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USP <800> Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings

ACPE Activity Number: Various- see below
Release Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: July 27, 2026
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
CE Credits: up to 2 contact hours
Activity Fee: $74/member; $97.50/non-member 

Activity Overview

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) outlines standard procedures and compliance requirements for compounding. USP <800> describes the requirements for safe handling of hazardous drugs and sets the standards that apply to all settings in which hazardous drugs are used. These modules are intended to cover the specific core competencies and key elements outlined by USP that personnel involved in handing hazardous drugs should be trained on regularly.  

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.

Each individual activity module is intended for pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians who wish to expand their knowledge and/or competency in handling hazardous drugs. 

    USP <800>: Overview
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-582-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • Identify the recurring competencies required by USP <800>. 

    USP <800>: Types of Exposure
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-583-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • Identify the four ways that exposure to hazardous drugs can occur. 

    USP <800>: Hazardous Drug List and Risks
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-584-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25

    • Summarize the list of hazardous drugs and their risk for exposure.
    • Identify potential hazardous drug exposure opportunities. 

    USP <800>: Proper Use of PPE
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-585-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • Identify the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is required when working with hazardous drugs (HDs). 

    USP <800>: Use of Devices and Equipment
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-586-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • List the three types of engineering controls. 

    USP <800>: Cleaning Process
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-587-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • Identify the solutions needed to deactivate, decontaminate, clean, and disinfect/sanitize areas where hazardous drugs are handled. 

    USP <800>: Response to Exposures and Spills
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-588-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • List the steps to take if a hazardous drug spill occurs.   

    USP <800>: Disposal of Hazardous Drugs and Trace Contaminated Materials
    ACPE #: 0204-0000-23-589-H07-P/T
    Contact hours: 0.25 

    • Identify the requirements for disposal of hazardous drugs and trace contaminated materials. 

       

      Patricia C. Kienle, RPh, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP
      Director, Accreditation and Medication Safety
      Cardinal Health  

      Kevin N. Hansen, PharmD, MS, BCSCP
      Director, 503B Program
      Premier

       

      No one in control of the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship (RFR) with an ineligible company.

      As defined by the Standards of Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education definition of ineligible company. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the CPE activity.

      Each published activity consists of a module recording or reading with references, competency assessment checklist, and competency assessment exam. Participants must participate in the entire activity, and complete the evaluation and all required components to claim continuing pharmacy education credit online at ASHP Learning Center.  Follow the prompts to claim credit and view your statement of credit within 60 days after completing the activity. 

      Important Note – ACPE 60 Day Deadline: Per ACPE requirements, CPE credit must be claimed within 60 days of being earned – no exceptions! To verify that you have completed the required steps and to ensure your credits have been reported to CPE Monitor, we encourage you to check your NABP eProfile account to validate your credits were transferred successfully before the ACPE 60-day deadline. After the 60 day deadline, ASHP will no longer be able to award credit for this activity.