Abby Roth

How many times have you received a phone call or email from your laboratory asking for additional information which was not included on the chain of custody or to let you know that what was noted on the chain of custody was not what was actually received? Unfortunately this is a common problem, but taking the time to properly complete the chain of custody will aid in lessening the frequency of these calls and emails.

Environmental sampling programs for the pharmacy cleanroom should be designed to provide information demonstrating that the engineering controls, sanitization processes, and work practices collectively provide an environment consistently capable of maintaining acceptable microbial levels. The program also should generate data capable of detecting adverse trends in microbial populations in a timely manner and should facilitate the identification of the source of such trends such as equipment… Show more

Environmental sampling programs for the pharmacy cleanroom should be designed to provide information demonstrating that the engineering controls, sanitization processes, and work practices collectively provide an environment consistently capable of maintaining acceptable microbial levels. The program also should generate data capable of detecting adverse trends in microbial populations in a timely manner and should facilitate the identification of the source of such trends such as equipment failure, ineffective sanitization practices, poor personnel habits, or training deficiencies. Identification must be emphasized so those trends can be corrected before the environment, or ultimately the product, is adversely affected. Show less