Here at Pharmacy Purchasing & Products we concern ourselves with championing safe handling techniques in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and this month’s issue delves into the world of proper aseptic technique. In the quest to reduce hospital-acquired infections, pharmacists and technicians should serve as an educational resource and provide instruction in proper aseptic technique to those health care professionals who may also prepare or compound medications on the floors.

To support you in this endeavor, PP&P has developed a new poster:
Use Proper Aseptic Technique in Compounding to Reduce HAIs.

You can use this poster as a training tool and a reminder of the importance of proper aseptic technique for staff throughout the hospital. Request your FREE poster today at www.pppmag.com.

In addition to these valuable guidelines, this issue of PP&P also provides:

Information on efficient and safe improvement to medication management in the OR.

Valuable information on safe practices for pediatric patients with IV medication administration.

Exploration of the often difficult world of 340B qualification and compliance.

So get your free aseptic technique poster at www.pppmag.com, and make sure your free subscription is up-to-date as well!

All the best,

R. Mitchell Halvorsen

Publisher

PS – PP&P would like to announce the 2008 first place winner of our annual State of Pharmacy Compounding survey contest. The proud winner of the Sony Blu-ray Disc Player is:  

            Thomas A. Magnifico, RPh  

            Director of Pennock Pharmacies   

            Pennock Health Services

Congratulations Tom!