Read our latest editorial outlining why surface contamination monitoring of hazardous drugs is so important, and who is responsible for each aspect of the wipe sampling process
Read articleCheck out our infographic illustrating the differences between closed systems and CSTDs.
View and downloadThis editorial explores the similarities and differences between closed systems and closed system drug transfer devices, explaining what they are, and why they’re used for safe handling of hazardous drugs.
Read articleThis interactive pathway maps the key guidelines onto the various points of potential hazardous drug contamination in the hospital.
Explore the guidelinesWatch Sara Arenas Lopez and Christian Reiss discuss the role of the pharmacist and waste management of hazardous drugs.
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Engineering controls such as closed systems and CSTDs are essential for safe handling of hazardous drugs. This infographic illustrates the differences between closed systems and CSTDs.
Editorial article
This short editorial summarises the definitions of closed systems versus closed system drug transfer devices.
Editorial article
One of the biggest concerns in the administration of hazardous drugs is the risk to those who come into contact with these drugs: patients, nurses and other health care professionals who administer the drug. Read this month’s editorial to explore ways of reducing these risks
Editorial article
This editorial explains who is responsible for monitoring surface contamination of hazardous drugs, and why it is so important
Editorial article
This short article summarises the main barriers to safe handling of hazardous drugs from the perspectives of nurses
Key Paper Evaluation
This 2-page evaluation summarises key findings from a review of surface contamination monitoring in hospital pharmacy departments conducted by the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacists (SEFH).
Interactive guide to the guidelines
This interactive pathway maps the key guidelines onto the various points of potential hazardous drug contamination in the hospital.
Key Paper Evaluation
Updates to directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and European Council were appoved on 8 March 2022. This 2-pager summarises the updates which are set to be released this year.
Editorial article
Hazardous drug handling is a complex, interdisciplinary process that requires adherance to guidelines and recommendations. This editorial dicsusses the scope of some of the various available guidelines and the importance of keeping up to date with their changes.