Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 1, 2026

High Content Screening Analysis to Evaluate the Toxicological Effects of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents HPHC
Published on: May 10, 2016
Systematic Review of Control Measures to Reduce Hazardous Drug Exposure for Health Care Workers
Rachael Crickman1, Deborah Finnell
1Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington (Dr Crickman), and Acute and Chronic Care Department, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Boston, Maryland (Dr Finnell).
Abstract:
Because of their involvement in the transport, handling, preparation, administration, or disposal of hazardous medications, health care workers across multiple settings are at risk for adverse health consequences from exposure to these drugs. This review presents evidence-based strategies to mitigate the harmful exposures. These include engineering controls, full use of personal protective equipment, medical and environmental monitoring, hazard identification, and the need for a comprehensive hazardous drug control program that includes education and training for health care workers.
Related Concept Videos
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios
Standard Precaution
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients
Drug Toxicity: Risk factors

