The dangers associated with occupational exposure to hazardous drugs are well-documented. Protecting employees from this potential harm is good for business, the bottom line and brand reputation. Many ...

The list, which is a basic reference document for OSHA, USP and other standard-setting organizations, has not been updated since 2016. Editor's note: This article was written by A.J. Plunkett, editor ...

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rpharmy, a leading provider of formulary management and hazardous drug safety information software solutions, today announced the Rhazdrugs Platform, an easy-to-use ...

RxCarbon® LLC is announcing the launch of its USP800-compliant infusion pad and clean-up wipe that sequesters hazardous and controlled drugs. As the only product of its kind able to sequester ...

Exposure to hazardous drugs can have a material impact on the physiology of anyone who comes in contact with the drugs – Patients, providers and material handlers. New USP<800> standards are designed ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the government agency that oversees workplace safety. Businesses that provide medication management services, such as pharmacies, doctor's offices ...

The alert, "Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings," is the result of several years of collaboration by the NIOSH Hazardous Drug Safe ...

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Convention’s Chapter 800, “Hazardous Drugs — Handling in Healthcare Settings,” goes into effect Dec. 1. The new standards provide detailed specifications for the ...

Amerinet, a national healthcare group purchasing organization, has released a new toolkit focusing on the safe handling of hazardous drugs. The PDF toolkit includes safety guidelines, limit exposure ...

The sewering ban, one of the more stringent changes outlined in EPA's rule, is the only part of the rule that takes effect at all healthcare facilities nationwide. A new Environmental Protection ...