Think broadly about who faces toxic drug exposure

Accidental staff exposures to toxic drugs—especially those designed to kill certain cells (e.g., chemotherapy compounds)—can result in skin rashes, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, and possibly leukemia or other cancers. 

Whereas patients understand what side effects to expect when taking limited, high-dose treatments of a single substance, it’s tough to gauge what will happen to hospital employees who, over time, can get exposed to low doses of multiple toxins.