratory professionals are credited with helping save lives during a traumatic event last summer. When a mass shooting unfolded outside Reno's Grand Sierra Resort last July, the call that came in to Renown Health's blood bank was urgent, but with few details. Jose Hernandez Nunez was on duty that day.
I remember getting the call. It was very ambiguous. It wasn't very clear how many patients we were getting. It was just a, we just got this like mass shooting message.
Three people were killed. and three others injured in the early morning attack. Inside the hospital, the blood bank team had just minutes to prepare.
There's just that like split second where it just like, it's a complete shock. So like that day specifically, right away we started throwing more units for our plasma. We ordered more RBCs from our provider, which is Vitalant. And that was just so that we can be... more prepared and not run out of any of our products.
Scott Liddell is the supervisor of clinical laboratory at Renown Health and says what stood out most wasn't panic, but precision, the kind of coordination that's built long before a crisis ever happens.
I was very proud of my team. I was like, this is what we kind of work for and prep for every day. There's a lot of those little things that we do that we don't necessarily know that they have a big impact later.
That preparation includes meeting rigorous standards through accreditation by the College of American Pathologists. Liddell says it's just what his team needs to be ready for these high stakes moments.
All of the CAP standards, I would say, are kind of there to help set the guidelines and framework for the care that we take. making sure that we are having the right patient safety measures, the quality measures in place before they happen.
Renown recently underwent a lab inspection by the CAP.
At the end of it, we were told that we were one of the better blood banks, that they had the privilege of inspecting. And we were able to identify some quality improvements that we will be working on. to better take care of our patients.
The blood bank team at Renown saved lives in the aftermath of that shooting last year. For Hernandez-Nunez, that reinforced for him why this work matters.
This is the reason why I do what I do. And it was really fulfilling to see that full picture from like beginning to end. And of course, there was like some casualties, but We did what we could at the moment, and I think that's what counts at the end.
And while patients may never meet the lab professionals in the blood bank, their impact is immediate and often life-saving. Check the link in the show notes for a webpage that celebrates lab professionals. You can share your story about the meaningful work your lab does every day and how the CAP supports you. The CAP has updated two key evidence-based guidelines and submitted them to Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for publication. One update, Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction, encourages laboratories to strengthen pathology case review processes to detect and correct potential errors. The second update focuses on HER2 testing in advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, refining recommendations for testing practices and interpretation to inform treatment decisions. Both guidelines draw on extensive research, reinforcing earlier recommendations while also adding new guidance aimed at improving patient outcomes. Publication dates are pending. It's a victory for pathologists. and laboratories in South Carolina. A proposed law in that state establishing patient ownership over their genetic information failed to advance in this legislative session. The CAP and the South Carolina Society of Pathologists publicly opposed the bill because it did not carve out an exemption for labs that analyze, store, and share patient specimens and the associated genetic information. In a letter opposing the bill, the CAP and the SCSP argued that genetic analysis of patient specimens is essential to advance diagnostics and precision medicine. And finally, one of the best ways for pathologists to advocate for the issues they care about is to be at the CAP's House of Delegates and Pathologist Leadership Summit that starts this Saturday in Washington, D.C. One of the highlights is the annual Hill Day, when pathologists from around the country head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. It's one of the most effective ways to advocate for legislation that helps pathologists improve patient care. And that does it for us today. For more information on today's stories, check the show notes. You can listen to these newscasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to share with a colleague or friend. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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April 20, 2026
Medical Laboratory Professionals… | College of American Pathologists
Interpretive Diagnostic Error… | College of American Pathologists
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Celebrating Lab Week here in the U.S., one blood bank team recalls their response last year to a mass casualty incident.
It was almost like nothing was actually going on. They were just bringing in hundreds of units of blood for these patients.
This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, April 20th. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week kicks off in the U.S., a time to recognize the often unseen experts behind critical patient care. We take you inside the blood bank at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, where laboratory professionals are credited with helping save lives during a traumatic event last summer. When a mass shooting unfolded outside Reno's Grand Sierra Resort last July, the call that came in to Renown Health's blood bank was urgent, but with few details. Jose Hernandez Nunez was on duty that day.
I remember getting the call. It was very ambiguous. It wasn't very clear how many patients we were getting. It was just a, we just got this like mass shooting message.
Three people were killed. and three others injured in the early morning attack. Inside the hospital, the blood bank team had just minutes to prepare.
There's just that like split second where it just like, it's a complete shock. So like that day specifically, right away we started throwing more units for our plasma. We ordered more RBCs from our provider, which is Vitalant. And that was just so that we can be... more prepared and not run out of any of our products.
Scott Liddell is the supervisor of clinical laboratory at Renown Health and says what stood out most wasn't panic, but precision, the kind of coordination that's built long before a crisis ever happens.
I was very proud of my team. I was like, this is what we kind of work for and prep for every day. There's a lot of those little things that we do that we don't necessarily know that they have a big impact later.
That preparation includes meeting rigorous standards through accreditation by the College of American Pathologists. Liddell says it's just what his team needs to be ready for these high stakes moments.
All of the CAP standards, I would say, are kind of there to help set the guidelines and framework for the care that we take. making sure that we are having the right patient safety measures, the quality measures in place before they happen.
Renown recently underwent a lab inspection by the CAP.
At the end of it, we were told that we were one of the better blood banks, that they had the privilege of inspecting. And we were able to identify some quality improvements that we will be working on. to better take care of our patients.
The blood bank team at Renown saved lives in the aftermath of that shooting last year. For Hernandez-Nunez, that reinforced for him why this work matters.
This is the reason why I do what I do. And it was really fulfilling to see that full picture from like beginning to end. And of course, there was like some casualties, but We did what we could at the moment, and I think that's what counts at the end.
And while patients may never meet the lab professionals in the blood bank, their impact is immediate and often life-saving. Check the link in the show notes for a webpage that celebrates lab professionals. You can share your story about the meaningful work your lab does every day and how the CAP supports you. The CAP has updated two key evidence-based guidelines and submitted them to Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for publication. One update, Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction, encourages laboratories to strengthen pathology case review processes to detect and correct potential errors. The second update focuses on HER2 testing in advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, refining recommendations for testing practices and interpretation to inform treatment decisions. Both guidelines draw on extensive research, reinforcing earlier recommendations while also adding new guidance aimed at improving patient outcomes. Publication dates are pending. It's a victory for pathologists. and laboratories in South Carolina. A proposed law in that state establishing patient ownership over their genetic information failed to advance in this legislative session. The CAP and the South Carolina Society of Pathologists publicly opposed the bill because it did not carve out an exemption for labs that analyze, store, and share patient specimens and the associated genetic information. In a letter opposing the bill, the CAP and the SCSP argued that genetic analysis of patient specimens is essential to advance diagnostics and precision medicine. And finally, one of the best ways for pathologists to advocate for the issues they care about is to be at the CAP's House of Delegates and Pathologist Leadership Summit that starts this Saturday in Washington, D.C. One of the highlights is the annual Hill Day, when pathologists from around the country head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. It's one of the most effective ways to advocate for legislation that helps pathologists improve patient care. And that does it for us today. For more information on today's stories, check the show notes. You can listen to these newscasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to share with a colleague or friend. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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April 20, 2026
Medical Laboratory Professionals… | College of American Pathologists
Interpretive Diagnostic Error… | College of American Pathologists
HER2 Testing and Clinical Decision… | College of American Pathologists
HOME - House of Delegates & Pathologists Leadership Summit 2026
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Celebrating Lab Week here in the U.S., one blood bank team recalls their response last year to a mass casualty incident.
It was almost like nothing was actually going on. They were just bringing in hundreds of units of blood for these patients.
This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, April 20th. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week kicks off in the U.S., a time to recognize the often unseen experts behind critical patient care. We take you inside the blood bank at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, where laboratory professionals are credited with helping save lives during a traumatic event last summer. When a mass shooting unfolded outside Reno's Grand Sierra Resort last July, the call that came in to Renown Health's blood bank was urgent, but with few details. Jose Hernandez Nunez was on duty that day.
I remember getting the call. It was very ambiguous. It wasn't very clear how many patients we were getting. It was just a, we just got this like mass shooting message.
Three people were killed. and three others injured in the early morning attack. Inside the hospital, the blood bank team had just minutes to prepare.
There's just that like split second where it just like, it's a complete shock. So like that day specifically, right away we started throwing more units for our plasma. We ordered more RBCs from our provider, which is Vitalant. And that was just so that we can be... more prepared and not run out of any of our products.
Scott Liddell is the supervisor of clinical laboratory at Renown Health and says what stood out most wasn't panic, but precision, the kind of coordination that's built long before a crisis ever happens.
I was very proud of my team. I was like, this is what we kind of work for and prep for every day. There's a lot of those little things that we do that we don't necessarily know that they have a big impact later.
That preparation includes meeting rigorous standards through accreditation by the College of American Pathologists. Liddell says it's just what his team needs to be ready for these high stakes moments.
All of the CAP standards, I would say, are kind of there to help set the guidelines and framework for the care that we take. making sure that we are having the right patient safety measures, the quality measures in place before they happen.
Renown recently underwent a lab inspection by the CAP.
At the end of it, we were told that we were one of the better blood banks, that they had the privilege of inspecting. And we were able to identify some quality improvements that we will be working on. to better take care of our patients.
The blood bank team at Renown saved lives in the aftermath of that shooting last year. For Hernandez-Nunez, that reinforced for him why this work matters.
This is the reason why I do what I do. And it was really fulfilling to see that full picture from like beginning to end. And of course, there was like some casualties, but We did what we could at the moment, and I think that's what counts at the end.
And while patients may never meet the lab professionals in the blood bank, their impact is immediate and often life-saving. Check the link in the show notes for a webpage that celebrates lab professionals. You can share your story about the meaningful work your lab does every day and how the CAP supports you. The CAP has updated two key evidence-based guidelines and submitted them to Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for publication. One update, Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction, encourages laboratories to strengthen pathology case review processes to detect and correct potential errors. The second update focuses on HER2 testing in advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, refining recommendations for testing practices and interpretation to inform treatment decisions. Both guidelines draw on extensive research, reinforcing earlier recommendations while also adding new guidance aimed at improving patient outcomes. Publication dates are pending. It's a victory for pathologists. and laboratories in South Carolina. A proposed law in that state establishing patient ownership over their genetic information failed to advance in this legislative session. The CAP and the South Carolina Society of Pathologists publicly opposed the bill because it did not carve out an exemption for labs that analyze, store, and share patient specimens and the associated genetic information. In a letter opposing the bill, the CAP and the SCSP argued that genetic analysis of patient specimens is essential to advance diagnostics and precision medicine. And finally, one of the best ways for pathologists to advocate for the issues they care about is to be at the CAP's House of Delegates and Pathologist Leadership Summit that starts this Saturday in Washington, D.C. One of the highlights is the annual Hill Day, when pathologists from around the country head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. It's one of the most effective ways to advocate for legislation that helps pathologists improve patient care. And that does it for us today. For more information on today's stories, check the show notes. You can listen to these newscasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to share with a colleague or friend. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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