• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  USP 800 went into effect in December 2019, however many Pharmacists are still unsure of how to apply those new standards of regulation into their daily pharmacy settings. This monograph will help pharmacists to debunk myths about USP 800. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be armed with the knowledge to feel empowered and in control in the sterile room thus allowing them to provide safe handling, packaging, and dispensing of hazardous medications.
  

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   20179H07(001).pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Identify practical aspects of USP 800 compliance

  Recognize how hazardous drugs are classified and what risks health professionals need to stay away from

  Compare the new requirements of USP 800 and USP 797

  Pharmacy Technician

  Recognize the proper labeling and packaging of hazardous drugs

  Recognize safe handling practices and identify mechanisms to minimize risk of exposure.

  Recognize USP 800 regulations that impacts the role of the pharmacy technician.

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-714007

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-20-179-H07-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-20-179-H07-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Deborah  Lankin, PharmD, RPh, CMTM LTC Specialty Staff Pharmacist, SpecialtyRx Pharmacy

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