Patricia Kienle, RPh
The arrival of USP General Chapter <800>, which became federally enforceable on Nov. 1, 2023, provides a new focal point to hazardous drug handling responsibilities throughout every touch point in a health system, two leading experts noted.
The topic is a timely one, as The Joint Commission and other reviewers and regulators add hazardous drug handling to their oversight mix in 2024, noted Patricia Kienle, RPh, MPA, BCSCP, the director of