• Stored separately in pharmacy. • Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
CCU, OR, PACU, CCL, ED
PCU
2N (Tele)
1N (Tele), 3N (Tele)
Med/Surg (1N w/o Tele, 3N w/o Tele, 4N, 5N)
BirthPlace
SNF
ICS
OPS
cytotoxic agents (chemotherapy) IV Push, IV Infusion (chemotherapy) Key: certified RN and 1N designated staff only
Y (CCU only)
N
N
Y (1N only)
Y (1N only)
N
N
Y
N
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements.
Generic (Brand)
Waste Requirements
erlotinib (Tarceva)
If > 3% by weight of drug remains ⇒ BLACK BUCKET Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒ YELLOW BUCKET
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
• Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IV Push, IV Infusion (chemotherapy) Key: certified RN and 1N designated staff only
(CCU only)
(1N only)
(1N only)
Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒ YELLOW BUCKET
The following outlines must be followed.
[Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense]
[Bulk ⇒ Blister UD]
NIOSH Table 2B↑
Receiving / Storage / Preparation
Storage / Administration
Trace- yellow bin