Hazardous Med Dispensing Practice--Double bag or no Double Bag

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Jharana Tina Patel
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Hazardous Med Dispensing Practice--Double bag or no Double Bag

Hi All,
Looking to find out what your practice is when dispensing hazardous medications as defined by NIOSH/OSHA/Your Hospital.

Do you dispense the IV medication inside of a Ziplock bag?

Do you double bag this bag?

Do you require individuals handling the ziplock bag or double bagged medications to wear gloves when handling the outer bag in transport/prior to taking out the medication for administration?

Thank you in advance!
Tina

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