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ONS member Seth Eisenberg, RN, ADN, OCN^®, BMTCN^®, professional practice coordinator of infusion services at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Washington and member of the Puget Sound ONS Chapter, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer/producer, to discuss the important aspects of safe handling in oncology nursing, what the upcoming USP chapter <800> launch will mean for practice, and how healthcare professionals can advocate for safety in their institutions.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today’s episode:

• The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities. 
• Handle With Care: How USP <800> Will Affect Nursing Practice
• What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About USP <800>
• Ensuring Healthcare Worker Safety When Handling Hazardous Drugs
• Episode 68: Empowering Healthcare Workers to Handle Hazardous Drugs
• Toolkit for Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs for Nurses in Oncology
• Hazardous Drug Exposures in Health Care
• Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
• USP General Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings