Handling Hazardous Medications: A Hospital's Approach

Course overview

Distinguish the characteristics of hazardous products and possible sources of exposure . Learn how to identify what hazardous products are handled by Memorial Healthcare System. Familiarize with policies and procedures related to handling hazardous substances. Assess NIOSH recommendations for personnel protective equipment according to hazardous compounding activity. Understand how to safely receive, store, dispense and dispose hazardous substances. Distinguish the different handling requirements for non sterile and sterile compounding. Recognize cleaning procedures according to the type of hazardous spills.