Analysis of a Standardized Approach to Healthcare Worker Hazardous Medication Surveillance: Lessons learned and future enhancements.
Laura Breeher·Melanie Swift·K A Hanson·Caitlin Hainy·LuAnn Fowler·Kelsey Hoyer·Alzhraa Abbas·Krista Severson·Richard Newcomb
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized hazardous medication surveillance program and identify occupational factors associated with adverse health outcomes among healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: We analyzed data from 2,625 HCWs enrolled in a multi-site surveillance program (2020–2022). Participants completed a standardized questionnaire and underwent complete blood count testing. Exposure was categorized by weekly time handling hazardous medications. Associations were evalu