Massachusetts

As a reminder, pharmacy practice resources, regulations and other resources are available on the website. See below for new and updated information. 

Policy 2023-09: Action Level Environmental Monitoring Results – identification to the species level is required for any growth found in ISO-5 areas and ISO-7 buffer rooms, and any action level growth in any other ISO classified areas. 

Advisory: Environmental Monitoring – the edits align with the changes to Policy 2023-09: Action Level Environmental Monitoring Results. 

Also in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) issued Guidance on Recommended Reference Materials for Pediatric Immunization Schedules. Please review this information, share it with colleagues and take any action steps that may be appropriate to integrate the recommendations into your practice. DPH also shared Childhood Immunization Discussion Guides that are available from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.