Hazardous drug safety

Healthcare workers who work with hazardous drugs may be exposed to them, which can cause serious health consequences like skin rashes, reproductive issues, leukemia and other cancers.¹ Despite implementing protective measures over the years, such as laminar downflow hoods, special masks, gloves, and vials vs. ampules, healthcare facilities are still putting their personnel at risk.² BD hazardous drug systems, however, have been clinically proven to reduce the chance of exposure by staying closed from drug preparation to administration.