Assessing floor contamination by antineoplastic agents in a Japanese medical institution specializing in cancer treatment.
Akimitsu MaedaKyoko HoriYumiko SoneNaoya HashimotoKosaku UchidaPublished in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2023)
This survey suggested that antineoplastic agent contamination occurring through patient excretions might spread throughout the hospital with human traffic. Therefore, controlling the spread of antineoplastic agent contamination in hospitals should include the review of measures to mitigate contamination around toilets and to implement effective cleaning methods for floor surfaces.