| Preparation |
Incorporated activities like dissolving or diluting antineoplastic agents in vials and transferring the contents (highly concentrated antineoplastic agents) between vials and syringes or IV bag. Exposure during these activities might occur through leakage or via contaminated objects |
| Administering |
The tasks incorporates connection and disconnection of the IV system to the patients central IV system (if present) and other activities like unwrapping the IV system if packed and disposing it after administration. Exposure can occur through contact with contamination on the IV system. |
| Washing patient |
Washing a patient that received chemotherapy within the past 48 hours with use of a bowl of water and washing towel. Patients sweat is known to be contaminated with antineoplastic agents. |
| Changing bedding |
Changing of bed sheets from patients that have received chemotherapy within the past 48 hours. Bed sheets are contaminated through patients' sweat or other excreta. |
| Handling urine |
Can incorporate transporting the pan/urinal emptying it in the washing machine or additional handlings like weighing the pot/urinal or transferring urine to a measuring cup. Exposure can occur through splashes or deposition of aerosols during handling or through contact with contaminated objects. |
| Cleaning |
Includes cleaning of all known potentially contaminated object, these can be in the (bath)room of the patient or in the general cleaning room where eg pots and urinals are stored and cleaned. |
