HAZARDOUS DRUG DESIGNATED PERSON CERTIFICATION

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GREG STOWELL Education & Consulting Senior Manager

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JON PRITCHETT, PHARM D, RPH Associate Director, Pharmacy

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Why did PCAB develop an HDDP certification?

§  PCAB is uniquely positioned to provided leadership in this important area •  Internationally recognized standards for compounding quality

•  Wide experience with Hazardous Drug handling with more than 630 PCAB accredited locations

•  Development of our Distinction in Hazardous Drug Handling standards

§  Organizations reached out to PCAB and wanted training as a Designated Person

§  Opportunity for pharmacists to hand off this responsibility to a qualified individual

§  Something that can be done now, no need to wait until 12/1/19

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What is a HD Designated Person?

§  A designated person is an employee who is responsible for •  Creating and implementing policies and procedures concerning Hazardous Drugs

•  Performing a documented annual review of these Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

•  Monitoring compliance with these SOPs and relevant rule and regulations

•  Ensuring worker training and competency for HDs

•  Ensuring “environmental control” of areas where HDs are found and handled

•  Overseeing facility monitoring, managing related documents, and acting on results, including incident reports concerning HDs

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What does USP <800> say about a DP?

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Who should become a HDDP?

§  Anyone managing the handling Hazardous Drugs for their healthcare organization

§  Not just in pharmacies

•  Physician

•  Veterinary

§  Not just for pharmacists •  Technicians

•  Quality assurance personnel

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What does the certification curriculum cover?

•  14 learning Modules

•  Topics including

•  Module 2: Developing and Maintaining a List of Hazardous Drugs

•  Module 3: Assessment of Risk

•  Module 5: Facilities and Equipment

•  Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment

•  Module 7: Receipt and Storage

•  Module 10: Deactivation, Cleaning, and Disinfection

•  Module 13: Environmental Monitoring and Medical Surveillance

•  Module 14: Reaching and Maintaining USP <800> Compliance

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What does the certification cover? •  Module 3: Assessment of Risk

•  Objectives •  Required Reading •  Definitions and Acronyms

•  3.a. General Considerations •  3.b. What an AOR might accomplish

•  Exhibit 3.1. AOR Flowchart •  3.c. How to Perform an AOR

•  Exhibit 3.2. Assessment of Risk – Drug: Chemotrexate® (lethamycin) •  3.d. More on Risk of Exposure

•  Exhibit 3.4. FMEA

•  3.e. Alternative Containment and Work Practice / PPE Strategies •  Q & A •  Post Test •  References and Further Reading

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The process to become an HDDP

§  Visit AccreditationUniversity.com/HDHDP to purchase

§  You will be sent a downloadable curriculum and study guide that will prepare you for the exam

§  It should take approximately 40 hours of studying to prepare for the exam

§  You will be provided two opportunities to pass the online exam

§  Once you pass the exam, you are certified as an HDDP and can act as the required DP for your organization

THANK YOU Accreditation Commission for Health Care

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