Application of Essential Contamination Control Principles in Compounding Environments
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Application of Essential Contamination Control Principles in Compounding Environments
Join PDA Midwest Chapter for an insightful presentation featuring Michael T. Myers, Clinical Support Manager, Contec, Inc., and Melanie Dorey, R.Ph.T, Owner/Consultant, Critical Compounding Resources (Canada and US), as they explore the four essential contamination control principles through real-world case studies. This session will cover critical topics, including hand hygiene and garbing, material handling in compounding environments and then into ISO Class 5 environments, operator conduct within the compounding environments, and aseptic techniques within ISO Class 5 settings. To enhance your learning experience, we will dedicate 30 minutes at the end for an interactive Q&A session. We encourage you to come prepared with questions related to effective contamination control strategies!
Presented by: Michael Myers, Contec, Inc, and Melanie Dorey, R.Ph.T, Critical Compounding Resources
Presentation Date and Time
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 1:00pm (Eastern time zone)
Presenters – Bio
Michael T Myers, Clinical Support Manager, Contec, Inc.:
Michael Myers brings a wealth of expertise and a longstanding dedication to Contec, 
Inc., having joined the company in 1998. Throughout his tenure, he has held various key positions, including product development, sales management, and technical support. For over a decade, Michael has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the success of Sterile Compounding Pharmacies, focusing on their specific needs and challenges.
As the Clinical Support Manager for Contec’s Healthcare division, Michael plays a pivotal role in developing educational resources and conducting in-service training for pharmacy technicians. His mission is to equip them with the best practices for maintaining clean and disinfected environments in 503A compliant compounding pharmacies, ensuring compliance with the stringent guidelines outlined in USP Chapters <797> and <800>.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Michael was honored with the prestigious John Martin Outstanding New Member Award by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Appalachian State University, which further strengthens his ability to effectively communicate and provide valuable support to pharmacy professionals.
With his extensive experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to excellence, Michael continues to drive innovation and foster the success of Sterile Compounding Pharmacies under the Contec Healthcare division.
Melanie Dorey, R.Ph.T, Owner/Consultant, Critical Compounding Resources:
Melanie Dorey is a registered pharmacy technician and has worked in the compounding industry since 2006. She graduated from a 2-year Pharmacy Technician program in 2006 and at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) where she acquired a passion for sterile and nonsterile compounding. While attending the Sterile Compounding Boot Camp in Denver, Colorado in 2007, Melanie met several key industry experts who ignited her passion for sterile and nonsterile compounding. In 2014, she joined the team at CriticalPoint and Kastango Consulting Group where she continued to hone her skills while developing eLearning, standard operating procedures, as well as in person and virtual lectures. She also traveled to client locations to perform competency assessment and customized training. Melanie has served on a variety of committees with NAPRA and the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Melanie is the owner of Critical Compounding Resources which offers services to compounding operations across North America.
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