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MASTERING THE REQUIREMENTS OF USP <797> WITH CRITICALPOINT™ On-Demand Training Modules Offer Convenience and Confidence for Regulatory Compliance Today’s pharmacy managers face many challenges. One of them is ensuring compliance to the USP Chapter <797> in their sterile compounding activities. Among the compliance requirements is the need to incorporate policies and procedures, and training programs that are centered on sterile compounding. With the USP Chapter <797> revisions becoming official on June 1, 2008, Pharmacy Managers need to create or update, and most importantly enforce, facility policies and procedures and compounding training for sterile compounding activities. However, a recent survey done by PharmacyOneSource (www.pharmacyonesource.com) indicated that only 23% of pharmacists have their policies and procedures set up for USP Chapter <797> compliance. What tools are available to ensure that compounding personnel are using proper aseptic technique – to ‘do no harm’ and to prevent the dispensing/administration of contaminated Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSPs)? One answer is CriticalPoint’s USP <797> Sterile Compounding Program. The program’s training modules offer a complete solution for sterile compounding training and certification that is designed specifically to meet pharmacy needs. Its 32 individual courses build a foundation of pharmacy best practice for pharmacists and technicians involved in sterile compounding. CriticalPoint offers up to 32 hours of ACPE-approved CE that address the following areas of USP <797>:
Through the introduction of its Productivity and Compliance Tools (PACT) product line, Baxa provides specialty products and services that promote pharmacy best practices and support compliance with USP Chapter <797> and other regulatory requirements. Part of the PACT ™ offering, CriticalPoint is a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance, particularly when combined with the Baxa STAR Center programs for pharmacy training excellence. With CriticalPoint’s online, user-friendly, e-training modules and the STAR Center’s hands-on training, Baxa provides innovative training and productivity solutions for pharmacy practice. For more information on CriticalPoint Training Modules or the STAR Center, visit www.baxa.com. Return to Newsletter |
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