New approaches in safe handling of hazardous drugs.
This session provided an overview of the health effects of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs and provided information about specific steps that can be taken to reduce accidental exposure, such as reducing surface contamination, use of personal protective equipment, and proper disposal guidelines, among other safe practices. Tips for developing or auditing safety procedures in the workplace were provided as well.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000633:toxicity*; D004348:Drug Labeling / Q000592:standards; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000592:standards; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal