TOP PROJECT WINNER:
HOPE +
Ryan Lethbridge
Centre de cancérologie et centre des sciences de la santé Dr. H. Bliss Murphy
Ryan Lethbridge was awarded a Top Project HOPE Award for his project, ‘Continued use of Dose Vial Optimization’.
Ryan est impliqué dans l'optimisation des flacons de doses (DVO) depuis le début dans son hôpital. La DVO est un processus visant à minimiser le gaspillage de médicaments à base de poids dans les flacons à dose unique. L'objectif principal de la DVO est de réduire la quantité de médicaments jetés lors de l'utilisation de flacons unidoses. En outre, la DVO peut prolonger la stérilité d'un médicament jusqu'à sept jours lorsqu'elle est utilisée en conjonction avec un dispositif de transfert en système clos (DTSC). Le projet comprenait trois initiatives.
Developed an improved method for tracking DVO savings: Ryan created a new system for tracking DVO savings versus wastage. It is easy to use and record data, allowing quick access to past records. It effectively shows ongoing savings with new DVO drugs. This method revealed that his site saves about $200,000.00 in drugs each month that would be wasted otherwise, helping them gain more staff resources and funding.
Il a défendu et formé le personnel des pharmacies dans tout le pays :: Ryan advocated for and educated pharmacy staff across the country. Many had questions about the DVO process, with some new to it and others using it differently. Ryan’s CAPhO presentation generated significant interest. As a result of Ryans efforts, he was invited to join a National Advisory Group on waste mitigation, where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians met in Toronto to discuss waste reduction, including DVO.
Complete sterility testing of a new closed system transfer device to ensure the uninterrupted use of DVO: Ryan completed DVO sterility testing of a new CSTD in September 2024. The eight-day testing showed no microbial growth in all samples. Delays could have cost about $50,000.00 weekly in drug loss. Results were ready before the new CSTD’s introduction, which began in late October 2024 and has run smoothly since.