Developed with Patricia C. Kienle, RPh, MPA, FASHP. As a healthcare professional, you are responsible for ensuring the quality of compounded sterile preparations. The safety of your patients begins by ensuring that you understand the practice requirements set forth in USP Chapter <797>. Compounding Sterile Preparations: ASHP's Video Guide to Chapter <797>provides a concise video overview of the essential components, procedures, and standards of the revised and updated Chapter <797>.An essential component of competency assessment and training program, the Companion Guide and Assessment Record contains:* In-depth review material to highlight and reinforce the video presentation* Exercises to enhance understanding of key concepts.* Summary checklists.* Assessment questions.* An individual assessment record to document completion of the program.To maximize the value of the video all program participants should have a copy of this guide. The Companion Guide and Assessment Record is available at quantity discounts.Complete the training and assessment of your compounding staff with the help of these ASHP videos.
For pharmacy technicians or technicians in training with no prior experience in compounding: Getting Started in Non-Sterile Compounding: Video Training Program Getting Started in Aseptic Compounding: Video Training Program. For skills development of compounding personnel with some experience: Basics of Aseptic Compounding Technique: Video Training Program For advanced training in hazardous drug preparation: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs: Video Training Program.