[Pharmwaste] Pharmacy Waste Workshops
Catherine Zimmer
zimme053 at umn.edu
Thu Aug 9 15:02:26 EDT 2007
The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), an outreach program
at the University of Minnesota, and the Solid and Hazardous Waste
Education Center (SHWEC) at the University of Wisconsin, are sponsoring
three pharmaceutical waste workshops to assist hospital-based
pharmacies. Attendees will learn how to stay in compliance with the
environmental regulations. And, they will learn about opportunities to
minimize drug waste, in order to reduce waste management costs and
public health impacts.
Friday, September 7, 2007. 8:30 a.m. to noon.
St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota. The cost is $30 and includes
continental breakfast. Registration deadline is August 31.
Saturday, September 8, 2007. 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Concurrent session, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Annual Conference. The
cost ranges from $55 for students to $400 for nonmembers. Early
registration discount before August 20. La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Thursday, October 11, 2007. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Madison, Wisconsin.
$50, registration is limited. Live or available as a Webinar broadcast,
hosted by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC),
University of Wisconsin.
More information at http://mntap.umn.edu/health/pharmwkshp.htm
Catherine Zimmer
Health Care Specialist
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
University of Minnesota
612/624-4635, 800/247-0015
http://www.mntap.umn.edu
Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, prevent pollution and reduce costs.
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