Ontario hospital project boost chemo safety

Renovation project to improve safety in handling chemotherapy drugs


Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, Ontario, recently completed a renovation project to improve safety in handling chemotherapy drugs, according to an article on the Huntsville Forester website.

The project started with a new biological safety cabinet exclusively for mixing chemotherapy drugs.

A new biological safety cabinet exclusively for mixing chemotherapy drugs was added to the chemotherapy preparation area at Huntsville. The project involved creating a dedicated room to meet the rigorous safety standards associated with chemotherapy preparation.

A biological safety cabinet is also designed to limit exposure to chemotherapy for pharmacy technicians who use specialized techniques to minimize risks. It also pumps filtered sterile air into the space, so the chemotherapy is prepared in a sterile environment, preventing contamination of the medication with bacteria or viruses.

Read the article.

 

 



May 9, 2017


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for Healthcare

A recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.


Next Level Announces Expansion of Conroe, Texas Clinic

The expanded facility will offer additional exam rooms, improved patient flow and an enhanced waiting area designed with patient comfort in mind.


Beacon's Memorial Hospital of South Bend Tower Reaches Construction Milestone

The first steel beams have begun to arrive for the project.


The HAI Challenge Goes On

The CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities.


Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per Year

Building safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.