Too many healthcare providers rely on only personal protective equipment for their staff

Nurses administering systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) agents are at risk of consistent exposure to hazardous drugs known to cause health hazards. Long and short-term effects have been noted as including nausea, headaches, dizziness, hair loss and fertility problems (Sessink 2016). They are often putting themselves at risk without adequate protection and awareness, and despite the existence of specific guidance, there are still major inconsistencies in practice that may leave nurses vulnerable to occupational exposure to these hazardous agents.