Sterile Compounding Technology: Pharmacy Technicians Lead the Adoption of Best Practices

Sterile Compounding Technology: Pharmacy Technicians Lead the Adoption of Best Practices is organized by ProCE, LLC.,Release Date: June 7, 2022,Expiration Date: June 7, 2024,,Description :,Over the past 10 years there has been increased growth and maturity in the compounding technology market and increased uptake by pharmacies in the use of sterile compounding technologies. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, like other caregivers, are increasingly feeling the pressure of a reduced workforce during the pandemic and many are experiencing caregiver burnout which can directly impact compounding success. Together, pharmacists and technicians must address these challenges to improve the safety of sterile compounding practices as well as continue to increase the safe use of technology in the process. Join as faculty describe common challenges faced by technicians using technology in the sterile compounding process and the role that technicians play in helping to design a safe workflow plan. ISMP's new sterile compounding best practice guidelines for 2022 from ISMP will be reviewed as part of the program.,,Learning Objectives :,The intended audience includes Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians involved in Sterile Compounding, Administrators with oversight of Pharmacy Practice, Medication Safety Officers, Quality Improvement and Risk Management professionals, Pharmacy Faculty, and Students. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• State common safety challenges faced by technicians using sterile compounding technology.,• Explain the role of the technician in designing a safe workflow plan for sterile compounding technology.,• Discuss best practices identified during ISMP's National Sterile Compounding Summit.