Martha A. Polovich, PhD, RN, AOCN
Articles
Hazardous Drugs and Reproductive Effects: Understanding the Risks
June 15, 2017
Article
Nurses may not be aware of the reproductive risks of exposure to hazardous drugs, but the new USP Chapter requires a formal notification process.
Eye-Opener: Understanding Invisible Hazardous Drug Exposure
May 23, 2017
Article
The chances are high that hazardous drug residue exists wherever the drugs are present. What can nurses do to reduce their risks?
New Safety Requirements for Nurses Handling Antineoplastic Agents
April 17, 2017
Article
Nurses may think that if they are careful, their routine drug administration activities will not result in hazardous drug leaking and exposure, but even small leaks are problematic.
Attitude Shift: Making Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs a Priority
March 22, 2017
Article
Despite the warnings, adherence to safe handling precautions by healthcare practitioners is uneven; understanding the risks are essential.