Effective November 1, 2023, the USP requirements aim to establish a standardized approach to safely handle hazardous drugs. This comprehensive update encompasses various aspects such as personnel responsibilities, facility protocols, deactivation and decontamination procedures, spill control, and documentation.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), hazardous drugs exhibit characteristics that pose risks to humans or animals, including carcinogenicity, teratogenicity or developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity, organ toxicity at low doses, genotoxicity, or mimicry of existing hazardous drugs.
Developed by the USP Compounding Expert Committee, alongside involvement from the US Food and Drug Admin (FDA), US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and NIOSH, USP holds significance for those who come into contact with hazardous drugs. This includes healthcare personnel involved in receiving, preparing, administering, transporting, or handling hazardous drugs, as well as entities like pharmacies, hospitals, health systems, patient treatment clinics, and medical or veterinary practices.
The motivation behind USP is to safeguard both patients and healthcare workers by establishing a standardized framework for the safe handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare environments. Experience enhanced safety and protect those you care for with USP.
To ensure the safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in healthcare facilities, several important requirements have been implemented. Here is a clear and concise summary of the key changes:
These key changes aim to ensure the safe handling of HDs, protecting the health and well-being of healthcare personnel and patients.
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