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ICC Resources
Welcome to the resources page. This is the place where important resources and training materials (used for training or assessments) are provided in order to support pharmacy compounding personnel.
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Newfoundland Case Study: Pass-Through Placement in Canadian Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
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As Canadian sterile compounding facilities continue to question the placement of pass-throughs, CCR asked Heather Ryan from NLHS Eastern Urban Zone to publish the information used to justify the placement of pass-throughs from ISO classified buffer room to an unclassified space.
Please click on the button below to download the case study.
Pass-Through Design Considerations
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Deciding whether to install a HEPA-filtered pass-through and determining its placement—between ISO-classified spaces or between a non-ISO classified and an ISO-classified space—can be challenging. There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, as several factors must be taken into account when choosing and designing pass-throughs. This document provides detailed information on the key design considerations and elements to keep in mind when selecting and implementing pass-throughs. Click the download button below to access the full document.
Smoke Pattern Testing Primary Engineering Controls
CCR's information and supply list
This document includes information related to dynamic airflow smoke pattern testing. It discusses the purpose, supplies needed and the advantages to have pharmacy perform their own smoke pattern testing. Please click the download button below to view the document.
Example Media-fill Tests
Compouders performing a MFT in a BSC and in a LAFW.
A great way to visualize the differences in material and hand placement during compounding in horizontal versus vertical air flow.
Click on the play button below for each video you want to view. At the bottom right corner there is an option to maximize the video to full screen view.
Designated Person (DP) Tasks
CCR's DP task list is designed to help streamline the numerous tasks and assignment for each compounding facility.
This document includes all the tasks assigned to the DP in USP 797 (2022) and USP 800 (2016). With room to document who is responsible for each task. This document can easily be added to current SOPs.
Sterile Compounding Competency Evaluations/Visual Observation
Who is Qualified to Perform Sterile Compounding Competency Evaluations (Visual Observation)?
Whether it is USP 797 or NAPRA Model Standards competency evaluations or visual observations must be performed. This document includes CCR recommendations for performing competency evaluations and/or visual observations.
