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A FREE Continuing Education Program for Nurses, Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians

Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs: Risks and Practical Considerations

Program Schedule (3 dates to choose from):

CLICK HERE to register for the September 30 webinar

CLICK HERE to register for the November 18 webinar

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Program Description:
For healthcare providers, exposure to hazardous drugs can lead to contamination and uptake. Are you one of those at risk? Consequences of exposure include local reactions, cancer, organ toxicity, fertility problems, genetic damage, and birth defects. Although guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs exist, exposures still occur, suggesting that compliance is variable. This program will review the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs, methods to avoid exposure, and best practices for contamination management.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians will be able to:

• Define hazardous drugs and negative health effects associated with exposure
• Identify work practices that present a risk of exposure to hazardous drugs
• Outline workplace strategies and practices to reduce exposure and prevent contamination from hazardous drugs
• Describe technological advances that may reduce the exposure of healthcare providers to hazardous drugs during compounding and administration

Faculty:

Thomas H. Connor, PhD
Research Biologist
Division of Applied Research and Technology
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Cincinnati, Ohio 

Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN
Professional Practice Coordinator, Infusion Services
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington
 
Funding:
This program is supported by an educational grant from ICU Medical, Inc. and Hospira, Inc.

 
Disclosure:
It is the policy of ProCE, Inc. to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or a sponsor has with the manufacturer of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Dr. Connor and Mr. Eisenberg both report having no relevant affiliations or financial relationships to disclose. A portion of grant funds received by ProCE from ICU Medical and Hospira will be used to compensate the faculty for this presentation.
 
Please note: The information and views presented in this CE activity are those of the faculty through clinical practice and knowledge of the professional literature. Portions of this program may include the use of drugs and/or devices for unlabeled indications. Use of drugs and/or devices outside of labeling should be considered experimental. Participants are advised to consult and verify manufacturer product information, the professional literature and use his/her professional judgment in applying the presented information in patient care activities.
 
Accreditation:
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
ProCE, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Universal Activity Number 221-000-10-024-L05-P/T has been assigned to this live knowledge-based webinar (initial release date 07-29-10). This program is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE providers. The program is provided at no cost to participants. Statements of credit will be issued online at www.ProCE.com upon successful completion of the program evaluation. Participants must complete a program evaluation to receive pharmacy CE credit. No partial credit will be given.
 
Nurses:
CE is provided for this program through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. Wild Iris Medical Education, WSNA CEARP Provider number PA-5/Feb/11, is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #12300. This activity provides 1.0 contact hour of nurse CE credit.