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Recommended Safe Injection Practices
Facility staff should adhere to these recommended practices when preparing and administering injectable medications: preparation of injections in a designated clean area; adherence to aseptic technique; proper use of injection equipment; proper disposal of injection equipment; proper identification and handling of medication
containers including single-dose and single-use containers and multi-dose vials; and storage of medications in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, including practices to prevent theft or diversion of controlled substances.
Recommended practices when preparing and administering injectable medications.
Preparation of injections in designated clean area.
Adherence to aseptic technique.
Proper use of injection equipment.
Proper disposal of injection equipment.
Proper identification and handling of medication containers.
Single-dose and single-use containers.
Multi-dose vials.
Storage of medications in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, including practices to prevent theft (diversion) of controlled substances.