“Understanding the Standards: USP <800> and PPE for Chemo”
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Halyard Knowledge Network* presents…”Understanding the Standards: USP <800> and PPE for Chemo“
Overview of USP <800> Guidelines for PPE when handling HDs, what is new, how to identify the right products and what is compliant.
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- List six characteristics of hazardous drugs
- Describe activities in healthcare facilities that may be associated with increased exposure to hazardous drugs, focusing on chemotherapy drugs
- Discuss the potential effects of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs
- Summarize national recommendations for safe handling of hazardous drugs
- Describe personal protective equipment that should be available for personnel who come in contact with chemotherapy drugs
Presenter:
Peggy Luebbert, MS, CIC, CHSP, CBSPD
Target Audience: Clinicians, Administrators and anyone wanting to understand USP <800> PPE Standards
Continuing Education: Live event is accredited for 1 contact hour for nurses.
* NOTE: This is a contracted supplier-sponsored webinar. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be perceived as an endorsement of any particular supplier, product, service, drug, brand or approach.
Contact Katie Fischer, Katie.Fischer@owens-minor.com or Janis Harvey, janis.harvey@hyh.com with Halyard Health with any questions.
