Cleaning PECs to USP Standards | Compounding Pharmacy Cleaning

Confused about what to clean, how, and when in your critical environment? Compounding pharmacies face a lot of challenges and decisions in keeping their cleanrooms clean, sterile, and contamination free. This video reviews how USP 795, 797, and 800 offer guidance for creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with regard to cleanroom cleaning. A brief overview of the state of compliance for cleaning and hazardous drug handling today (in 2020) shows room for improvement. The presenter reviews the top usual suspects of contamination in cleanrooms and often-overlooked areas to inspect when troubleshooting contamination issues such as gaskets on equipment, doors, and outlets or non-sterile powder released from vial caps when opening. The smallest of details if missed can introduce life-altering contamination. Also some great information on cleaning supplies' compatibility and safety. Cleanroom Connection has excellent resources to help you overcome contamination issues and be in compliance with USP standards. Consulting for cleanroom cleaning supplies and apparel is complimentary. Visit https://cleanroomsupplies.com or call 800-616-5319.

0:00 Introduction
1:09 Cleaning PECs to USP Standards
3:19 Cleaning for USP Competencies 795, 797, & 800
5:23 Cleanroom Cleaning Training is Necessary
6:09 Hazardous Drug Management Requirements
8:48 Contamination Control
13:38 Workplace Practices and Contamination
16:50 Vendor Training Materials: Proper Cleaning
18:39 Industry Guidance USP 40 Disinfectants and Antiseptics
21:59 Cleaning Solution Compatibility
23:09 Cleaning Solution Safety
23:42 Cleaning Equipment
24:47 Cleaning Frequency for Non-Hazardous PECS
26:27 Cleaning Strategies
27:08 Cleaning Frequency for Hazardous PECS
30:37 Hazardous Drug Residue Wipe Kits
31:05 Gasket Integrity
31:46 Residues Are Contaminants
32:34 Troubleshooting Corrosion and Rouging Are Contaminants
33:51 External Structure
34:11 Prefilter Vents
36:33 Have a Question?