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Purpose
The purpose of these guidelines is to (1) update the reader
on new and continuing concerns for health care workers handling
hazardous drugs and (2) provide information on recommendations,
including those regarding equipment, that
have been developed since the publication of the previous
TAB. Because studies have shown that contamination occurs
in many settings, these guidelines should be implemented
wherever hazardous drugs are received, stored, prepared, administered,
or disposed.2–7
Comprehensive reviews of the literature covering anecdotal
and case reports of surface contamination, worker
contamination, and risk assessment are available from
OSHA,2,3 NIOSH,4 and individual authors.5–7 The primary
goal of this document is to provide recommendations for the
safe handling of hazardous drugs.
These guidelines represent the recommendations of
many groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly
over decades to reduce the potential harmful effects of hazardous
drugs on health care workers. The research available
to date, as well as the opinions of thought leaders in this
area, is reflected in the guidelines. Where possible, recommendations
are evidence based. In the absence of published
data, professional judgment, experience, and common sense
have been used.
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