Environmental monitoring helps detect potential contamination sources and ensures a sterile compounding environment.
USP provides standards for the compounding of sterile preparations to ensure patient safety and product quality.
Regular training and competency assessments ensure that CSPTs are proficient in current best practices and aseptic techniques.
The BUD indicates the last date that the compounded preparation is expected to remain safe and effective for use.
Minimizing hand movements and avoiding contact with sterile surfaces helps prevent contamination.
Aseptic technique involves procedures that prevent contamination by pathogens and other harmful substances.
Proper PPE, including hair cover, face mask, gown, and sterile gloves, is necessary to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.
Media fill tests are performed to demonstrate that the compounding process can be conducted aseptically.
PECs, such as laminar airflow workbenches, ensure a sterile environment by controlling airflow and preventing contamination.
Any suspected sterility breach should be addressed immediately by discarding the preparation and documenting the incident to ensure patient safety.
The primary goal is to ensure that compounded medications are safe and effective for patient use.
