Protecting Pharmacists: New USP 800 Standards Focus on Safety in Handling Hazardous Drugs April Vacca, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C Cassey Franco, AIA, LEED AP Don Burroughs, P.E., CEM, CEA Tom Brown, AIA, NCARB Dan Koenigshofer, P.E., MSPH, HFDP November 20, 2019 No Comments The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Convention’s Chapter 800, “Hazardous Drugs — Handling in Healthcare Settings,” goes into effect Dec. 1.Read More
HVAC Systems In Hospitals Start with the basic mission, then move on to HAIs, air changes, and other challenges in this singularly demanding environment. Pavel Likhonin, P.E., CEM Dan Koenigshofer, P.E., MSPH, HFDP October 11, 2017 No Comments HVAC systems provide comfort and quality air for patients, staff, and visitors in hospitals. Comfort is generally determined by temperature, humidity, and air speed.Read More
