Chapter 6 Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

Spill Management: Spill Size

A spill that requires > 2 spill kits needs further assistance

Out with the old! No longer defined by small spill (< 5 mL) vs. large spill (> 5 mL)

Hospital policies should differentiate who is responsible for cleaning up spill and decontamination based on spill volume

Bottom line there is no definition!

i.e., “X” mL can be cleaned by a nurse, but “X” mL needs to be cleaned by a designated team

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