Wash. Admin. Code § 296-62-50035 - Safe handling practices
(1) Receiving and storage.
(a) Label hazardous drug containers in
accordance with WAC
296-901-140 Hazard
communication.
(b) Store and
transport hazardous drugs in a manner that minimizes the risk of
breakage.
(2)
Preparation and administration.
(a) Provide
designated work areas for the preparation of hazardous drugs and limit access
during preparation.
(b) Coordinate
tasks associated with preparing and administering hazardous drugs for the most
effective control of worker exposure.
(c) Spike and prime the IV tubing and prepare
syringes in a manner that most effectively limits occupational
exposure .
(d) Do not remove tubing
from an IV bag containing a hazardous drug.
(e) When drug preparation is completed in a
ventilated cabinet :
(i) Seal the final
product in a plastic bag or other sealed container for transport before taking
it out of the cabinet.
(ii) Seal
and wipe all waste containers inside the ventilated cabinet before removing
them from the cabinet.
(iii) Remove
all outer gloves and sleeve covers and bag them for disposal while inside the
cabinet.
(3)
Waste handling.
(a) Dispose of pharmaceutical
waste in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
(b) Place disposable items in designated
containers.
(4) Personal
hygiene.
(a) Prohibit eating or drinking in
areas where hazardous drugs are handled.
(b) Handwashing.
(i) Prior to donning gloves, if hands are
contaminated, wash with soap and water; and
(ii) Wash hands with soap and water
immediately after removal, and whenever hands become contaminated.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and 2011 c 39. 12-02-053, § 296-62-50035, filed 1/3/12, effective 1/1/14.
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