[Reducing the exposure of patients and healthcare teams to cytotoxins]

Abstract

In order to prevent human and environmental risks related to the handling of cytotoxins and cytostatics, health care institutions are implementing precautionary measures. Information and training actions for health professionals, nurses, orderlies and pharmacy assistants are also part of the system. Example with a team in Lyon.

Keywords: contamination; cytostatic; cytostatique; cytotoxin; cytotoxique; déchet; développement durable; healthcare safety; sustainable development; sécurité des soins; waste.