Week 1

Standards

HS-POF-3 Support and explain the need for safety and proper infection control in the pharmacy and demonstrate precautions to prevent medication errors. 3.1 Establish secured areas within the pharmacy and the personnel permitted in those areas. 

3.2 Apply appropriate infection control techniques set forth by OSHA guidelines. 

3.3 Perform Basic Life Support procedures. 

3.4 Demonstrate proper aseptic techniques.

 3.5 Demonstrate the Pharmacy Assistant's role in contamination control and emergency situations. 

3.6 Connect drug abuse, addiction, and treatment modalities.

3.7 Demonstrate techniques for handling and disposing of hazardous agents.

 3.8 Identify opportunities for medication errors and explain the effect of medical errors on patient health and safety