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Safe Handling of Hazardous
Drugs: Risks and Practical Considerations
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Activity 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 activity
will review the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs, methods
to avoid exposure, and best practices for contamination
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, nurses, pharmacists,
and pharmacy technicians will be
able to:
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Define hazardous drugs and
negative health effects associated with exposure
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Identify work
practices that present a risk of exposure to hazardous
drugs
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Outline workplace
strategies and practices to reduce exposure and prevent
contamination from hazardous drugs
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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
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.
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 activity 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.
CE Accreditation
Release Date: 11-22-2010
Expiration Date: 11-22-2013
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 221-000-10-046-H05-P/T has been assigned to this
knowledge-based home-study CE activity (initial release date
11-22-10). This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour
(0.1 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE providers.
The activity is provided at no cost to participants. Statements of credit will be issued online upon completion
of the activity evaluation and the post-test with a score of
70% or higher. No partial credit will be given.
Nurses
CE is provided for this activity through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. is accredited as a
provider of continuing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity provides 1.0 contact hour of nurse CE credit.
Funding
This activity was supported by an unrestricted
educational grant from ICU Medical, Inc., and Hospira, Inc.
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To
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To participate in this Web-based continuing
education activity: |
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Review the activity description and objectives. |
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View the activity by clicking on
the link below. |
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Take the online post-test and
complete the evaluation by clicking the post-test hyperlink on the final
slide of the activity (registration will be required). |
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View this Activity
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| Post-Test / Evaluation and CE Statement |
To take the post-test, complete the evaluation, and to obtain your CE/CME statement: - New User
Click here to register
- Existing User / Not Yet Enrolled in this Course
Click here to enroll
(previous ProCE user that has NOT yet enrolled in this specific course)
- Existing User / Already Enrolled in the Course
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(To resume taking the post-test OR Reprint CE Statement)
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NOTE: If you attended the webinar titled
"Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs: Risks and Practical Considerations" that was held
on July 29, September 30, and November 18, 2010 AND received CE credit
(i.e. a pharmacist/pharmacy technician CE statement of credit or a nurse CE certificate), you
are NOT
allowed to receive credit again for this home-study web course. |
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