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Continuing Education

Beyond Clean: Strategies for Safe Compounding and Contamination Prevention

Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse

CE Credits: 1 hours

Description

This CE activity reviews healthcare team responsibilities for preventing contamination in sterile compounding under USP <797> and USP <800>. Learners will cover cleaning agent selection, frequency and dwell times, and the role of documented cleaning schedules in maintaining compliance. Common contamination risks from improper techniques or product misuse are addressed, along with a real-world case example to strengthen cleanroom practices and protect patient and staff safety.

Learning Objectives
  1. Describe healthcare teams’ responsibilities in preventing contamination according to USP <797> and USP <800> standards. ​
  2. Identify the types of cleaning agents used in sterile compounding, including appropriate selection, frequency of use, and required dwell times. ​
  3. Explain the role of documented cleaning schedules in maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional protocols. ​
  4. Recognize potential sources of contamination resulting from improper cleaning techniques or product misuse. ​
  5. Review a real-world contamination case example to enhance cleanroom practices and ensure the safety of patients and staff.

 

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This activity does not require payment to register.

 

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To receive credit you must participate and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email.
After following the link, these steps will include:
  1. Reviewing the course learning materials.
  2. Confirming information provided on registration.
  3. Claiming participation in applicable credits.
  4. Completing all listed evaluations and quizzes.
Credit requirements must be completed before the expiration date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted credit will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.

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For questions about NCODA’s continuing education activities, please contact Tahsin Imam, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Initiatives.