As we reflect on the first full year since USP <800> became enforceable in early 2023, it's clear that compliance has been both a challenge and a learning opportunity for healthcare facilities nationwide. The initial inspections revealed that even well-prepared organizations discovered areas requiring additional attention and refinement in their hazardous drug safety protocols.

Founder of USP <800> Compliance, Healthcare Worker, Patient Safety Technology Provider Recognized for Thought Leadership Excellence  

The rate of healthcare system acquisitions and mergers continues to rise. Healthcare system mergers and acquisitions rose from 53 in 2022 to 65 in 2023, according to Chief Healthcare Executive Magazine. So far, in 2024, several significant acquisitions have been announced, including the acquisition of nine Ascension hospitals by Prime Healthcare and Risant Health’s planned acquisitions of several facilities.

The preparation is over. The accreditation inspectors have walked through the door. You’re thinking, ”We’ve got this! Bring it on!”

We recently attended HCP in Columbus, Ohio, where I had the opportunity to speak for five minutes in front of the providers in attendance. See a short video clip below. When I thought about what I wanted to convey in such a short amount of time, I reflected on the year we have had. Rhazdrugs has won Premier’s Innovation award, and I have won the Stevie Award’s Thought Leader of the Year. 

The accreditation inspectors are making the rounds, and this time, queries also include USP <800>. In other words, it’s go time! Are you ready? 

Founder of USP <800> Compliance, Healthcare Worker, Patient Safety Technology Provider Honored Among Top Women Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs 

I think I’ve just come down (barely) from the experience at the Premier Breakthroughs Conference. We were honored that our Rhazdrugs hazardous drug safety solution was one of 10 revolutionary healthcare technologies recognized by Premier, Inc. at the Innovation Celebration. The journey to this moment has been challenging, transformative, and, most of all, rewarding.

Most commonly known as hCAP, the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey is a national, standardized, publicly reported survey of hospital patients’ perspectives on their hospital care.

Rhazdrugs Recognized As Groundbreaking Healthcare Technology That Protects Healthcare Workers from Hazardous Drug Exposure