USP <797>
Filling the Gaps in Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
It’s time to write or update the policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfection in your cleanroom ...
AUGUST 22, 2025
Dashboard Helps Track Environmental Sampling Trends
At The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a new dashboard is helping staff maintain control of the enormous increase in ...
MAY 2, 2025
So, You’re the ‘Designated Person’—What Does That Mean?
One of the major new components of USP General Chapter <797> on sterile compounding requires the ...
AUGUST 24, 2024
Surface Sampling Among USP Compliance Gaps Seen During 2024 Site Visits
Environmental monitoring and cleaning practices are among the areas that The Joint Commission, other accreditors, ...
MAY 24, 2024
Myths Abound in Environmental Sampling, Cleaning and Other CSP Practices
Whether it’s the idea that air samplers always need to be located under a HEPA filter, or the infallibility ...
MAY 24, 2024
Creating a Centralized Environmental Monitoring Program
Centralizing your health system’s approach to environmental monitoring for pharmaceutical compounding can ...
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
USP Delays <795>, <797> and <825> for Stakeholder Appeals
USP announced that it would delay the planned Dec. 1 implementation of three of its chapters.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
USP <797> Prep Time Update Triggers Concern
The final USP General Chapter <797>; released in June contains few surprises for anyone who has paid ...
AUGUST 5, 2019
A Rational Approach to USP <800> and Hazardous Drugs Handling
LAS VEGAS—Not all hazardous drugs need to be handled according to the full gamut of measures specified in USP ...
MARCH 8, 2019
