🔍 Dive into the New Era of Sterile Compounding! 🧪💉 USP’s updated General Chapter <797> is now official, setting new standards for hospital pharmacies. But are you ready for the Joint Commission and other state/ federal agency inspections based on these requirements? Here are some common compliance gaps:
1️ Environmental Monitoring and Cleaning: Monthly surface sampling is now a must, but many struggle with inadequate sampling or improper cleaning solutions.
2️ Understanding Required Competencies: Garbing and aseptic manipulation competency evaluations are crucial every six months, but confusion still persists in certain areas, such as the order of specific aseptic manipulation steps.
3️ Cut-and-Paste SOPs: Generic SOPs won’t cut it. Tailor your procedures with clear, specific details to ensure compliance.
Don’t let compliance gaps jeopardize patient safety! Stay informed, train your team, and take charge of your processes. The Joint Commission and state/federal agencies are watching closely. 💼💡Full article #SterileCompounding #PharmacyPractice #PatientSafety #Katanarx #terlumina #USPstandards #usp797 #saas #pharmacycompliance
