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  • Oncology
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Comprehensive hazardous drug (HD) safety programs recommend residue monitoring.
  • Single wipe tests offer limited insight into intervention effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the value of sequential HD wipe testing over six months.
  • To evaluate the impact of cleaning practice changes on HD contamination levels.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential wipe testing was performed at three time points over six months.
  • Specific areas in pharmacy and infusion departments were sampled.
  • Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analyzed for HDs: cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil, methotrexate, and paclitaxel.

Main Results:

  • Initial testing detected HD contamination on an IV pole and a pharmacy transport bin.
  • Subsequent tests after cleaning practice modifications showed undetectable HD levels.
  • All other tested areas remained below the limit of detection throughout the study.

Conclusions:

  • Sequential wipe testing is a valuable tool for evaluating HD safety interventions.
  • Enhanced cleaning protocols effectively minimize hazardous drug residue.
  • Continuous monitoring is crucial for maintaining a safe healthcare environment.