Some risks are easy to spot.
Others are harder to see.
Do you know all the hidden places where hazardous drug contamination can spread in your healthcare facility?
61% of samples contaminated with ≥1 cytotoxic drug*4
61% of workers touched IV pump/bed controls while wearing chemotherapy gloves†8
*in a survey of 130 hospital pharmacies in Germany4
† in a survey of 1,954 healthcare workers8
By touching contaminated cabinets, flooring, countertops, and other surfaces9
Due to vaporisation of certain drugs such as cyclophosphamide, during normal handling5
When food or beverages are prepared, stored, or consumed in work areas9
Providing life-saving treatments may put your own short- and long-term health at risk3
workers in Europe are exposed to hazardous medicinal products19
Regular risk assessment measures
Regular monitoring resulted in
56%
reduction in contamination levels4‡
Preventative measures
Up to
93%
reduction in the risk of work environment HD contamination with closed system drug transfer devices23§
‡ in a surface wipe sample study (N=1,269)4
§ compared to traditional preparation techniques23
The occupational risk from exposure to HD is unacceptable and avoidable22,24
Providing life saving treatments should not mean risking your own health
It's time to put yourself first and be more protected from hazardous drugs
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