• Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing: Storage / Admin.
Exposure Risk: low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single CX gloves , wash hands after handling
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer, Omnicell
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: Standard
• Special Manipulation for Administration: if tablet is split must add PPE of gown and mask
Disposal / Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full- blue bin , trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
• Spill management: n/a
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Purchased in final dosage form; packaged as unit dose. May cause infertility. May cause harm to unborn child.
Last updated: Apr. 3, 2024
Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
minimal
Storage /
Admin.
low
Spills