Protecting Pharmacists: New USP 800 Standards Focus on Safety in Handling Hazardous Drugs Tom Brown, AIA, NCARB Don Burroughs, P.E., CEM, CEA Cassey Franco, AIA, LEED AP Dan Koenigshofer, P.E., MSPH, HFDP April Vacca, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C November 20, 2019 The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Convention’s Chapter 800, “Hazardous Drugs — Handling in Healthcare Settings,” goes into effect Dec. 1.Read More
HVAC Systems In Hospitals Start with the basic mission, then move on to HAIs, air changes, and other challenges in this singularly demanding environment. Dan Koenigshofer, P.E., MSPH, HFDP Pavel Likhonin, P.E., CEM October 11, 2017 HVAC systems provide comfort and quality air for patients, staff, and visitors in hospitals. Comfort is generally determined by temperature, humidity, and air speed.Read More