3PC-062 Introduction and validation of an initial training for pharmaceutical assistants and interns in a centralised chemotherapy preparation unit
BackgroundInitial and continuous team’s training of centralised chemotherapy preparation units (CCPU) is a key point in the control of this risky production process. In our unit, initial training was realized in another hospital. We decided to develop an internal initial training programme, in order...
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| Published in: | European journal of hospital pharmacy. Science and practice Vol. 26; no. Suppl 1; p. A65 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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London
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
01-03-2019
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| Summary: | BackgroundInitial and continuous team’s training of centralised chemotherapy preparation units (CCPU) is a key point in the control of this risky production process. In our unit, initial training was realized in another hospital. We decided to develop an internal initial training programme, in order to better meet the needs of the centre: flexibility and adaptation to the activity.PurposeThe objective was to set up a training programme concerning manipulation under a laminar flow in a CCPU, and educating pharmaceutical assistants and interns to carry it out.Material and methodsTheoretical and practical content of the training have been determined using good handling practices, approved by the whole team (pharmacists and pharmaceutical assistants) and prepared.After validation at the establishment level, the training was then implemented by an intern and a pharmaceutical assistant.ResultsThe training consists of three parts:To learn theoretical knowledge of chemotherapies, legislation and good handling practices by way of written material and two interviews (30 min and 2 hours) with a pharmacist.To adopt practical skills, via 2 hour training sessions by pharmaceutical assistants sensitised to good practices, who have an updated continuing training. It was evaluated with the carrying out of a fluorescein test.To gain knowledge of the functioning of the unit, current procedures and behaviour expected, under the supervision of a referent pharmaceutical assistant. It was validated by a competency grid.The final assessment was realised by the referent pharmacist with a practical evaluation of the respect for safety rules during a real preparation under a laminar flow.A licence for preparation of cytotoxic drugs within the CCPU summarising these three points is prepared by the pharmacist and maintained as evidence of training.ConclusionTwo team members were trained with the programme. Its evaluation through a satisfaction questionnaire showed positive results.After this successful completion, the programme will be pursued to train the next team members. A cost analysis is ongoing, but it already has allowed a reduction in the formation time and the mobilisation of the entire staff concerning the issue of initial formation of new members.References and/or acknowledgementsIntroduction and validation of an initial training in a centralised chemotherapy preparation unit.No conflict of interest. |
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| ISSN: | 2047-9956 2047-9964 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/ejhpharm-2019-eahpconf.143 |