LeadingAge is hosting a webinar on May 15th 11:00 AM to 12 Noon (Pacific Time) which details how EPA regulations and USP800 guidelines will affect the handling of hazardous medications from receipt to destruction in long-term care settings.
The goals of the updated EPA regulations and USP800 guideline recommendations are to promote patient and personnel safety in relation to the handling of hazardous medications. It will require significant changes to current policies and procedures for hospice providers, nursing homes and the nursing and skilled nursing care portions of life plan communities.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the EPA regulations regarding the destruction of hazardous medications.
- Recognize the components of the USP800 guidelines that apply to your setting.
- Identify best practices to promote safe handling of hazardous medications by staff.
Register here. Cost: $99 (Members) $198 (Non-Members)
