Overview / Abstract: |
This activity has been updated and renewed with a new ACPE number for participants to complete beginning August 1, 2018. Pharmacist need to have a basic understanding of how to properly prepare a sterile products as to not cause harm to their patients. They must learn to gown appropriately and take validation measures to ensure their technique is appropriate and final product is sterile. The current practice methods range from excellent to mediocre in following along with these USP guidelines based on each institution. Over the years, pharmacy practices in sterile compounding have greatly improved based on the implementation of the guidelines, but there is still a need for more improvement and consistency within the practice among all pharmacies. By completing this online lecture, they will be able to review the basic hand hygiene and gowning procedures and how to properly take and interpret fingertip sampling. Learning Objectives |
Expiration |
Aug 01, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Pharmacy CPE |
Format |
Online |
Cost |
12.00 |
Credits / Hours |
1 contact hour (.1 CEUs) |
Accreditation |
ACPE |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Sarah Hauslein, PharmD | Clinical Staff Pharmacist |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Compounding of Medications |
Keywords / Search Terms |
MCPHS University Sterile compounding, hand hygiene, hygiene, garbing, Fingertip Sampling |