Program Description
For healthcare providers, exposure to hazardous drugs can lead to contamination and uptake. Are you one of those at risk? Consequences of exposure include local reactions, cancer, organ toxicity, fertility problems, genetic damage, and birth defects. Although guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs exist, exposures still occur, suggesting that compliance is variable. This program will review the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs, methods to avoid exposure, and best practices for contamination management.
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Learning Objectives
The target audience for this program is nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Define hazardous drugs and negative health effects associated with exposure
Identify work practices that present a risk of exposure to hazardous drugs
Outline workplace strategies and practices to reduce exposure and prevent contamination from hazardous drugs
Describe technological advances that may reduce the exposure of healthcare providers to hazardous drugs during compounding and administration
Faculty
Thomas H. Connor, PhD
Research Biologist
Division of Applied Research and Technology
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN®
Professional Practice Coordinator, Infusion Services
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington
Funding
This program is supported by an educational grant from ICU Medical, Inc. and Hospira, Inc.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of ProCE, Inc. to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its continuing education programs. Faculty must disclose to program participants any significant relationships with companies that manufacture or market products discussed during their presentation. Dr. Connor and Mr. Eisenberg both report having no relevant affiliations or financial relationships to disclose.
Please note: The opinions expressed in this program should not be construed as those of the CE provider, ICU Medical, Inc. or Hospira, Inc. The information and views are those of the faculty through clinical practice and knowledge of the professional literature. Portions of this program may include the use of drugs for unlabeled indications. Use of drugs outside of labeling should be considered experimental and participants are advised to consult prescribing information and professional literature.
Accreditation
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
ProCE, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Universal Activity Number 221-000-10-024-L05-P/T has been assigned to this live knowledge-based webinar (initial release date 07-29-10). This program is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE providers. The program is provided at no cost to participants. Statements of credit will be issued online at www.ProCE.com upon successful completion of the program evaluation. Participants must complete a program evaluation to receive pharmacy CE credit. No partial credit will be given.
Nurses
CE is provided for this program through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. Wild Iris Medical Education, WSNA CEARP Provider number PA-5/Feb/11, is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. California Board of Registered Nursing Provider 12300. This activity provides 1.0 contact hour of nurse CE credit.
ANCC Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 1 |
Expiration Date: 07/29/2011 |
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Wild Iris Medical Education, WSNA CEARP Provider number PA-5/Feb/11, is an approved provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. California BRN Provider #12300.
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ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 1 |
Expiration Date: 07/29/2011 |
ACPE UPN: 0221-0000-10-024-L05-P |
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Release Date: 07/29/2010
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ProCE, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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ACPE - Technicians Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 1 |
Expiration Date: 07/29/2011 |
ACPE UPN: 0221-0000-10-024-L05-T |
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Release Date: 07/29/2010
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ProCE, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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To receive CE credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form for each session attended. After completing the evaluation, you can view, print and track your CE statements of credit online.
There is no fee to participate in this activity.
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