Pharmacist | Technician Compliance On-Demand 1h

In spite of longstanding guidelines in the handling of hazardous drugs (HD), healthcare worker exposure to HD persists. This course is designed to educate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who work in the community pharmacy setting on proper HD handling and disposal. Join us to review relevant legislation and describe how to develop site specific HD lists as well as effective policies and procedures. Key considerations in the safe receiving, storage, dispensing, and disposal of HD, as well as appropriate response to exposure incidents, will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. List relevant guidelines and legislation in the handling and disposing of hazardous drugs (HD).
2. Identify HD in the community pharmacy setting and develop a site-specific list of HD.
3. Discuss risks associated with exposure to HD.
4. Describe best practices in the receiving, storage, dispensing, spill management, and disposal of HD in the community pharmacy setting.
5. Describe best practices when responding to a potential staff exposure to HD in the community pharmacy setting.

Faculty

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA

Disclosures:

Alex Evans has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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