Manual: Home Infusion Therapy Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 4) Department: INFUSION THERAPY SERVICES External Reference: (JC PC.6.10, PC.6.30, CHAP TII.2b, TII.8b)
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The Pharmacy Department in coordination with nursing and medical staff will instruct the client/caregiver regarding the safe storage, handling and administration of compounded sterile products CSPs.
Instruction will include:
Why the CSP has been prescribed
Goals and expected outcomes
Potential side effects
Inspection of the CSP and supplies/equipment when received
Packaging is intact
What to do if the integrity of the package has been compromised
What to do if there is a problem with administration devices
Proper storage of the CSP
How to read the label on the CSP
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Hand hygiene
Aseptic technique
The administration and discontinuation of the CSP
Care of catheters, catheter site, dressing and patency
Recognize IV therapy complications
How to respond to emergency situations, i.e., equipment malfunction, catheter breakage, disconnect of IV tubing
Know who to call in an emergency
The handling of biohazardous waste and proper disposal
Sharps disposal
Who to call with any questions, concerns or problems
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