What are some situations when PPE must be worn?
Expelling air (not recommended) or transferring medications using needles or syringes *Handling bodily fluids from patients who received hazardous drugs within the last 48 hours
Preparing oral drugs that must be compounded or crushed
Preparing or transferring medications from vials or ampules
Spiking, priming, or changing IV equipment
Having contact with leaking tubing or connection sites
Managing cytotoxic spills
Disposing of hazardous drugs; mixing materials
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