Protecting the Frontline: The Evolution of Hazardous Drug Safety in Oncology Nursing

Season 1 Episode 15  ·  Apr 29, 09:00 AM
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How has chemo safety changed in 20 years? From unspiking caps with teeth to modern USP <800> standards, MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, FAAN; and AnnMarie Walton, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, CHES, FAAN; explore the past, present, and
future of hazardous drug handling for oncology nurses.

In this episode of the Onc Nurse on Call podcast, we dive deep into the clinical aspects of chemotherapy safety. Join hosts Patricia Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, Stephanie Desrosiers, DNP, MSN, RN, AOCNS, BMTCN as they speak with MiKaela Olsen, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, FAAN; and AnnMarie Walton, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, CHES, FAAN; about the transition from "flush and rush" to modern engineering controls like
CSTDs. Topics include USP <800> enforcement, the importance of surface wipe sampling, and protecting vulnerable staff during conception and pregnancy.