| Abbreviations Used |
vii |
| Introduction |
1 |
| Definition of Hazardous Drugs |
3 |
| Adverse Effects of Hazardous Drug Exposure |
4 |
| Evidence for Occupational Hazardous Drug Exposure |
11 |
| Hierarchy of Controls |
18 |
| Drug Compounding |
27 |
| Safety Measures |
34 |
| Drug Administration |
35 |
| Post-Administration Issues |
47 |
| Management of Spills |
53 |
| Medical Surveillance of Healthcare Workers Handling Hazardous Drugs |
58 |
| Staff Education and Training |
66 |
| References |
73 |
| Appendix A. Hazardous Drug Administration Safe Handling Checklist |
83 |
| Appendix B. Hazardous Drug Administration Practicum for RNs |
84 |
| Index |
87 |