Continuing Education
USP Overview and Updates: Ensuring Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
CE Credits: 1 hours
Related Topics: Compounding & Hazardous Drug Handling, USP
Activity Description
This continuing educational activity aims to provide a comprehensive overview of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <800> standards, focusing on the safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about the purpose, current requirements, and importance of USP <800>, and will be able to distinguish between different HD exposure settings. The activity will also cover the classification of facilities and engineering controls, recognize essential safety measures, and examine recent safety enhancements, such as closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs) and vented hoods, to improve compliance and safety. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to implement and adhere to USP <800> standards effectively.
CE Credit: 1 hour
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose, current requirements, and importance of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <800>.
Review the role of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in hazardous drug (HD) designation and its impact on USP <800> standards.
Distinguish the different HD exposure settings and the different facilities and engineering controls. 4. Recognize safety measures and their importance within oncology practice settings.
Identify safety enhancements to facilities and engineering controls.
Obtaining CE Credit
To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:
- Reviewing the course learning materials.
- Confirming information provided on registration.
- Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
- Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
- Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.
Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.
