Oral systemic therapy for cancer is a HIGH RISK medication and therefore must be prepared, administered and handled according to specific guidelines. 

 

 

The following resources are also available to nurses: 

    • Standards/Policies: 

        o Oral Systemic Therapy for standards of practice 

        o Safe Handling Policy 

        o Standards and Competencies for Cancer Chemotherapy Nursing Practice 

 

    • Nursing Plan of Care for Hospital In-patients and Long Term Care Residents receiving oral systemic therapy 

 

    • Medication Information Sheet 

    See BC Cancer Agency's Drug Manual

 

    • Follow-up Monitoring Guide

Personal Protective Equipment is required when administering cytotoxic drugs.