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    Standardizing intravesical chemotherapy delivery after bladder tumor resection is crucial. A quality improvement project implemented a cost-effective clamp and personal protective equipment (PPE), successfully preventing chemotherapy spills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Oncology
    • Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • Intravesical chemotherapy administration post-transurethral resection for nonmuscle invasive bladder tumors often lacks standardized protocols.
    • Chemotherapeutic agent spills from urinary catheters were reported, highlighting safety concerns.
    • Inadequate adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for handling hazardous medications was observed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To enhance the safety and standardization of intravesical chemotherapy delivery.
    • To identify and implement a cost-effective device for securing chemotherapy within the bladder.
    • To improve adherence to PPE protocols during chemotherapy administration.

    Main Methods:

    • A quality improvement project was initiated following incident reports of chemotherapy spills.
    • A literature review and observational assessment informed process revisions.
    • A cost-effective clamping device and recommended PPE were procured and implemented.
    • Staff received training on the new clamping procedure and PPE usage.

    Main Results:

    • The implementation of a revised process, including a novel clamping device and enhanced PPE protocols, led to zero spills.
    • No spills associated with intravesical chemotherapy occurred across four surgical locations post-implementation.
    • Improved standardization and safety in chemotherapy administration were achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • A standardized, cost-effective approach using a specialized clamp and appropriate PPE effectively prevents intravesical chemotherapy spills.
    • Quality improvement initiatives are vital for enhancing patient safety in urologic oncology procedures.
    • Adherence to safety protocols, including proper equipment and PPE, is essential when administering hazardous medications.