Visual inspection is one of the most critical safeguards in sterile compounding, yet many pharmacies struggle to build an effective, sustainable process beyond the basic requirements of USP 797. In this free webinar, attendees will gain practical guidance for designing and implementing a comprehensive visual inspection program that supports patient safety, compliance and continuous quality improvement.
Participants will learn how to identify and classify visible defects, evaluate their potential impact on patient safety, and establish quality systems that strengthen consistency and accountability throughout the inspection process. From creating a defect library to managing rejected CSPs and investigating recurring issues, this session will provide actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in practice.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify what USP 797 requires for visual inspection
- Classify visible defects and assess their impact on patient safety
- Develop and implement a practical visual inspection program from the ground up
- Establish quality systems related to visual inspection, including defect libraries and rejected CSP management
- Investigate failures and implement continuous improvement strategies for trend detection, corrective actions and preventive action planning
Who Should Attend
Compounding pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy leaders, designated persons and QA/QC leaders.
Speakers
- Patti Kujas, RPh, BCSCP , PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist