University of Maryland Hazardous Drug Safety Center
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University of Maryland Hazardous Drug Safety Center

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The University of Maryland Hazardous Drug Safety Center have established a national exposure registry of oncology personnel who handle hazardous drugs, have handled them in the past, or work in a setting where hazardous drugs are used. Participants use a web-based survey to provide information about themselves, their workplaces, job duties, use of personal protective equipment, health, medical history, and family's medical history.

Initial completion of the survey takes up to 45 minutes. Information will be used to track the occurrence of cancer, reproductive outcomes, and other health problems in exposed workers. Self-reported cancer diagnoses will be confirmed with data from state/national cancer registries. 

This registry is led by faculty and staff of the UMSOM Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and is approved by the University of Maryland, Baltimore Institutional Review Board. We have established alliances with several professional organizations to help conduct and translate findings from the project, including the following:

  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Hematology-Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
  • American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)

About the National Registry

Select a topic below to learn more:

The Need for a National Registry

How To Participate

How We Keep Your Data Secure

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Participation?

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Contact Us

Questions about the registry can be directed to the Primary Investigator:

 

Melissa McDiarmid

Dr. Melissa McDiarmid
Professor of Medicine
Division Head, Epidemiology & Public Health
Hazdrugs@SOMUMaryland.onmicrosoft.com

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