Sunday, April 21, 2013

USP 797 Educational Seminar by Technical Safety Services


TECHNICAL SAFETY SERVICES, INC.



Technical Safety Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the next in its ongoing series of USP<797> educational webinars. Preparations are currently underway to present the next compounding pharmacy compliance webinar this June.

With regulations tightening in response to recent contamination issues at compounding pharmacies, it is critical that compounders nationwide pay careful attention to the guidelines outlined in USP<797>. And TSS can help. Our educational webinars are designed to establish a dialogue between your pharmacy and our USP<797> compliance specialists. We’ll guide you through the principals of compliance and help you understand how best to put those principles into practice.

Technical Safety Services specializes in offering controlled environment testing and certification services.  TSS has the most experienced team of CETA registered cleanroom certification professionals in North America.

Contact TSS to find out if your pharmacy is eligible for a free gap analysis. And don’t forget to request an invitation to our next complimentary USP<797> compliance webinar. Space is limited. Get your name on the guest list today.

For additional information please visit www.techsafety.com or call 800.877.7742.

For more information on this and other USP 797 educationbal seminars, go to: http://usp797.org/Seminars.htm

USP 797 Consulting Assignment for Multinational Pharmaceutical Company

USP797.org, Inc., (www.usp797.org), the privately-held USP 797 consulting company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a USP 797 consulting assignment by a multinational pharmaceutical company.

The USP 797 consulting assignment will be to advise the pharmaceutical company on issues related to USP 797 compliance.

About USP797.org:

USP797.org, Inc. is the only pharmacy consulting company in the United States that is focused exclusively on USP 797 guidelines, USP 797 standards, and USP 797 compliance. The firm provides USP 797 consulting, as well as USP 797 information through its well known USP 797 website www.usp797.org.

Amongst the USP 797 topics addressed on www.usp797.org, are the following: usp 797, sterile compounding, compounding sterile, usp 797 guidelines, usp 797 standards, usp chapter 797, compounding sterile preparations, usp797, usp 797 pdf, usps 797, usp 797 summary, biosafety cabinet class, and usp 797 regulations.

For further information about USP 797, please go to the website www.usp797.org, or contact USP797.org, Inc. at:

USP797.org, Inc.
1201 Broadway - #803, New York, NY 10011
T: 212.463.0800

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Additional information about Pharmacy Design can be found at the Pharmacy Design website www.pharmacydesign.org and the pharmacy design Twitter page www.twitter.com/pharmacydesign


Pharmacy Design at www.pharmacydesign.org offers facility managers, pharmacy managers, pharmacy purchasing agents, and pharmacy owners a comprehensive directory for all products and services needed to design, build, equip, and manage a state-of-the-art pharmacy.

Pharmacy Design Services and Products found on the Pharmacy Design website include: Pharmacy Architecture, Pharmacy Automation, Pharmacy Consulting, Pharmacy Design, Pharmacy Construction, Pharmacy Planning, Pharmacy Project Management, Pharmacy Products, Pharmacy Equipment, and Pharmacy Software.

The site features a number of prominent pharmacy architects including the well-known United States Pharmacy Architecture firm Bernstein & Associates, Architects (http://www.bernarch.com/Healthcare-Pharmacy.htm), and the Italian Pharmacy Architecture firm Sartoretto Verna (http://www.sartorettoverna.com/pharmacy-design-malta.html).

The site also features numerous pharmacy design articles (http://pharmacydesign.org/Articles.html) and pharmacy design vendors (http://pharmacydesign.org/Vendors.html).

Additional sources for healthcare design information include: www.equipmentplanning.org

for healthcare project management, www.hospitalsafety.org, for hospital safety, www.rx3d.com for healthcare and lab environments, www.cardiologybusiness.com for cardiology design, http://constructionsafety.org for construction safety; http://www.safesthospital.org for safest hospital, www.constructionsafety.org for construction safety, www.energyaudit.org for energy audits, and www.architecturalsurvey.org for architectural surveys.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Pharmacy Design Consulting Commission Awarded to Bernstein & Associates, Architects (www.bernarch.com)

Pharmacy design architect Bernstein & Associates, Architects (http://bernarch.com/Healthcare-Pharmacy.htm) has been selected to provide pharmacy design consulting services for a new hospital pharmacy. Pharmacy design consulting services include: pharmacy programming, pharmacy planning, pharmacy design, and pharmacy equipment planning.

The pharmacy design project is for a complete new hospital pharmacy. The project includes all new: pharmacy receiving, pharmacy dispensing and compounding suite. Compounding suite includes: USP 797 compliant anteroom, USP 797 compliant hazardous compounding room, and USP 797 compliant non-hazardous compounding room, pharmacy receiving, pharmacy purchasing,  and pharmacy department offices.


About Bernstein & Associates, Architects (www.bernarch.com):


Bernstein & Associates, Architects has specialized in healthcare and lab design and construction since the firm's founding in 1990. This architecture firm is well-known for pharmacy planning, pharmacy design and pharmacy construction, and has designed over (25) hospital pharmacies in the last 5 years, which have included USP 797 compliant pharmacy design and construction. The firm's principal --- William N. Bernstein, AIA --- is a well-known architect of pharmacies. He has written extensively on pharmacy design and construction including USP 797 compliant pharmacies.


Pharmacy design projects by Bernstein & Associates, Architects  are featured on https://twitter.com/pharmacydesign


Mr. Bernstein's USP 797 articles can be found on the USP 797 website www.usp797.org - and the USP 797 blog http://www.usp797org.blogspot.com/ - and the USP 797 Twitter account www.twitter.com/usp797


Mr. Bernstein’s pharmacy design articles can be found on the pharmacy design website www.pharmacydesign.org – and the pharmacy design Twitter account https://twitter.com/pharmacydesign


For more information about healthcare and hospital design and construction, including pharmacy design and pharmacy construction, contact Bernstein & Associates, Architects at:


New York (Headquarters)

Bernstein & Associates, Architects
1201 Broadway - #803
New York, NY 10001
T: 212-463-8200
F: 888-214-0670
Email: info@bernarch.com
Also in Hartford, Princeton and Los Angeles

Techniglove International Presents STN200P Series


Techniglove International

Sterile, Pair Packed, Powder Free, Class 100 Cleanroom Glove, Nitrile 12”, White
Techniglove’s new Latex Free STN200P Series meets requirements for USP 797 and Chemotherapy Drug Applications (see below for a complete list of approved drugs).

The sterile (gamma irradiated) STN200P is L/R pair-packed, one pair per wallet.  This ambidextrous glove is offered in 6 sizes and provides the comfort, fit and feel of nitrile with a significant cost savings over hand specific versions.  
Lot numbers and expiration dates are displayed on all levels of packaging and Certificate of Irradiaiton is provided both with product shipment and online at www.techniglove.com/COI

Techniglove Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves are double-Chlorinated, 100% nitrile, contain no natural rubber or silicone and meet the most stringent requirements for extractables and particles. They contain less than the allowable 20 EU/Device and are suitable for use in Pharmaceutical and Biotech manufacturing.   All Techniglove products are manufactured in a Registered ISO9002 Facility.

Available in size XS-XXL (STN200P-STN205P).
1 Pair per Wallet, 20 Wallets per Master Bag, 200 Pairs per Case
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Additional USP 797 news can be found on the USP 797 website www.usp797.org - and the USP 797 blog http://www.usp797org.blogspot.com/ - and the USP 797 Twitter account www.twitter.com/usp797

Additional pharmacy design news can be found on the pharmacy design websitewww.pharmacydesign.org – and the pharmacy design Twitter account https://twitter.com/pharmacydesign

Aerobiology Laboratory Associates Celebrates 15 Years in Business



Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, is a privately held, woman owned AIHA EMLAP accredited environmental microbiology laboratory.

Laboratories are located in the Washington DC area, Atlanta and Denver.

Celebrating 15 years in 2012, our clients are supported by a dedicated staff of advanced degreed bacteriologists and mycologists. Our services include bacterial and fungal identification, 797 compliance plan implementation and Infection Control and Risk Assessment (ICRA).

Suzanna Blevins, the owner and laboratory director can be reached at:
Suzane@aerobiology.net, www.aerobiology.net and 877-648-9150.
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Additional USP 797 news can be found on the USP 797 website www.usp797.org - and the USP 797 blog http://www.usp797org.blogspot.com/ - and the USP 797 Twitter account www.twitter.com/usp797

Additional pharmacy design news can be found on the pharmacy design websitewww.pharmacydesign.org – and the pharmacy design Twitter account https://twitter.com/pharmacydesign

Acute Care Pharmaceutical Disposable Medical Products



For over 15 years, Acute Care Pharmaceuticals has been servicing the healthcare industry by delivering exceptional products and services to healthcare providers nationwide. Our disposable medical products are manufactured under the highest standards, resulting in reliable and compliant USP <797> disposable products. 

We can supply your facility with the correct disposable products and the knowledge necessary to support the operation of your cleanroom facility and/or barrier isolator set up.

Our Pharma™-Brand products are available through Cardinal, McKesson, Amerisource Bergen, and online at new website, www.Pharma-Choice.com.

Contact: Director of Marketing
12225 World Trade Drive Suite A
San Diego, California 92128
E: Info@acutecareonline.com
P: 1.888.909.7700
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Additional USP 797 news can be found on the USP 797 website www.usp797.org - and the USP 797 blog http://www.usp797org.blogspot.com/ - and the USP 797 Twitter account www.twitter.com/usp797

Additional pharmacy design news can be found on the pharmacy design websitewww.pharmacydesign.org – and the pharmacy design Twitter account https://twitter.com/pharmacydesign

Pharmacy Design Project Out To Bid for New Hospital Pharmacy in New York State



Pharmacy design architect Bernstein & Associates, Architects (http://bernarch.com/Healthcare-Pharmacy.htm) is pleased to announce that a new hospital pharmacy, designed for a major teaching hospital, is now out to bid.

Pharmacy design services included: pharmacy planning, pharmacy design, pharmacy equipment planning, architectural and engineering services for the new pharmacy, pharmacy construction bidding, and pharmacy construction.

The pharmacy design project is for a complete new hospital pharmacy. The project includes all new: receiving, dispensing and compounding suite. Compounding suite includes: USP 797 compliant anteroom, new USP 797 compliant hazardous compounding room, and new USP 797 compliant non-hazardous compounding room.

About Bernstein & Associates, Architects (www.bernarch.com): 

Bernstein & Associates, Architects has specialized in healthcare and lab design and construction since the firm's founding in 1990. This architecture firm is well-known for pharmacy planning, pharmacy design and pharmacy construction, including USP 797 compliant pharmacy design and construction. The firm's principal --- William N. Bernstein, AIA --- is a well-known architect of pharmacies. He has written extensively on pharmacy design and construction including USP 797 compliant pharmacies. Mr. Bernstein's USP 797 articles can be found on the USP 797 website www.usp797.org, and his pharmacy design articles can be found on the pharmacy design website www.pharmacydesign.org.

For more information about pharmacy design and pharmacy construction, contact Bernstein & Associates, Architects at:

New York (Headquarters)
Bernstein & Associates, Architects
1201 Broadway - #803, New York, NY 10001
T: 212-463-8200
F: 888-214-0670
www.bernarch.com
Also in Hartford, Princeton and Los Angeles