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Hazardous Drugs
Hazardous Drugs are a group of drugs associated with, or suspected of causing, adverse health effects in humans. These drugs may:
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Hazardous Drug Documents
An Indian Health Service Circular on controlling occupational exposure to hazardous drugs was recently under review. The comment period closed in July 2005 and the IHS is reviewing the comments and developing the final regulations. We can expect a final copy sometime in late 2005. A draft copy is available below. Draft Circular on Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drug Attachment-A List of Hazardous Drugs Attachment-B Assessment of Hazardous Drug Handling in the Workplace Attachment-C Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations Attachment-D Community Health Representative Information Sheet Attachment-E Times for Protective Handling of Patient Excreta |
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Hazardous Drug Training
The links below will take you to Flash movies created for specific tasks when handling hazardous drugs. Depending on your job and duties, more than one of these movies may apply to you. You must have Macromedia Flash Player installed on you computer to watch these movies. Most computers have this installed. If you need a copy of the player, you can download it here. General Training on Handling Hazardous Drugs Receiving, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Drugs Preparation of Hazardous Drugs Administration of Hazardous Drugs Administration of Aerosolized Hazardous Drugs Maintenance Activities Involving Hazardous Drugs
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Hazardous Drug Presentations
Follow the link below to a presentation on proper handling of hazardous drugs. The presentation also summarizes the requirements of US Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter 797. Hazardous Drug and USP 797 Presentation
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