Perhaps a copy can be placed for everyone to have

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Van Rhijn, Dorothyann
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 9:23 AM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

I would also appreciate a copy


On May 19, 2016, at 9:05 AM, Blair-Taylor, Billie (VDH) <Billie.Blair-Taylor@vdh.virginia.gov> wrote:

I would also like to request a copy.  Thanks.

 

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of DeAnn McEwen
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:13 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

Yes, please!

DeAnn McEwen, RN

www.RobinHoodTax.org

Sent from my iPhone

 


On May 18, 2016, at 09:42, Hudson, T. Warner <TWHudson@mednet.ucla.edu> wrote:

likewise

 

T. Warner Hudson, MD FACOEM, FAAFP

Medical Director, Occupational and Employee Health

UCLA Health System and Campus

Office 310.825.9146

Fax 310.206.4585

Pager 800.233.7231  ID 27132

E-mail twhudson@mednet.ucla.edu

Website www.ohs.uclahealth.org

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Higazi, Patricia
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:11 AM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

Amber

I would love to see a copy of the presentation

Thank you

 

Patricia Higazi RN BSN COHN

Occupational Health Director

CHKD, Norfolk, VA

Tel: (757) 668 7491

Fax: (757) 668 8775

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dr Amber H Mitchell
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 11:07 AM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

USP<800> will be implemented in July 2018 based on a combination of guidance from ONS, ASHP, NIOSH, OSHA and others.  For the first time, it covers all healthcare workers with potential exposure to hazardous drugs at any point; compounding, crushing, administering, disposing, transporting, etc.

This chapter applies to all healthcare personnel who handle HD preparations and all entities which store, prepare, transport, or administer HDs (e.g., pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare institutions, patient treatment clinics, physicians' practice facilities, or veterinarians' offices). Personnel who may potentially be exposed to HDs include, but are not limited to: pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, home healthcare workers, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians. 

See section on Medical Surveillance lines 666 and on: http://www.usp.org/sites/default/files/usp_pdf/EN/m7808_pre-post.pdf

 

Here is an example of an action plan (see number 2 below) that may be useful developed by Dr. Marty Polovich and her colleagues.  We just presented it to ONS a few weeks ago at their annual conference in San Antonio.  I’d be happy to send the entire presentation (under separate cover) to anyone who would like it.

 

Specific Requirement

Action Steps

Target Date

Responsible Person

Resources Needed

1.Designate a person to oversee USP<800> compliance

•Develop position description

•Request applicants

•Identify training/ education needs

•Identify education source

September 2016

John Smith

XX Committee

Fees: Education/ training

2.Personnel of reproductive capability confirm understanding of risk in writing

•Develop policy

•Develop form

•Develop training/ education plan

•Implement policy

December 2016

Susan Jones

Employee Health

XX Committee

 

 

Amber Hogan Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH

President | Executive Director

International Safety Center

PH: +1.713.816.0013

 

 

From: <Swift>, Melanie Swift <melanie.swift@Vanderbilt.Edu>
Reply-To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 9:20 AM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

Fundamentally you need a comprehensive program in place that protects all workers and prevents exposure for everyone. We have training, work practices, and PPE in place to protect everyone from exposure, regardless of pregnancy status. Because studies in healthcare workers have shown that biomarkers for cytotoxic drugs in urine correlate directly with measures of environmental contamination, we have a program of routine environmental surveillance with surface wipes to detect trace chemotherapeutic agents. This demonstrates that we have good controls in place and are not having contamination. Staff members who are pregnant may still request a temporary reassignment. These requests are considered through the usual channels for accommodation requests, and may be granted if feasible. This is more for peace of mind than a concern that pregnant women are unsafe in the current environment, given the comprehensive protections in place.

 

 

Melanie Swift, MD

Director, Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic

http://occupationalhealth.vanderbilt.edu

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Wendy Stephenson
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 8:11 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Chemotherapy/Biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing policy

 

 

 

I’m reaching out to the group on behalf of one of our member hospitals to find out how other organizations handle the chemotherapy / biotherapy reproductive hazards and staffing of pregnant, conceiving, and/or breastfeeding staff members.  Specifically, what policy or procedure is in place for accommodation or “opting out”.  The issue has recently come up due to adoption of the Lippincott manual online and the more obvious messaging about the hazards with administering drugs of various sorts (not just chemo).

 

 

 

 

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Wendy Stephenson, MS, ARM, CPHRM, CSP

Vice President, Risk Management

WSTEPHENSON@PHTS.COM

D803.461.8388  C803.240.8659

O803.731.5300  F 803.731.2849

201 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE, AIKEN BLDG, SUITE 300, COLUMBIA SC 29210

WWW.PHTS.COM

 

 


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