A comprehensive checklist for auditing hazardous drug handling and safety practices in pharmacies, covering storage, preparation, dispensing, and disposal procedures to ensure compliance with USP <800> standards and minimize exposure risks.
Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Handling and Safety Audit Checklist
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About This Checklist
Proper handling of hazardous drugs in pharmacies is critical for protecting staff, patients, and the environment from potential exposure risks. This Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Handling and Safety Audit Checklist is designed to systematically evaluate and improve practices related to the storage, preparation, dispensing, and disposal of hazardous drugs. By addressing key areas such as personal protective equipment (PPE) use, containment strategies, decontamination procedures, and staff training, this checklist helps ensure compliance with USP <800> standards, minimize exposure risks, and maintain a safe working environment. Regular use of this checklist can significantly enhance safety protocols, reduce occupational exposure, and contribute to better overall health outcomes for pharmacy staff and patients.
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The audit should be conducted at least semi-annually, with more frequent checks in high-volume hazardous drug handling areas or after any changes in procedures or equipment.
The audit is typically performed by specially trained pharmacists, pharmacy managers, or designated safety officers with expertise in USP <800> standards and hazardous drug handling practices.
The checklist covers areas such as facility design, PPE use, containment strategies, cleaning and decontamination procedures, staff training and competency, and waste disposal practices.
Audit results can be used to identify areas for improvement in safety protocols, update standard operating procedures, enhance staff training programs, and implement more effective containment and disposal strategies.
Yes, the checklist is designed to cover both sterile and non-sterile hazardous drug handling practices, with specific considerations for each type of compounding as required by USP <800> standards.
Benefits of Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Handling and Safety Audit Checklist
Ensures compliance with USP <800> standards for handling hazardous drugs
Minimizes the risk of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs for pharmacy staff
Improves safety protocols for the preparation, dispensing, and disposal of hazardous drugs
Enhances environmental protection through proper containment and disposal practices
Promotes a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement in hazardous drug handling