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A first-phase quality assurance program for intravenous admixture aseptic technique.

E L Gurwich, L Hanold, P Schaeffer

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |February 10, 1982
    PubMed
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    Quality assurance audits identified issues with aseptic technique in intravenous admixture services. An educational program, based on a detailed audit, successfully improved technician compliance with aseptic technique standards.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy practice
    • Healthcare quality improvement
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Initial quality assurance audits highlighted noncompliance with aseptic technique in intravenous admixture services.
    • Aseptic technique is critical for preventing microbial contamination in sterile preparations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a quality assurance program to assess and improve aseptic technique among pharmacy technicians.
    • To determine the effectiveness of an audit-based educational intervention in enhancing compliance with aseptic technique standards.

    Main Methods:

    • A 16-characteristic audit tool was developed to assess aseptic technique.
    • An initial audit of 13 technicians identified specific areas of noncompliance.
    • An individualized educational program was implemented based on audit findings.

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  • A follow-up audit was conducted two to four weeks post-intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • The initial audit revealed significant noncompliance with aseptic technique criteria.
    • Following the educational intervention, a subsequent audit demonstrated full compliance with aseptic technique standards.
    • The audit method proved effective in identifying deficiencies and verifying improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed quality assurance program and audit method are effective tools for assessing and improving aseptic technique.
    • Targeted, individualized education is crucial for achieving and maintaining compliance with aseptic technique standards in pharmacy settings.
    • This approach can enhance patient safety by reducing the risk of contamination in sterile medication preparation.