Safe handling: implementing hazardous drug precautions
Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)
Occupational exposure to chemotherapy is a significant and ubiquitous danger to oncology nurses. The Oncology Clinical Nurse III/IV leadership group at the University of North Carolina Hospitals embarked on the challenge of a comprehensive standards review regarding personal protective equipment necessary when handling waste after hazardous drug administration. This review led to practice improvements in education, the use of chemotherapy-rated gloves when handling hazardous waste, and changes in the disposal options available to staff. A discharge teaching pamphlet on safe handling for the caregivers of patients receiving hazardous drugs was created and piloted.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Walton, AML; Mason, S; Busshart, M; Spruill, AD; Cheek, S; Lane, A; Sabo, K; Taylor, A
Published Date
- June 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 3
Start / End Page
- 251 - 254
PubMed ID
- 22641316
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1538-067X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1092-1095
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1188/12.cjon.251-254
Language
- eng