New Regulations, New Webinar: Hazardous Medications – Delivery to Disposal

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Sue Boyd

Changes are coming to care centers regarding hazardous medications disposals. To help your organization be ready and compliant, make plans now to participate in a Hazardous Medications – Delivery to Disposal webinar on May 16 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

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, care centerss, and the nursing and skilled nursing care portions of life plan communities.

By participating in the webinar, you will:

• 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.

The cost to participate is $99. Learn More and Register.