Please read the following program information before
accessing the three presentations using links located at the bottom of this page.
Continuing Education Accreditation
The American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Upon successful completion of the online CE post-test, participants may print their official ASHP CE statements. This series is available for continuing education credit from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010.
Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Health Systems
- For Pharmacists
The program provides 1 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credits
(ACPE #: 204-000-07-439-H04P). - For Pharmacy Technicians
The program provides 1 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credits
(ACPE #: 204-000-07-439-H04T).
of Pharmaceutical Waste in Health Systems
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For Pharmacists
The program provides 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
(ACPE #: 204-000-07-440-H03P). -
For Pharmacy Technicians
The program provides 1.0 hour (0.10 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
(ACPE #: 204-000-07-440- H03T).
Target Audience
This continuing education program is beneficial for all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including pharmacy managers and educators, who are interested in learning more about the issues of pharmaceutical waste and its appropriate management.
Methods And Format
This is an online activity consisting of audio, presentation slides, post-test, and activity evaluation tool. Participants must view the entire presentation, take the activity post-test, and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing education credit. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test for credit to be awarded, and participants may print their official statements of continuing education credit immediately. The estimated time required to complete this activity is 2 hours. This activity is provided free of charge.
Faculty
William W. Churchill, M.S., R.Ph.
Executive Director of Pharmacy Services
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Firouzan "Fred" Massoomi, Pharm.D., FASHP
Pharmacy Operations Coordinator
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Department of Pharmacy Services
Omaha, Nebraska
Sara J. White, M.S., R.Ph., FASHP
Pharmacy Leadership Consultant
Mountain View, California
Faculty Disclosure Statements
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, ASHP Advantage requires that all faculty members involved in the development of program content disclose their relevant financial relationships. A faculty member has a relevant financial relationship if the individual or his or her spouse/partner has a financial relationship (e.g., employee, consultant, research grant recipient, speakers bureau, or stockholder) in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services may be discussed in the CME activity content over which the faculty member has control. The existence of these relationships is provided for the information of attendees and should not be assumed to have an adverse impact on faculty presentations.
The faculty reports the following relationships:
William W. Churchill, M.S., R.Ph. reports no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Firouzan ‘Fred’ Massoomi, Pharm.D., FASHP reports that he previously was on the speakers bureau for Vestara.
Sara J. White, M.S., R.Ph., FASHP reports that she has been recently appointed to the Vestara Board of Directors.
Ron DeChant, M.S., R.Ph., the program planner, reports no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Activity Content
Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Health Systems
Program Overview
Recent regulatory involvement and environmental concerns are prompting pharmacists and health systems organizations to take a closer look at how pharmaceutical waste is managed in their facilities. Common pharmaceuticals including epinephrine, warfarin, nicotine, and many chemotherapeutic agents are regulated as hazardous waste and should be managed differently than other solid waste. Health care organizations should evaluate how the waste they generate is currently being handled in comparison to federal and state regulatory law. Institutions need to develop comprehensive plans to bring the organization into full compliance by segregating waste into the appropriate waste streams. New interpretations or changes to existing regulations may be forthcoming as governmental surveyors, health care providers, and administrators exchange information.
Pharmacy departments can play a significant role in developing and implementing institutional policies and procedures to reduce medication waste in their institutions. This Web CE program will provide timely and important information for health care professionals relating to the appropriate management and handling of pharmaceutical waste.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss why pharmaceutical waste is becoming a significant issue.
- Identify key tools and services that can be used to facilitate compliance with pharmaceutical waste management regulations.
- Compare the pros and cons of various manual or automated strategies for managing hazardous pharmaceutical waste in a health system facility.
- Identify key personnel within the health system that are needed to develop a comprehensive pharmaceutical waste management plan.
- Explain specific steps for completing a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste drug inventory classification review.
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Pharmaceutical Waste and Environmental Contamination: A Global Issue
Developing an Action Plan for Managing Pharmaceutical Waste in Health SystemsDownload Post-Tests For Reference Only
Please note that to be eligible for continuing pharmacy education credit, you must go to the ASHP Advantage testing center and complete the test online.
Download Pharmacist Post-Test (For Reference Only)
Download PharmacyTechnicians Post-Test (For Reference Only)
Regulatory Compliance and Practical Considerations in the Management of Pharmaceutical Waste in Health Systems
Program Overview
As discussed in the preceding presentations, there is increasing concern regarding the appropriate management and handling of pharmaceutical waste. Health care organizations need to be aware of recent regulatory emphasis on the proper disposal and handling of pharmaceutical waste in their facilities. Common pharmaceuticals including epinephrine, warfarin, nicotine, and many chemotherapeutic agents are regulated as hazardous waste and should be managed differently than other solid waste. Health care organizations should evaluate how the waste they generate is currently being handled in comparison to federal and state regulatory law. Institutions need to develop comprehensive plans to bring the organization into full compliance by segregating waste into the appropriate waste streams. New interpretations or changes to existing regulations may be forthcoming as governmental surveyors, health care providers, and administrators exchange information. Pharmacy departments can play a significant role in developing and implementing institutional policies and procedures to reduce medication waste in their institutions.
This Web CE program will provide important information on current and evolving regulations and laws relating to the management and handling of pharmaceutical waste.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Define regulated pharmaceutical waste.
- List regulatory agencies responsible for the oversight of regulated waste.
- Describe regulatory requirements for compliance of regulated waste.
- List available resources for initiating a plan for managing waste.
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Regulatory Compliance and Practical Considerations in the Management of Pharmaceutical Waste in Health SystemsDownload Post-Tests For Reference Only
Please note that to be eligible for continuing pharmacy education credit, you must go to the ASHP Advantage testing center and complete the test online.
- Download Pharmacist Post-Test (For Reference Only)
- Download PharmacyTechnicians Post-Test (For Reference Only)
Discussion Guide
Click here to download the "Managing Pharmaceutical Waste Discussion Guide"
Conducted by ASHP Advantage and supported by an educational grant from Vestara.
Contact ASHP Advantage for assistance or questions.