- Decontamination focuses on removing hazardous drug residue from surfaces. Deactivation aims to make a drug inert, but effectiveness against one drug should not be assumed for every drug handled.
- A repeatable cleaning process should address both routine cleaning and hazardous drug residue, with added attention after spills or suspected contamination.
- Remove residue from reusable tools while they are still in a containment enclosure before carrying them to a sink. The specific two-pass process discussed by the speakers is a recommended practice, not a verbatim standard.
- Choose cleaning agents and protective apparel with evidence for their intended use, and check compatibility with equipment, surfaces, and plumbing.
- Use facility-specific assessments and, where appropriate, hazardous drug wipe sampling to evaluate whether controls are working.
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