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Administration of Cancer Chemotherapy is a high -risk activity requiring additional knowledge and skill. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal agents are covered when medically indicated and used according to FDA approved indications or as a part of an anticancer chemotherapeutic regimen or cancer treatment regimen. Parenteral chemotherapy should only be administered by health care professionals who have been specially trained in parenteral chemotherapy administration. A joint ASCO/ONS workshop with stakeholder participation, including that of the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology … The ASCO/ONS Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards were first published in 2009 and updated in 2011 to include inpatient settings. A joint ASCO/ONS workshop with stakeholder participation, including that of the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses … NATIONAL STRATEGy FOR CHEMOTHERAPy ADMINISTRATION (NSCA) 4 … )��m"�[��F�H�Q ���s@lo?�.�#�{��20ݿ��������� �"�
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Introduction, Aim and Scope 1.1 This policy aims to provide step by step guidance to support administration and minimise the risks associated with the delivery of Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) within the Cancer Alliance. A subsequent 2013 revision expanded the standards to include the safe administration and management of oral chemotherapy. 1. 2.1 The healthcare setting has a policy documenting a standardized process for obtaining and documenting chemotherapy consent or assent (Replaces 6) 2.2 Informed consent or assent for chemotherapy treatment, as appropriate to the treatment population, is documented prior to initiation of a chemotherapy regimen. h�bbd```b``��� �q�d="9��E4��,�dW�, The chemotherapy, targeted therapy and related medications must be checked at the point of administration by two registered nurses with the appropriate training and skills. ���=_\t��9�:����g&���*0���MW_C6�)q�Kz!�Z����TU����n��LBK2�WA�hԸzx�.���A7�g�EvDzy`bmi��z�j�j|P���$�y�H���U�HaB�M'��l�%�2,��=�k%SJ��Ve^$߷R-� stream
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Administration Of Intravesical Chemotherapy • Policy • Best Practice Procedure Administration Of Oral Or Topical Cancer Chemotherapy Agents (Including Nasogastric Administration) • Policy • Best Practice Procedure Administration Of Cancer Chemotherapy On Non-Oncology Units • Policy 14 16 26 30 35 39 Definitions 40 Appendices H6�Q��kt�_�ȩ��4�rvП�ڳ��0�fٺ,�:��:&���jT�M��i�w����II�*��״�M�n�KJ��-@. NCA Chemotherapy Administration Policy v1.6 2018.03.16 Page 3 of 21 Issue Date 30.03.18 Expiry 30.03.21 1. `,�b&���G`�� ������ <>/Metadata 1685 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1686 0 R>>
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Table 7 in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice discusses special features required for administration, but package inserts should be referred to for the most up-to-date information. • If using central lines patency must be established by aspirating blood prior … Methods The ASCO/ONS Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards were first published in 2009 and updated in 2011 to include inpatient settings. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 12 0 R 13 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 41 0 R 44 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 69 0 R 70 0 R 71 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
This Policy outlines the staff who are authorised to administer chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments, the areas designated for the administration of anti- cancer treatments and training required. <>
Systemic Therapy Policies SOURCE: Chemotherapy Protocols ( ) Page printed: .