CONTAMINATION CONTROL: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & COMPLIANCE

Controlled environment monitoring and validation refers to the systematic processes used to ensure that controlled environments within a pharmacy consistently meet the required standards for air quality, temperature, humidity, and contamination levels. These processes are critical for maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines, such as USP <797> and USP <800>, and for safeguarding the integrity of compounded medications and the safety of personnel and patients. Monitoring and validation of controlled environments are essential for ensuring the sterility, safety, and efficacy of compounded medications and maintaining a safe working environment for pharmacy personnel.