Remote Surface Sampling & Employee Qualification Support

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Remote Surface Sampling & Employee Qualification Support

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Health Systems Sciences (HSS) — Ensuring Sterile Technique, Clean Surfaces, and Ongoing Compounding Competency

HSS provides remote surface sampling programs and employee qualification assessments to help pharmacies demonstrate continued compliance with USP 797 (sterile compounding) and USP 800 (hazardous drug handling).
We help facilities maintain defensible environmental monitoring data and verify personnel competency in safe aseptic technique and hazardous drug handling.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HSS supports VA Medical Centers, DoD hospitals, academic medical systems, and independent compounding pharmacies nationwide.

Scientist in protective gear conducting remote surface sampling in a lab environment

Remote Surface Sampling Program

Remote Surface Sampling Program

This service supports continuous compliance when on-site certification is not active.

Sampling Kits & Workflow

Pre-assembled sampling kits shipped directly to site

Step-by-step collection procedures for pharmacy or EVS staff

ISO 17025 accredited laboratory analysis

Chain-of-custody documentation included

Sampling Locations

PEC work zone surfaces

High-touch cleanroom areas

Segregated compounding spaces (SCA)

HD compounding & storage areas (USP 800)

Reporting & Trending

Microbial CFU counts by location

Alert/action limit comparison

Corrective action recommendation guidance

Quarterly & annual trending summaries available

Employee Qualification & Competency Program

Employee Qualification & Competency Program

Initial & Ongoing Qualification

  • Aseptic technique competency demonstrations
  • Media fill (process simulation) guidance & review
  • Gloved fingertip testing protocols & frequency
  • Surface sampling tied to personnel workflows

Hazardous Drug Handling Competency (USP 800)

  • HD preparation & transfer technique validation
  • PPE selection, donning/doffing verification
  • Hazardous waste handling & decontamination practice reviews
  • Spill procedure training and assessment

Documentation Provided

  • Competency sign-offs with evaluator verification
  • Pass/fail scoring criteria
  • Written corrective coaching guidance
  • Files aligned for Joint Commission, State Board, VHA, CAP review

Standards & Regulatory Alignment

Standards & Regulatory Alignment

Our programs align directly with:

  • USP 797 – Sterile compounding personnel competency & surface EM
  • USP 800 – Hazardous drug handling, PPE, and residue control
  • CETA CAG-003 – PEC cleanroom and operational certification practices
  • ISO 14644 – Cleanroom classification & particulate expectations
  • Joint Commission / State Board – Survey compliance and documentation readiness

All documentation is audit-ready and traceable.

Who We Support

Who We Support

Hospital & Outpatient Pharmacies

VA & DoD Healthcare Facilities

Oncology & Infusion Centers

Academic Medical Centers

503A Compounding Pharmacies

Sterile Processing & Research Facilities

Why Partner with HSS

Why Partner with HSS

Benefit

  • Clear, easy-to-follow workflows Staff can collect samples confidently and consistently.
  • Defensible results suitable for regulatory review.
  • Focused on real-world compounding workflows.
  • Meets federal set-aside & subcontracting requirements.

Strength

  • Clear, easy-to-follow workflows
  • Accredited Laboratory Partnerships
  • Practical Training & Coaching
  • SDVOSB Nationwide Support