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The following ONS interim recommendations are for the use of PPE during clinical oncology care and for safe handling and administration of hazardous cancer drugs based on the Table 1 NIOSH list. The options are presented in descending order from highest-level recommended practice based on supplies of available PPE. Although ONS recognizes that these are not ideal, they are interim guidelines to support decision making and staff and patient safety in clinical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intentional, facilitated conversations are opportunities for healthcare staff to gather outside of patient care, meetings with agendas, or formal conferences.
The Oncology Nursing Society’s Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition) provides nurses with the tools to understand how medications are used in cancer treatment, the effect of medication-related toxicities, and evidence-based recommendations to manage and treat these toxicities.
Learn how oncolytic viruses work along with the proper preparation, administration, post-administration, as well as helpful tips for the safe handling of oncolytic viruses through this engaging infographic.
Watch this ONS video on checking the requirements for antineoplastic agents.
Watch this ONS video on the administration of antineoplastics.
Watch this ONS video on using chemotherapy gowns properly.