Lifesaving Drugs:
Deadly Consequences

How chemo drugs pose a risk to the health care workers who handle them.

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Booth While at:

Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology Annual Conference
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
September 11-15, 2010

National Oncology Pharmacy Symposium
Oct.15-17, 2010
The Fairmont Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses 34th Annual Conference
Oct.14-16
Hyatt Regency
Minneapolis, MN

Oncology Nursing Society 11th Annual Institutes of Learning
Nov.12-14, 2010
Orlando, FL

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 45th Midyear Clinical Meeting
Dec.6-9, 2010
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA

"Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs:
Risks and Practical Considerations"

Faculty:

Thomas H. Connor, PhD
Research Biologist Division of Applied Research & Technology
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN
Professional Practice Coordinator, Infusion Services
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington

Safe Handling CE Webcast and earn Free CE

Faculty:

Seth Eisenberg, RN, OCN
Professional Practice Coordinator, Infusion Services
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington

Luci A. Power, MS, RPh
Senior Pharmacy Consultant
Power Enterprises
San Francisco, CA

The short and long term effects from exposure to hazardous drugs are serious concerns for the healthcare provider or anyone who must live and work near these substances. NIOSH, OSHA, ONS and ASHP have all identified the problem and offer guidelines for the safe handling of these substances. ICU Medical's Oncology Preparation, Transportation, Administration and Disposal Systems meet all of these guidelines as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• PREPARATION: Eliminates needles and captures aerosol and vapor.
• TRANSPORTATION: Prevents leaks and spills.
• ADMINISTRATION: Protects against leaks and spills during tubing change out and prevents accidental disconnection; protects nurses, patients, and family members.
• DISPOSAL: Prevents leaks and drug vapor escape in the treatment area and disposal process

• Closed Connectors to Minimize Exposure
• Build-to-Order Designs which work with your Current Practice
• NeedleFree, Simply to Use Concepts which are Already Familiar to the Nursing Staff