Best Practices

Nurses Revamp Infusion Scheduling and Everyone Benefits

Oncology nurses at The Ohio State University, Columbus, have been altering their chemotherapy infusions scheduling and achieving higher volume, along with increased patient and nurse satisfaction. At the Oncology Nursing Society 41st Annual Congress, 2 of these projects were described at poster sessions, the Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center and the Wexner Medical Center.

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The Evolution of the Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemotherapy Drugs

In 1979, Falck and colleagues described the presence of chemotherapy in the urine of nurses caring for patients who had received chemotherapy.1 The discovery that merely handling chemotherapy drugs can lead to absorption of the chemotherapy drugs has been key in the re-evaluation of safety in healthcare environments. In 2004, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) alert noted that skin rashes, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, and leukemia or other cancers may be associated with working with or near hazardous drugs.2

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Considerations for Young Adults with Cancer
Young adults (YA) with cancer are a unique population with special needs. Nurses can play an important role in addressing the psychosocial needs, as well as the physical needs, of this population. Read More ›

Managing Cytokine Release Syndrome
Nurses may not recognize the early signs of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) if they are not experienced with administering immune-based therapies. Read More ›

Treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has come a long way with the availability of new drugs that improve outcomes. As new treatments become available, there is a corresponding learning curve. Read More ›

Boosting Uptake of the HPV Vaccine
At the ONS 2015 meeting, experts shared their clinical advice for addressing the barriers to HPV vaccination uptake among boys, girls, and young men and women. Read More ›

The STAR Program: Quality of Life for Patients
One STAR program demonstrated how hospitals and health systems can meet the challenge of delivering high-quality cancer rehabilitation services that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, yet fit into value-based delivery models. Read More ›

Handling and disposing of oral cancer therapies can be hazardous, and certain protocols should be followed to reduce risks, according to Lisa Holle, PharmD. Read More ›

Lymphomas are a group of blood cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. The primary function of this system is to help the body fight infection. Read More ›

Managing Dermatologic Toxicities
Skin rashes, nail changes, alopecia, and facial hirsutism are just a few of the dermatologic toxicities that can occur in cancer patients undergoing treatment. At the NCCN 20th Annual Conference, Mario E. Lacouture, MD, presented clinical pearls to guide management of these conditions. Read More ›

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