Thursday, August 9, noon EDT - Free CDC CE Webinar: Outbreaks in Outpatient Oncology – Key Considerations for Sterile Medication Handling - Drug Information Update

	Outbreaks in Outpatient Oncology Settings: Lessons Learned and Key Considerations for Handling Sterile Medications Join CDC for a free webinar with continuing education Webinar: Outbreaks in Outpatient Oncology Settings: Lessons Learned and Key Considerations for Handling Sterile Medications Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018 Time: Noon - 1:00 PM EDT  Registration: Register (at no cost) here: http://bit.ly/2uRuKcK (Pre-registration is available up until the start of the webinar)   Topics: This webinar will discuss infectious outbreaks in outpatient oncology settings that have been linked to breaches in safe injection practices and sterile compounding standards. We will also discuss key considerations for safe handling of sterile medications during compounding and administration.   Objectives: Identify unsafe injection and compounding practices that have been linked to healthcare-associated infection (HAI) outbreaks in outpatient oncology and other clinic settings.Identify the minimum standards for safe injection practices and when standards for sterile compounding are applicable. Describe the importance of early recognition and notification of potential HAI outbreaks to public health authorities. Featured Speakers: Nadine Shehab, PharmD, MPH, senior scientist, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC Joseph Coyne, RPh, director of field operations, Clinical IQ Martha Polovich, PhD, RN, AOCN, assistant professor, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, CDC Continuing Education: Accredited for CME, CNE, CECH, CPE, and CPH Audio: Audio for this webinar can be accessed through the phone line or computer speakers. Please note, if using                your computer speakers for audio, ensure that your speakers are turned on and the volume is up