• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Admin.
Exposure Risk: low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Double CX gloves , gown , wash hands after handling
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Picked up from Pharmacy
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: Standard
• Special Manipulation for Administration: Do not handle while pregnant
Disposal / Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- blue bin , trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE: yellow bin
• Spill management: n/a
NIOSH Supplemental Information: Hazardous only for women in late pregnancy
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Purchased in final dosage form; packaged as unit dose. Does not require additional manipulation for dispensing.
Last updated: Mar. 6, 2023
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
FREEZER item
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
minimal
Storage /
Admin.
low
Spills