NDLE CARE The February 2016 release of hazardous drug handling standard USP 800 sent a shockwave through the healthcare design landscape, requiring the reconfiguration of pharmacy spaces across the country to answer its new requirements. Although a brief reprieve was felt when the effective date was pushed from July 1, 2018, to Dec. 1 of this year, many organizations across the country are still working to meet the imminent deadline through renovations while others are planning new projects with the updated environmental protocols in mind. Healthcare Design digs into the guideline with a special report capturing best practices to use on your next pharmacy project. AUGUST 2019 29