Program Overview
Release Date: March 1, 2008 Expiration Date: February 28, 2009
Continuing Education Accreditation
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity provides 1.0 hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists (program number 204-000-07-470-H03P) and 1.0 hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacy technicians (program number 204-000-07-470-H03T).
Methods/Format
This is an online activity consisting of audio, presentation slides, post-test, and activity evaluation tool. Participants must view the entire presentation, take the activity post-test, and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing education credit. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test for credit to be awarded, and participants may print their official statements of continuing education credit immediately. The estimated time required to complete this activity is one hour. This activity is provided free of charge.
Target Audience
This program is intended for health-system pharmacists and pharmacy personnel who are interested in quality improvements for sterile compounding and want to learn about revisions to USP Chapter <797>.
Activity Content
Click here to view an overview of the activity content.
USP Chapter <797> Revision 12-3-07
Click here to view USP Chapter <797> Revision 12-3-07
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Outline recent revisions of USP Chapter <797> requirements and explain the process of the USP Sterile Compounding Expert Committee.
- Explain the implications for pharmacists of changes in USP Chapter <797> standards.
- Describe five principal new sections of USP Chapter <797> and their importance in compounding sterile preparations.
Faculty
Lawrence A. Trissel, B.S. Pharm., FASHP
Member
USP Sterile Compounding Expert Committee
Research Consultant
TriPharma Research
Disclosure Statements
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, ASHP requires that all individuals involved in the development of activity content disclose their relevant financial relationships and that conflicts of interest be identified and resolved prior to delivery of the activity.
The faculty and planners report the following relationships:
Lawrence A. Trissel, B.S. Pharm., FASHP
Mr. Trissel declares that he has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Cathy C. Bowles, R.Ph.
Ms. Bowles declares that she has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Hospira.
Launch Presentation
Revisions to USP Chapter <797>: Examining Sterile Compounding PracticesPresented by Lawrence A. Trissel, B.S. Pharm., FASHP
Download Post-Test
Click Here to print the post-test for your reference. Please note that to be eligible for continuing education credit, you must go to the ASHP Advantage Testing Center and complete the test online.
