Chemical Security Education Could Reduce Diversion, Misuse, and Errors in Hospital Settings in the United States

• Hannah M. Lebovics ^[1] ; Michael D. Mandler ^[2]
  1. [1] Massachusetts General Hospital

     Massachusetts General Hospital

     City of Boston, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Harvard University

     Harvard University

     City of Cambridge, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 97, Nº 7, 2020, págs. 1804-1808
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Modern hospitals and healthcare clinics contain vast arsenals of dangerous drugs that have the potential for serious abuse and error if not properly stored, handled, and disposed of. In this commentary, we discuss drug-handling practices that students in the health sciences should be familiar with, focusing primarily on narcotics and paralytics. We also recount instances when chemical security was breached, with major impacts to public health and security.